Dr. Mordecai Has Been Selected by the Denver Business Journal to Join the 40 Under 40 Class of 2023
Recently, Dr. Mordecai Ian Brownlee was selected by the Denver Business Journal to join the 2023 Class of 40 Under 40. At 38 years old, Mordecai is making an impact in the community through his role with the Community College of Aurora and various leadership roles in the Aurora/Centennial/Denver area. He expresses EXTREME gratitude to the Aurora Chamber of Commerce for their nomination. To read more, please visit: https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/40-under-40
Wendy Brockman From Aurora TV Interviews Dr. Mordecai
Recently, Wendy Brockman from Aurora TV sat down with Dr. Mordecai Brownlee to learn about his journey to becoming the president of the Community College of Aurora president. To view the interview, please visit: https://t.co/QMpG6vlxOb
Dr. Mordecai Featured in New Community College Daily Article
To read this article, please visit: https://www.ccdaily.com/2023/01/no-cost-strategies-to-strengthen-your-storytelling/
President Brownlee Provides Winter Quarterly Update
For more information, please visit: https://www.ccaurora.edu/president-corner
The Community College of Aurora Discusses Commitment to Equitable Student Success Amid Market Changes
To view this CBS Colorado segment reported by Tori Mason, please visit: https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/video/community-college-of-aurora-cutting-certain-degree-programs/#x
Video Highlights Community College of Aurora Partnership With The Attainment Network
To watch this video, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04kn9u5Hi6Y. To learn more about The Attainment Network, visit https://attainmentnetwork.org/.
Dr. Mordecai Writes New Article!
To read Dr. Mordecai’s latest article, please visit https://www.edsurge.com/news/2022-07-26-times-have-changed-we-must-teach-children-that-words-actually-do-hurt
Colorado Community College System Features Dr. Mordecai's Panel Talking Points Regarding the Future of Colorado's Workforce
To read this feature, please visit: https://cccs.edu/cccs-news/cca-president-dr-mordecai-brownlee-talks-innovation-at-future-of-work-event/
Community College of Aurora Becomes First Achieving the Dream College in Colorado!
Recently, the Community College of Aurora became the first ATD College in the State of Colorado! To learn more about Achieving the Dream, please visit: https://achievingthedream.org/
Dr. Mordecai Appointed to American Association of Community Colleges Board of Directors
Community College of Aurora president, Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, has been appointed to the board of the American Association of Community Colleges. He will fill a vacancy left by a previous member. We know you’ll make Colorado proud! Click here to learn more.
Community College of Aurora Sets New Scholarship Fundraising Record!
On Thursday, April 7th, the Community College of Aurora Foundation hosted its scholarship luncheon. With a packed house in attendance, CCA raised over $195,000 for scholarships - a new record! Community partner, CIVITAS, kicked off the historic day with a $50,000 match gift. Thank you to EVERYONE who attended and donated. Photos of the event are available here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzJStr
Dr. Mordecai Testifies Before Congressional Subcommittee on Labor Shortage Solutions
““Lack of reliable transportation, childcare, and broadband access have historically created barriers to a quality education,” Dr. Brownlee said. “Listening to the voice of our students, CCA has worked in hand with our student body to eliminate barriers and provide resources to promote equitable access and opportunity for our students.” - Dr. Mordecai Brownlee
Read full story here: https://www.cccs.edu/cccs-news/dr-mordecai-brownlee-testifies-before-congressional-subcommittee-on-labor-shortage-solutions/
Dr. Mordecai Provides Congressional Testimony Regarding Workforce Development
“Community colleges like ours stand on the front lines and in service to the most disadvantaged students and those hardest impacted due to the pandemic,” Brownlee said.
Read full story here: https://www.ccdaily.com/2022/03/workforce-development-needs-more-support/
Dr. Mordecai Discusses Community College of Aurora's Advancements with Denver Business Journal
“Community College of Aurora President Mordecai Brownlee, who noted that his school now works with employers in areas like education and nursing on specific certificate programs, said he’d like to expand the list of collaborative industries and the ways he can serve them. Rather than multiyear programs, for example, he’d like to hear proposals from companies in sectors from cybersecurity to clean energy about how CCA might be able to retrain underemployed workers in courses from five to 12 weeks to fill their needs and help those firms grow.” - Dr. Mordecai Brownlee
Read full story at: https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2022/03/29/colorado-employers-education-workforce-needs-bills.html
EdTech: Focus on Higher Education Magazine Interviews Dr. Mordecai
“As an overall body of educators, now more than ever, we must embrace the various disruptions in the economy and society that are happening around us,” says Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, president of the Community College of Aurora. Read story here: https://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2022/03/understanding-digital-equity-gap-and-bridging-digital-divide-higher-ed-perfcon
Dr. Mordecai's Keynote Address Quoted by The Denver Gazette
To read the article written by John Moore, please click here: https://denvergazette.com/arts-entertainment/on-mlk-day-theater-organizer-looks-to-move-ahead/article_05a15f8b-f25f-547a-9809-0057da37eee0.html?fbclid=IwAR0ghqWyoZaNzvl32tT4WVaXJU1goc3PlxWLLG17l29qa_88M14xvqBW0KM
Diverse Issues in Higher Education Magazine Features Dr. Mordecai
Dr. Mordecai Elected to the Executive Council of WCET!
Dr. Mordecai has successfully been elected to the Executive Council of the WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET)! WCET is the leader in the practice, policy, & advocacy of digital learning in higher education. He is honored to represent the Community College of Aurora and community colleges around the nation in this capacity
