Jan. 26-Feb. 5, News Round-Up
Registration underway for RCC’s new certified nursing assistant 2 program: Grants Pass Daily Courier, Feb. 2, 2024 Oregon U.S. Senator Wyden has February town hall set for Josephine County: KDRV, Feb. 1, 2024
Category: Rogue Report
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RCC Bond Measure Exploration
We are excited to share some important updates regarding Rogue Community College’s exploration of a potential property tax bond levy in Jackson and Josephine counties. Background: On Jan. 16, 2024, the RCC Board of Education approved the allocation of funds to engage consultants in exploring the feasibility of a future property tax bond levy. This initiative aims to address the extensive capital improvement needs of...
Jan. 22-25, News Round-Up
The ‘community’ part of Rogue Community College: adult literacy and basic skills: JPR, Jan. 24, 2024 Students explore their educational options at Oregon Transfer Days: KDRV, Jan. 25, 2024
RCC Celebrates Black History Month
The celebrations that marked 50 years of hip-hop in 2023 were a reminder of the undeniable influence of Black culture, innovation and style on music in the U.S. and globally. This year, our celebration of Black History Month will focus on that musical legacy. From the birth of jazz among the legendary brass bands of New Orleans to the origins of hip-hop through the melding...
Honors Night Date Change
RCC’s 44th Annual Honors Night has been rescheduled due to the All-Oregon Academic Team Luncheon that will be held on April 19 in Salem. The new date is Friday, May 3, 2024, and the event will take place on the Redwood Campus. This will be an invitation-only evening to honor exceptional students from various departments, clubs and disciplines. Please consider some outstanding students whom you...
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: Calls for proposals in the open education field:...
Campus Construction
The Redwood Campus Rogue Parking Lot will be partially closed during construction of the Rogue Bowl. The Rogue Auditorium will remain open. Construction will take place Jan. 29, 2024 through June 7, 2024 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Please see the attached site logistics plan for available access to surrounding buildings. If you have questions, call Greg McKown at 541-956-7111.
What’s Happening with the FAFSA?
The 2024-2025 FAFSA recently opened with a new application and methodology to calculate need. There have been a few glitches in the rollout, so RCC Financial Aid is recommending students wait a few weeks while federal programmers work out the bugs. The FinAid department and TRIO EOC are planning FAFSA Night events on March 5 at the Redwood Campus and March 7 at the Table...
Title IX Talks Canceled
This term’s Title IX Talks have been canceled due to low enrollment. Future sessions will be announced in the Rogue Report. If you have any questions regarding Title IX or Title IX Talks, please reach out to Lucia at LBartscher@roguecc.edu.
RCC Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications
The RCC Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2024-25 scholarship season opens Feb. 1, 2024 and closes June 1, 2024. Students who apply by the early bird deadline of April 1, 2024, will be entered into a drawing for $500 to be used during the 2024 fall term. In 2024-25, we hope to give away about $1,000,000 in internal scholarships to help RCC students...