Category: Rogue Report

February is Black History Month, a time to honor the contributions and history of Black Americans. This month also marks the founding of the state of Oregon in 1859. Oregon’s history reflects a legacy of exploration, homesteading and industry as well as a complex past of broken treaties and exclusionary laws. This year, in recognition of Black History Month, RCC is focusing on the stories...

This is part of an ongoing series about RCC’s new Teaching and Learning Framework. Creating a positive classroom climate is one of the most powerful ways to support student success. But what does “classroom climate” really mean and how can we intentionally cultivate it in our teaching practices? What is classroom climate? At its core, classroom climate is about creating an environment where students feel...

Welcome to your annual mandatory training. Here is everything you need to know to complete your training:   A big thank you to our Change Champion teams across the college. Your Change Champions for NEOED Learn are:   Tamara Adams Jim Hurst  Ted Smith Nicole Phillips Danielle Green Noah Lindsey Kevin Partier Angela Harelson Shelly Hohl Vicki Roland Jennifer Burkes Kassy Brooks Alesha Farrar Nolen Guerrero Arlene...

Get ready for a week of celebration in honor of National Employee Appreciation Day on March 7. This event brings together various annual recognitions including Classified Appreciation Week, Teacher Appreciation Week, Bosses Day, Administrative Professionals Day and more. We are excited to host a week filled with fun, recognition and appreciation to celebrate the incredible work of our employees. More details will be shared in...

The Rogue Community College Foundation is upgrading our ScholarshipUniverse application to increase ease and accessibility. The general scholarship cycle opening date has changed from Feb. 1 to April 14, 2025. The deadline for the $1,000 early bird scholarship is May 1. For more information, please contact Faina Hopkins on Teams or by phone at 541-956-7293.

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 For questions contact Laura Haga on Teams or...

An updated version of the 2024-25 Academic Calendar is now available, featuring revised dates for: The academic calendar is available on the RCC website. For more information, contact Molly Darling on Teams or by phone at 541-956-7115.

Student Life plans to launch a task force in late February to explore solutions for food insecurity and other basic needs affecting students on the Riverside Campus. Students, staff and faculty are invited to participate in the task force or share ideas by contacting Joseph Maurer on Teams or by phone at 541-956-7238, or Jacqueline Jones on Teams or by phone at 541-955-7532.

The RCC Military Resource Centers (MRCs) and Student Veterans Organization (SVO) are excited to host the Scholars and Stripes Golf Tournament at the Resort at Eagle Point on Saturday, April 19, 2025. This event supports a scholarship fund for student veterans, their spouses and their families. While the GI Bill provides educational benefits to some military-affiliated students, it does not always cover unexpected expenses that...