February 2024 Closure Flyers

RCC’s next closure is Feb. 19, 2024, for the observance of Presidents Day. Southern Oregon University (SOU) is not closed for Presidents Day. The RCC/SOU Higher Education Center (HEC) in downtown Medford will be open with SOU staff. Included are links to different closure files you might find useful for the college and for the HEC. Please update your office voicemail and email messages to...

Jan. 10-21, News Round-Up

Grants Pass School Board strips ‘racism’ from policy on discrimination: Grants Pass Daily Courier, Jan. 10, 2024 BCC Heard from Pipe Fork Sale Supporters and Appointed Three to Local Committees: KAJO, Jan. 11, 2024 3 days of events planned in Grants Pass to honor MLK: Grants Pass Daily Courier, Jan. 11, 2024 ‘You have to be an ally all of the time’: Grants Pass Daily Courier, Jan. 16, 2021...

Schedule a Student Huddle for Your Class or Pathway

The Student Huddle is back, and the Associated Student Government (ASG) is looking to schedule specific huddle dates with your class or pathway group. Check out our NEW Student Huddle meeting times and let ASGRCC know if you’d like to schedule with us. The Student Huddle is an open forum where students can ask questions, voice their opinions or just listen. It is an informal...

Textbook Affordability Opportunities

RCC is dedicated to enhancing accessibility by promoting the 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. Oregon’s House Interim Committee on Higher Education held an informational hearing yesterday on a proposed bill that would provide one-time funding for...

FULL – Inclusive Hiring Winter Cohort

The February session of Inclusive Hiring has been fully booked. Please be on the lookout for spring and summer sessions that will be publicized in future Rogue Report articles. Feel free to read more about the program below. The Inclusive Hiring Series aims to establish a theoretical foundation of research about implicit bias and diversity; information about the changing legal landscape in hiring; and an...

Title IX Talks Scheduled for Winter Term

The Harassment & Discrimination Response Team is offering our “Title IX Talks” series. These interactive, in-person sessions cover various topics related to Title IX with practical information for employees. Our next sessions are scheduled for the week of Jan. 29 on each campus and will focus on reporting and case study examples. We hope you will join us! Please see below for full details and...

Chili Cook-Offs Planned for February

The Student Veterans Organization is hosting our Chili Cook-Offs in February. You’re invited to taste and judge some amazing chili made by our own staff and faculty. DATES:Table Rock Campus, Feb. 28 Redwood Campus, Feb. 2911 a.m. – 1 p.m. If you are faculty or staff who would like to participate in the competition, fill out the online form or email mcossio@roguecc.edu if you have...

Textbook Affordability Opportunities

RCC is dedicated to enhancing accessibility by promoting the 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. OER Course Redesign Training: Open Ed Week Sprint Registration Deadline: Redesign your course with OER in a one-week sprint and earn...