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Rogue Community College Sees Enrollment Surge, Boosts Local Economy

Jackson and Josephine counties (Sept. 9, 2024) – Rogue Community College (RCC) continues its upward trajectory from the previous year, reporting a nearly 19 percent increase in full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment for the 2023-2024 academic year. RCC’s growth also stands out at the state level. The college’s 18.9 percent enrollment increase from fall 2023 to fall 2024 far surpasses the average 5.7 percent increase reported by...

Help Needed for Fall Week of Welcome

As the fall term approaches, we’re preparing for an exciting Week of Welcome (WOW), and we need your participation. The WOW team is asking for your help to greet students, provide valuable college resources and foster a sense of belonging and engagement across our campuses. Now is your chance to join the Student Engagement Team, ASGRCC, Student Life and the Student Success Task Force in...

Constitution Day and Voter Registration at RCC

Are you registered to vote? Are you sure? September 17 is National Voter Registration and Constitution Day. RCC’s Associated Student Government and Diversity Programming Board will be tabling at all campuses. Stop by to check your voter registration, grab a snack, and test your knowledge of U.S. trivia. Representatives from the League of Women Voters will be on-site to assist with voter registration. Constitution Day...

Halloween 2024 at RWC: Superheroes and Villains

Pow! Bang! Kraaaaack! The epic showdown is on this Halloween, Oct. 31. Whether you’re a hero ready to save the day or a villain plotting your next scheme, we want to see you in your best costume. Suit up as your favorite superhero or villain and transform your workspace into the ultimate battleground. Are you as cool and witty as Deadpool? Bold and powerful like...

New Faculty Training

Are you a recently hired adjunct or full-time faculty member at Rogue Community College? Join us for the Fall Training Session—a day dedicated to equipping you with valuable tools, insights and resources to help you thrive in the classroom and beyond. This training session is designed to ensure you’re well-prepared for the academic year and familiar with RCC’s policies, procedures and educational resources. You’ll have...

ESL Student Success Story: Angela Hernandez Callejas

Angela Hernandez Callejas joined RCC’s English as a Second Language program in the summer of 2023, coming to us from Hidalgo, Mexico. She expressed her interest in both ESL and citizenship classes, with the goal of transitioning from her role on the cleaning staff at a local hospital to a career in healthcare. While waiting for her citizenship exam, Angela diligently prepared for both the...

Blackboard to Ultra: Training 3-Gradebook Management

In this session, Blackboard’s Carolyn Ponce offers an in-depth look at managing the gradebook in Ultra. She covers features like automatic zeros, activity analytics and rubrics. Watch the full video, and don’t forget to explore our Ultra Guides for additional resources! Gradebook Management Ultra Guides Ultra Drop-Ins If you have questions or need help with Blackboard Ultra, please join RCC’s Blackboard admins during our drop-in sessions....

Deadline Approaching for Fall Kickoff Slide Show Submissions

Do you have important updates or information you’d like to share with your colleagues during the slide show at the start of Fall Kickoff? If so, please submit your slides using the PPT template download to Cara Lumpkin at CLumpkin@roguecc.edu by the end of the day on Friday, Sept. 13. This is a great opportunity to highlight key initiatives, events or announcements as we prepare...