The Community College Survey of Student Engagement is Approaching

In research, student engagement has been found to be positively correlated with student learning, persistence and subsequent educational attainment. The Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) has been specifically designed to assess student engagement in the community college educational environment. Items measure student engagement in the classroom and engagement outside of the classroom. They also gather additional demographic information not typically gathered by our...

BAT Forum Friday, April 5

Join us for the BAT Forum on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Please visit the RCC Budget Advisory Team (BAT) website for a complete schedule. All students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the forums to share ideas and suggestions, and ask questions regarding the college’s budget through informal conversation. The BAT Forums are dedicated to discussions on the...

Respect Posters on Campus

You might have noticed some “Respect” posters going up around our campuses lately. Did you know RCC has an administrative procedure titled Respectful College Community? You can find the full text of AP-3053 on our website, but we wanted to highlight that, at RCC, employees, students, vendors and members of the general public are expected to: The Harassment & Discrimination Response Team collaborated with Marketing...

Let’s Welcome Anna Manley!

Anna Manley has joined the TRIO University Transfer team on the Redwood Campus. Anna has a vast amount of knowledge and experience which will be a great benefit to our students in her new role as Program Specialist. Anna was hired by Tenison Haley, RCC’s first Dean of Students, in March of 1997 as the Assistant Director of Financial Aid during the annexation of Jackson...

Faculty Textbook Affordability Opportunities

RCC is dedicated to enhancing accessibility by promoting affordability of course materials. Please explore these opportunities to learn more about utilizing Open Educational Resources as an alternative to traditional textbooks. Be sure to check the Rogue Report regularly for updates on new opportunities. Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources: Other ways to get involved: If you have questions, email Laura Haga at...

March 12-18, 2024 News Round-Up

County election races are set: Grants Pass Daily Courier, March 13, 2024 ‘I’ve spent my life taking care of everybody else’: Mom of 7 preps for new nursing career: Rogue Valley Times, March 17, 2024 RCC board will hear president’s bond report: Grants Pass Daily Courier, March 17, 2024

RCC is in a New League

RCC has recently been welcomed into the League for Innovation in the Community College. The League is an international nonprofit organization with a mission to cultivate innovation in the community college environment. Their initiatives focus on essential topics for community colleges, including diversity, equity and inclusion, information technology, leadership development and workforce development, among others. Being a part of the League means RCC is joining...