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Policy 5.17 Official College Sponsored Social Media
It is the policy of the Board of Trustees of Richland Community College to acknowledge that social media plays a

n important role in the lives of the community, students, faculty, and staff. Richland Community College will maintain official social media sites to support the College in accomplishing its mission and vision, achieving its goals and objectives, and advancing the College’s Core Values. The President or designees shall be responsible for disseminating public information about the College through the use of official College sponsored social media. Richland Community College encourages feedback and comments from our followers, which include prospective students, current students, alumni, staff and members of the community. We remain committed to maintaining these sites as a safe and family-friendly forum for sharing information. In the spirit of maintaining a positive environment to our site visitors, Richland Community College reserves the right to remove any comments or wall postings from official college-sponsored pages that are inappropriate, inflammatory or damaging to Richland Community College or any individual. Richland’s Facebook Rules for Users
1. You are welcome to talk as much as you want on Richland’s page!
2. If you wouldn’t say it to your granny, don’t post it on our page.
3. Our page is not a forum for a cage match. Your posts must not contain insults, personal attacks, profanity, illegal suggestions or nudity, or it is subject to be removed.
4. Treat others as you want to be treated.
5. If your words are meant to hurt someone, whether it’s inappropriate, offensive, violent, graphic, hateful, discriminatory, sexually explicit or threatening, then your post will be subject for removal.
6. If this is your first time visiting our page, we encourage you to “like” us, write on our wall, say hello, and share a photo or whatever you like!
7. This page is for YOU! We encourage your interaction on our page.

The final Farmers Market of the season is coming soon - September 16, to be exact!From 3 PM - 7 PM, local vendors provid...
09/02/2026

The final Farmers Market of the season is coming soon - September 16, to be exact!

From 3 PM - 7 PM, local vendors provide a variety of fruits, vegetables, honey, soaps, lotions, artisan crafts, meats, bakery items, jellies/jam/salsa, candles, scents and more! The market accepts LINK/EBT cards.

Vendors will be both outdoors and indoors (with AC) at the Michael D Andreas Agriculture Building. Mark it down on your calendar! 📅

The sixth annual Operation Obstacle is coming up quickly! Register now for the 2-mile, 25-obstacle race on September 19....
09/01/2026

The sixth annual Operation Obstacle is coming up quickly! Register now for the 2-mile, 25-obstacle race on September 19.

The event will be held at the Workforce Development Institute building on Richland's main campus. Check-in & same day registration run from 8:30 – 9:30 AM. The Welcome ceremony starts at 10 AM, and the race begins at 10:15 AM.

This race was created to raise awareness of veteran su***de and is held in coordination with the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs Su***de Prevention Team and Richland Community College. After completing 20-25 fun physical obstacles, each finisher will receive an honorary challenge medal, goodie bags, snacks and water. Special awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers.

Anyone interested in simply going through obstacles without the pressure to compete can register for the non-competitive fun run.

Proceeds support Richland’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC). Register today by going to richland.edu/operation-obstacle

Students - stay on top of deadlines, upcoming campus events, days off, and more by subscribing to the Richland Newslette...
08/31/2026

Students - stay on top of deadlines, upcoming campus events, days off, and more by subscribing to the Richland Newsletter!

This is a monthly email sent throughout the academic year that provides important campus updates. Today (August 31), we're releasing the September 2026 edition at 3 PM. The newsletter is automatically sent to your Richland email, but if you would like to receive it in your personal inbox, subscribe today by going to richland.edu/subscribe

Today is it! Come out to Richland's Workforce Development Institute on the main campus for Cars & Coffee!We'll be out he...
08/29/2026

Today is it! Come out to Richland's Workforce Development Institute on the main campus for Cars & Coffee!

We'll be out here with free coffee and donuts from 8 AM - 11 AM. This is a fundraiser where donations are welcome. Proceeds support the sixth annual Operation Obstacle: The Race to End Veteran Su***de, which will be held on September 19, 2026.

Tomorrow is the perfect day to enjoy donuts & coffee at Cars & Coffee! Come to the Workforce Development Institute on Ri...
08/28/2026

Tomorrow is the perfect day to enjoy donuts & coffee at Cars & Coffee! Come to the Workforce Development Institute on Richland's campus to walk through a variety cars, trucks, and motorcycles between 8 AM - 11 AM. There is no cost, and you can bring anything on wheels.

This is a fundraiser where donations are welcome. Proceeds support the sixth annual Operation Obstacle: The Race to End Veteran Su***de, which will be held on September 19, 2026.

Interested in joining our Board of Trustees? Nominating petitions for people seeking election to the Board are now avail...
08/26/2026

Interested in joining our Board of Trustees? Nominating petitions for people seeking election to the Board are now available by appointment or electronically.

The positions on the Board of Trustees which will appear on the ballot in this election are two full six-year terms for seats currently held by Maryann Albers and Vicki Carr. The nominating papers may be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees from Tuesday, November 16, 2026, through Monday, November 23, 2026, electronically or by appointment.

The election will be conducted Tuesday, April 6, 2027.

Find the full details on how to pick up and submit your nominating petition here: richland.edu/nominating-petitions-2026

Meet our 20 Student Ambassadors for the 2026-27 academic year!The Student Ambassador Program is a leadership opportunity...
08/25/2026

Meet our 20 Student Ambassadors for the 2026-27 academic year!

The Student Ambassador Program is a leadership opportunity for students willing to represent the College at events, support recruitment and community outreach efforts, and share the Richland experience.

Learn more about the students and the program here: richland.edu/student-ambassador

Last week at our all-college meeting, we took time to celebrate our faculty who received tenure, promotions, and other s...
08/21/2026

Last week at our all-college meeting, we took time to celebrate our faculty who received tenure, promotions, and other special awards in 2026.

- Professor Emeritus: Dr. Laurie Hughes
- Professor Emeritus: Joe Draeger
- Faculty Tenure & Promotion: Laura Philips
- Faculty Tenure & Promotion: Lindy Bridgman
- Faculty Tenure & Promotion: Dr. Schuy Weishaar
- Faculty Promotion: Bridget Harrison
- Faculty Promotion: Travis White
- Faculty Tenure: George Strohl
- Faculty of the Year 2026: Michelle Stephens (not pictured)

These faculty members are fantastic educators who truly care about the success of their students. Join us in congratulating them on these achievements!

We are almost one week out from Cars & Coffee - which will be hosted at the Workforce Development Institute on Richland'...
08/21/2026

We are almost one week out from Cars & Coffee - which will be hosted at the Workforce Development Institute on Richland's campus!

The event will be on Saturday, August 29, from 8 AM - 11 AM. Pick up free donuts and coffee while you enjoy looking at some amazing cars, trucks, and motorcycles. There is no cost, and you can bring anything on wheels.

This is a fundraiser where donations are welcome. Proceeds support the sixth annual Operation Obstacle: The Race to End Veteran Su***de, which will be held on September 19, 2026.

At Richland, years of service means years of supporting the success of students and the community throughout every area ...
08/20/2026

At Richland, years of service means years of supporting the success of students and the community throughout every area including maintenance, teaching, finances, organizational planning and so much more. This year, we're celebrating 7 people's workplace milestones.

- 35 Years: Teena Zindel-McWilliams, Director of Institutional & Academic Planning
- 30 Years: Mike Bartimus, Maintenance Technician
- 20 Years: Debbie Ellison, Executive Administrative Assistant for the Foundation
- 20 Years: Karen Vercellino, Associate Professor of Nursing
- 20 Years: Michelle Stephens, Professor of Theatre & Communication (not pictured)
- 15 Years: April Cramer, Director of Business Services
- 15 Years: Matthew Cardinal, Program Director/Assistant Professor of Radiography
- 10 Years: Cris Valdez, President of Richland Community College

By showing up every day and sharing their personality, skillset, and knowledge, they make Richland the best and first choice for education. To these employees, thank you for your dedication and loyalty; we would not be where we are today without you.

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