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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...

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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...

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Rogue Community College Dental Hygiene Program Accepting Applications 

Jackson and Josephine counties (August 22, 2024) — Rogue Community College (RCC) has received accreditation for its new Dental Hygiene program from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Both the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assistant programs received notice of accreditation following a comprehensive review process, which included a lengthy application and a two-day site visit.  Dental Hygiene is a two-year associate degree program. The accreditation...

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Rogue Community College Proposes $60.3 Million Bond for November 2024 Ballot

JACKSON AND JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Oregon (July 16, 2024) – The Rogue Community College (RCC) Board of Education voted today to put a $60.3 million bond measure on the ballot in Jackson and Josephine counties this November. The bond aims to fund various projects across RCC campuses in both counties, enhancing resources and programs to better serve the community. The proposed bond measure will support the...

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Invent Oregon: A Metamorphosis of Ideas into Inventions

Seventeen colleges and universities from across Oregon are participating in Invent Oregon — an event where the brightest and most innovative minds bring their ideas to life.   Invent Oregon provides a platform for students to create, build, present and market their creations, all while vying for $30,000 in cash prizes. After a year of workshops and semifinal competitions, the 2023 Invent Oregon Collegiate Challenge Finals...

RCC Graduate Noel Rapley
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RCC Graduate Weaves a Path Toward Teaching

After graduating from Rogue Community College and taking their next steps in the world, RCC alumni spread their osprey wings near and far. Alumna Noel Rapley, born and raised in Grants Pass, attended RCC from 2015-2017 and received her associate degree. She completed her university prerequisites at RCC and pursued her lifelong love of art. “I had a great experience at RCC,” said Rapley. “I...

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Four RCC students receive All-Oregon Academic honor

Four students from Rogue Community College have been named to the Oregon Community College Association’s 2023 All-Oregon Academic Team. This honor recognizes high-achieving two-year college students from around the state who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and community service.  Teri Evans, Desiree Remick, Mackenzie Shirley and Caroline Tinker are among 52 students statewide who will be recognized April 21 at the 2023 All-Oregon Academic Team Luncheon at Chemeketa Community College...

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GP Business Wins Oregon’s Family Business of the Year Award

RCC Small Business Development Center client nets top honor from nomination Josephine County – Selma native Kevin Gill and his wife, Helen, are set to receive a top honor from the United States Small Business Administration Portland District Office that serves 30 counties in Oregon and four counties in southwestern Washington. Winning the only 2023 Family-Owned Small Business of the Year award for Oregon, the...

RCC Foundation scholarships are open!
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Apply now for fall scholarships at RCC

It’s time to apply for scholarships for the 2023-24 school year at Rogue Community College.  Current and incoming students planning to attend RCC during the 2023-24 academic year are invited to apply for about 125 scholarships provided through the Rogue Community College Foundation. The application is open through June 1 on the foundation’s website, roguecc.edu/scholarships. Students who apply by April 1 will be entered into...