IT Patch Management Policy: Deployment Overview

Rogue Community College (RCC) IT is implementing an improved patch management policy to ensure staff systems remain secure, up-to-date and efficient. The policy is designed to minimize disruptions during work hours while providing a seamless and reliable update process. Below is an overview of the changes, staff responsibilities and tips to ensure compliance. Key Highlights of the Policy Why This Matters Need Assistance? This proactive...

Join the Recognition Task Force: Celebrate Our Successes

Rogue Community College is excited to announce the creation of a task force dedicated to enhancing recognition programs and developing meaningful, personalized opportunities to celebrate staff achievements. As part of RCC’s commitment to fostering a culture of appreciation and support, the task force seeks enthusiastic members who are passionate about recognizing the contributions of their peers and promoting a positive work environment. Task force participants...

Annual Mandatory Training Begins Feb. 3

All employees are required to complete annual training, which launches this year on the NEOED platform. Previously, training was conducted through Vector Solutions or SafeColleges. Starting Feb. 3, 2025, Vector Solutions will be retired and NEOED Learn will host the training. The training will be available in NEOED Learn on Feb. 3 and must be completed by the end of the winter term, March 14,...

Changes to Building Access Control

As part of the college’s ongoing access control system upgrade, individual electronic door lock and unlock buttons in buildings will be removed. These buttons will no longer be available to lock or unlock your space. To secure an empty building, contact Campus Security for assistance. This change does not affect emergency lockdown system buttons. The red, mushroom-shaped buttons inside blue cases in certain buildings will...

New Procedure for Requesting Contracts

We are pleased to announce a streamlined process for requesting contracts, software purchases, intergovernmental agreements or other agreements required to complete purchases. This new procedure, effective immediately, is designed to enhance efficiency and ensure accuracy in all steps. What You Need to Know What You Need to Do We appreciate your cooperation as we implement this improved process. For questions or assistance, contact the Contract...

Inclusive Hiring Workshop Coming in February

Join us for the Inclusive Hiring Workshop at Redwood Campus on Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in H Building, Room 2. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Register for the workshop here. Once registered, you’ll receive a calendar invite and, closer to the event, a confirmation email with additional details. This workshop offers an opportunity to explore ways to...

Date Change to RCC Foundation’s General Scholarship Cycle

The Rogue Community College Foundation is partnering with our vendor to implement upgrades to the ScholarshipUniverse platform, significantly enhancing accessibility and accommodation for students seeking scholarships. As a result of these changes, the opening date for the general scholarship cycle, typically Feb. 1, will be postponed. The new date is yet to be determined to ensure the upgrades are completed and students have ample time...

Future System Outage Communication

We are enhancing IT communication processes to keep you informed about system statuses. Moving forward, all system outage notifications will be posted using the RCC website’s “Alerts” function. These alerts will appear in the header of all RCC public webpages. When systems are restored, the alert will be cleared, indicating that you can log back in and resume work on J1 (web or desktop) and/or...

Oregon Transfer Days

Since 2007, the Oregon Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (OrACRAO) has coordinated Oregon Transfer Days (OTD), an event designed to connect community college students with information and recruiters from four-year institutions across Oregon and the region. Previously known as the Community College Tour, the event was once loosely organized by individual colleges. Central coordination has streamlined the calendar, centralized registration and marketing, standardized...

Introducing RCC’s Teaching and Learning Framework

Teaching is complex and, while there is an abundance of information online and in books, finding practical, actionable resources can be overwhelming. RCC’s new Teaching and Learning Framework (TLF) simplifies the path to effective teaching by organizing quality instruction into four key areas: The TLF includes tools to support your growth: Nursing instructor Shantelle Taylor reflected on the TLF’s impact, saying, “I used to think...