UCC Land Acknowledgment
Umpqua Community College acknowledges and honors the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, on whose traditional lands the college is now located. We recognize and pay tribute to these homelands, to the legacy that these tribes have endured in this region, and to the tribal members who still reside in and contribute to the local community. We encourage all to consider our collective responsibility to and solidarity with Native, Indigenous, and First Nations people, and their sovereignty, cultural heritage, and lives.

Teaching & Learning Center

Destiny Hunt, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning	(541) 440 - 7657	destiny.hunt@umpqua.edu

Department	Phone	Email
Library Services	(541) 440 - 4640	library@umpqua.edu
Student Tech Help	(541) 440 - 4711	studenttechhelp@umpqua.edu
Tutoring Services	(541) 440 - 7831	tutoring@umpqua.edu
UCC Online	(541) 440 - 7685	ucconline@umpqua.edu

About the Building

The Sue Shaffer Learning Commons and Library underwent a top-down remodel (June-October) in 2023. During this time the building was closed, the collections were boxed, and staff relocated to a computer lab in Wayne Crooch Hall. The building reopened mid-October, and a grand reopening was held on December 8, 2023. This remodel was made possible by a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Prior to this renovation, the library was largely unchanged since its construction in 1967. The newly remodeled facility now features state-of-the-art study pods, an Innovation room, a family-friendly study space, an upgraded tutoring center, and various other enhancements to support student academic success.

Who was Sue Shaffer?

Sue Shaffer (1922-2017) was a transformative figure in the community who championed the belief that arduous work created a life full of rewards. She played a pivotal role in the 1982 formal recognition of The Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians by Congress. For over 30 years, her dedication to her tribe extended as a delegate for the National Congress of American Indians, the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, and the Indian Women's Leadership White House Conference. Additionally, she was a trailblazer as the first female chair of the Umpqua Community College board. Here, she was inducted into the Hall of Fame for her 17 years of service and was further honored by the renaming of the library in her recognition. Her relentless advocacy and leadership have left a lasting legacy in her tribe and the wider community.

Washington: Remembering Sue Shaffer
The US Government issued the linked statement regarding the passing of Sue Shaffer.

Getting Here

The Sue Shaffer Learning Commons and Library is located at 1140 Umpqua College Rd., Roseburg, OR 97470. The primary entrance is located on the side of the building facing away from the parking lot.

Directions to the Sue Shaffer Learning Commons and Library

Take exit 129 from I-5.
If coming from the south, turn right at the stop, and left onto Umpqua College Road.
If coming from the north, turn left at the stop sign.
Travel East on Umpqua College Road for approximately one mile.
The college will be on the left side of the street, the Sue Shaffer Learning Commons & Library is located just after the fountain in front of the Del Blanchard Administration Building

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