Rogue Community College Catalog 2020-21

approval of new programs and courses, andgovernance rules for Oregon community colleges.In addition, the Oregon Community CollegeAssociation serves as liaison between the colleges, state legislators, and partners on issuesfrom funding to legislative policy, specialstudies and RCC has been continuously affirmed foraccreditation since 1971. It is accreditedby the regional authority — NorthwestCommission on Colleges and Universities(NWCCU). NWCCU is recognized byand accountable to the U.S. Department ofEducation. NWCCU establishes the standards and processes by which public and private colleges and universities in the region areevaluated every 3 to 4 years in a 7 year cycleto ensure student learning through qualityeducation and overall college effectiveness.Accreditation also qualifies RCC for federalgrants and other funding, including financialaid for students enrolled at the College.Americans withDisabilities Act & Section504RCC does not discriminate on the basis ofdisability in admission to, access to, or operation of its instruction, programs, services oractivities, or in its hiring and employmentpractices. The college provides reasonableaccommodation to facilitate the participationof individuals with legally protected disabilities.BudgetFor information, visit www.roguecc.edu/Budget.Campus crimeawareness and securityThe safety of students, faculty, staff andguests is a top priority at RCC. Safety is acooperative effort, and it is the responsibilityof each individual to assure a safe campus.RCC prepares an annual security report tocomply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure ofCampus Security Policy and Crime StatisticsAct. Institutions of higher education arerequired to distribute to all current students,employees, and applicants for enrollmentor employment two types of information:descriptions of policies related to campussecurity and statistics concerning specifictypes of crimes. This information is disclosedin the annual security report published byOctober 1 each year. For more informationregarding safety and security or in order toobtain a copy of the annual security report,contact Risk Management or s-security.ClosuresIf inclement weather conditions or otherhazardous or emergency conditions requireclosure of one or more campuses, announcements will be made over local radio andtelevision stations starting at 6 a.m. forday classes and 4 p.m. for evening classes.Information is also sent out to students usingthe emergency notification system, and tostudents and the public through postingson www.roguecc.edu and RCC social mediaaccounts.To learn more about RCC alerts, visit nity-college-alerts.Consumer informationAll consumer information is available onlineat troniccommunicationRCC primarily communicates with studentsvia email. When applying for admission anRCC email account will be created. Checkregularly for messages from the college onyour RCC email.Right to LearnRogue Community College (RCC)Administration recognizes all people's Rightto Learn. Our mission is to provide qualityeducation for all segments of society throughopen access admission offering equal and fairtreatment to all students who desire to learn.To achieve these ends, promote the physical safety and emotional well-being of RCCstudents, and keep our campuses secure andinviting to them and their families, RogueCommunity College will do the following:Pursuant to the Family Educational Rightsand Privacy Act (known as FERPA) andrelevant law, RCC staff shall not disclose personal information including but not limitedto any RCC student's immigration status.In addition, no RCC staff member shall askabout any student’s immigration status orthat of a student’s family members.In support of this, Rogue CommunityCollege will provide safe zones for studentsto communicate their concerns and accessresources such as: Bilingual counselors/advisors with whomstudents share a common identity. A means to report hate incidences. Advocates for sexual harassmentcomplaints.RCC, under FERPA, approves whatDirectory Information is published and shallnot release “non-directory” student recordinformation unless legally compelled to do so.FoundationRCC security personnel do not have theauthority to, and therefore will not enforcefederal immigration laws.H Building, Redwood Campus,541-956-7327RCC Administration has the authority andresponsibility to control access to collegeproperty owned, leased, rented or occupiedfor the purpose of RCC-related education,service or operations, and restricts the facilitation or consent to immigration code enforcement unless under court order or in the eventof an imminent health or safety risk.www.RCCFoundation.orgThe RCC Foundation is a private, non-profitorganization that accepts tax-deductible giftsand bequests, sponsors fund-raising events,and makes funds available in support of students and the college.Today, the RCC Foundation has more than 11 million in assets and supports the collegethrough scholarships and direct funding toprograms.Faculty and staffwww.roguecc.edu/DirectoryRCC employs approximately 310 regularemployees: 49 exempt staff, 83 full-timefaculty, 162 full-time classified, and 16 parttime classified staff. In addition, the collegeemploys more than 450 adjunct faculty.StudentsIn the 2018-19 school year, approximately14,500 students enrolled at RCC. That number represents a full-time equivalent (FTE) of4,184.40 students.5

Frequently called numberswww.roguecc.edu/DirectoryNew to RCC? Go to www.roguecc.edu/Students/start.asp or www.roguecc.edu and click on "New Students."RedwoodRiversideTable RockMain Number. 541-956-7500 .541-245-7500. 541-245-7500Admission (Recruitment/Campus Tours). 541-956-7217 .541-956-7217. 541-956-7217Adult Basic Skills (ABE/GED/ESL). 541-956-7253 .541-245-7701. 541-245-7820Advising. 541-956-7192.541-245-7552. 541-245-7863Bookstore (Textbooks/Student Store). 541-956-7160.541-245-7591. 541-245-7870Career and Student Employment. 541-956-7323.541-245-7538. 541-245-7538Community Education . 541-956-7303 .541-956-7303. 541-956-7303Computer Labs. 541-956-7424.541-245-7534. 541-245-7990Counseling. 541-956-7192.541-245-7552. 541-245-7863Disability Services.541-956-7337**. 541-245-7537**.541-245-7537**Driver Training (Truck-CDL, High School and Adult). 541-956-7116.541-956-7116 . 541-956-7116Enrollment Services. 541-956-7427.541-956-7427. 541-956-7427Financial Aid Advising (Financial Aid, Cashier).FinAidAdvising@roguecc.edu. edu. 541-956-7501.541-245-7501. 541-956-7501Library. 541-956-7152.541-245-7512. 541-245-7820Placement Assessment. 541-956-7112.541-956-7112. 541-956-7112Registration Help.StudentRecords@roguecc.edu. eduTesting Center. 541-956-7340.541-245-7777. 541-245-7820Transcripts, order info.Ext. 3188. Ext. 3188.Ext. 3188TRiO Rogue Opportunity Center. 541-956-7097.541-245-7699. 541-245-7699Tutoring Centers. 541-956-7340.541-245-7213. 541-245-7820Veterans Resources. 541-956-7288.541-245-7738. 541-245-7805Social media at RCCStay in touch with Rogue Community College through thefollowing cebook is a social networking site where users createprofiles, upload photos and videos, send messages, andkeep in touch with others.RCC Campus App. A mobile platform for RCC studentsto network, learn, and keep up on campus activities.Available at the Apple Store, Google Play, or m is a mobile social media where users sharephotos and videos publicly or privately. Follow@roguecommunitycollege for current RCC images andvideo.Wordpress Blog: http://roguecommunity.netRogue Community is a news and student storiesblog built to engage with the community of RCC andbeyond.www.twitter.com/rogueCCA social broadcasting service that allows users to communicate through short text-based posts or “tweets” ofup to 280 characters. Find us @RogueCC.Toll free outside Grants Pass/Medford/White City calling areas,800-411-6508.*Ext. Enter extension number after calling main number.** Persons with hearing impairments use Oregon TelecomRelay Service, 711.RCC website. ube is a site for viewing, uploading andsharing videos. Visit the RCC channel for funand informative videos about RCC.The RCC Catalog is a publication of Rogue Community College. Everyeffort is made to ensure accuracy at the time of printing; however, theinformation contained herein is not to be regarded as an irrevocablecontract between a student and the college.RCC reserves the right to change or cancel a class at any time and toalter stated policy of the RCC Board of Education.The catalog is produced by the Marketing Department. For information,call Carmen Sumner, assistant director of Marketing, 541-956-7114.

Admissions and RegistrationstepApply for Admissions (www.roguecc.edu/Admissions).Write down your RCC Student ID number and password you just created.Log in to your myRogue account (www.roguecc.edu/myRogue). myRogueis where most of your college business will take place.stepDetermine how you will pay for school.Complete your FAFSA (www.fafsa.gov) orComplete your ORSAA (www.oregonstudentaid.gov).To follow your financial aid status, log in to myRogue and click on“Financial Aid Status.”Need assistance? Call TRiO-ROC for help with your FAFSA.Grants Pass: 541-956-7097 and Medford: 541-245-7699.12step3The Placement Process (web.roguecc.edu/placement-process).All new RCC students must complete the placement process before registering for classes. This requirement may be completed based on collegetranscripts, placement test results from another college, qualifying SAT/ACT scores, a placement assessment and more. Contact recruitment@roguecc.edu for more information.step4Register for Classes (www.roguecc.edu/schedule).Registration assistance is available during our Advising and RegistrationClinics (ARCs)(www.roguecc.edu/ARC) where you'll meet with an advisorand register for classes.stepComplete New Student Orientation (NSO).(www.roguecc.edu/SignUps/NSO)You must complete the NSO before you begin classes. The NSO isdesigned to give you tools for success at RCC including information aboutRCC, paying for classes, and student support services.5step6Complete the Online Student Training Modules.Campus safety is everyone’s business. The Online Student TrainingModule is a required training for all RCC students. It includes information about drug and alcohol abuse as well as freedom from sexual harassment and discrimination.You will receive an email from Rogue Community College with a linkand instructions to complete these trainings. If you have any questions orconcerns please contact Chauncey Kieley at ckieley@roguecc.edu.For more informationFinancial Aid and Paying for Admissionswww.roguecc.edu/admissionsThe Placement Processwww.roguecc.edu/placement-processAdvising and Registrationwww.roguecc.edu/advisingNew Student Orientationwww.roguecc.edu/SignUps/NSOAdmission policyStudents 18 years and older may be admittedto RCC. Students under the age of 18 whohave graduated from high school or completed a GED may be admitted. For enrollmentunder 18 years old, see page 8 "UnderageEnrollment."Questions may be directed to the TransitionSpecialists at recruitment@roguecc.edu.Enrollment limitationsThe college may restrict enrollment in aclass or program due to limited space, staffor equipment. Enrollment also is limitedfor some programs or classes due to specialadmission requirements such as minimumage, safety issues or criminal background.Limited entry programsApprenticeship, Dental Assistant, EmergencyMedical Services, Human Services, MassageTherapy, Medical Administrative Assistant,Medical Assistant, Nursing, Paramedicine,Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, PracticalNursing, and Sterile Processing Technicianhave their own applications and admissions requirements. Enrollment is limitedand admission is not guaranteed. See the"Programs of Study" section of this catalogfor specific requirements and contact information.NOTE: Some health care programs requirestudents to submit verification of certainimmunizations and medical tests.International admissionRCC is authorized under federal law to enrollnon-immigrant students. International admission applications are available online: www.roguecc.edu/Students/start.asp. All applicants must be proficient in theEnglish language with a score of 490 orgreater on the Test of English as a ForeignLanguage (TOEFL), or ELS proficiencylevel 109, or equivalent. International students are required to gothrough the placement process and attendorientation. Students must be enrolled full-time (12or more credits) and successfully complete12 or more credits each term to remainin good standing with the U.S. Bureau ofImmigration and Customs Enforcement.Students will be notified of their admissionstatus by mail after all of the applicationmaterials are received and verified. For moreinformation about the international studentadmission process, contact the TransitionSpecialists at recruitment@roguecc.edu.7

Underage enrollmentstandards for credit classeswww.roguecc.edu/admissions/Prospective students under the age of 18 whohave not graduated from high school or completed a GED must meet additional criteriafor acceptance. The college reserves the rightto approve or deny the request for enrollmentby underage students.Advising andRegistration ClinicsThese one and a half hour clinics providenew students with the opportunity to learnhow to prepare, plan and register for nextterm's courses and to continue these practicesthroughout the college experience.In a group setting of up to 18, students learnthe ins and outs of self-advising and registration and get answers from professional advisors.For more information, and to register for aclinic, contact the Advising Center at: RVC in Medford: 541-245-7552. RWC in Grants Pass: 541-956-7192.First essThe Placement Process is designed to enablea student with the assistance of RCC staffto determine the most appropriate class tomatch each student's academic skill level.Students who plan to enroll in any coursewith a prerequisite or intend to pursue adegree or certificate, must participate in theplacement process. Many RCC credit-courseshave prerequisites for a certain level of math,reading, and writing competency. Knowingwhich courses are best for you is importantand will save you time, money, and frustration. RCC has multiple ways for you to beplaced into your first term of classes that bestfit your current skills.The Placement Process may be met based onany of the following conditions: An official or unofficial college transcriptwith successfully completed college-levelreading and math classes. High School cumulative GPA, SeniorEnglish course grade, and highest highschool math course and grade within thelast two (2) years.8 SAT or ACT scores within the last five (5)years. GED test scores within the last five (5)years. Placement Assessment results from anothercollege. AP (Advanced Placement) or IB(International Baccalaureate) scores. Placement Assessment (www.roguecc.edu/PlacementAssessment).For more information about your placement process options, contact the TransitionSpecialists at recruitment@roguecc.edu.Placement Assessmentwww.roguecc.edu/assessmentIf you are unable to be placed using themultiple options, RCC provides a placement assessment called Accuplacer NextGen.Students take an untimed, user-friendlycomputerized assessment. RCC offers a freeplacement assessment at any of the threecampuses: Riverside Campus (Medford),Redwood Campus (Grants Pass), and TableRock (White City).To request a placement test with accommodations due to a disability, contact DisabilityServices: Redwood Campus, 541-956-7337, orOregon Telecom Relay Service, 711. Riverside Campus, 541-245-7537, orOregon Telecom Relay Service, 711.The following classes have no prerequisitesand do not require

Rogue Community College. Catalog 2020-21. www.roguecc.edu. 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, Oregon 97527 541-956-7500 or Oregon Telecom Relay Service, 711 Published by Rogue Community College Marketing Department. Catalog committee: Dani Crouch, Amy Durst, Denise Kerr, Ryanne Mitchell, Denise Nelson, Courtney Rasmussen,