Dr. Mordecai Has Co-Founded and Will Co-Chair the Rising Leaders Institute

In partnership with the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education’s Leadership & Mentorship Institute, Dr. Mordecai Brownlee has co-founded a training institute for African American higher education professionals with less than five years of full-time working experience. This two-day exclusively virtual training institute will debut this summer on June 15 and 16th. To learn more or apply for the institute, please visit: http://lmiexperience.org/rising-leader-institute/apply/

Dr. Mordecai Will Serve as the Director of the NASPA Community College Institute in 2022!

If you are interested in serving on the NASPA 2022 Community College Institute planning committee, please click here: https://forms.gle/drSSa4X6DRDMS7Wy8

Dr. Mordecai Selected to Attend the League for Innovation Executive Leadership Institute

Learn more here: https://www.alamo.edu/spc/news-events/news/2020/november/vp-for-student-success-selected-to-attend-prestigious-executive-leadership-institute/

St. Philip's College Tiger Spotlight Q&A Featuring Dr. Mordecai Brownlee

Check out the recent Facebook Live session featuring Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, Vice President for Student Success, where he discussed how to enroll at SPC, engaging with your Alamo Institute and how to succeed in this COVID era.

Dr. Josie and the Podcast Features Dr. Mordecai!

I am absolutely honored that Dr. Josie Ahlquist took the time to talk with me about my higher education journey and digital philosophy. If you're interested, check it out here: http://www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/mordecaibrownlee/

VIA Rides Into Improvement Milestone

“It’s fitting that the legacy of our academic institution be memorialized with a special feature added to the roof of this new bus shelter here at Hays and Midmont. It honors the contribution and legacy of its graduates and all its students,” said Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, St. Philip’s College vice president of Student Success.

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VIA Completes 1,000th New Bus Stop Shelter, More to Come

The shelter is both symbolic and literal in its goal to “connect community to opportunity,” said Mordecai Brownlee, vice president of student success.

Click here to read story by The Rivard Report

The Bond Passed!

Thanks to the citizens of Bexar County, the Alamo Colleges have been approved for a $450 million general obligations bond and St. Philip's College has been allocated $82 million to better serve our students!!!

Podcast Interview: Advancing Leadership in Education

Had the pleasure of sharing a bit of my professional journey in higher education thus far with "The Mindful Rebel Podcast" - check it out here: https://soundcloud.com/themindfulrebel/episode-32

Improving Student Success at St. Philip's College

St. Philip's College improved its student program completion by nearly 12% year-to-year because of our dedication to student success

Exciting News To Share!!!

Just found out I am a full scholarship recipient for the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education Leadership and Mentorship Institute this summer at Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama!!!

Community College Leadership Program

Had an AMAZING week of instruction at Dallas Baptist University. Only one more semester before completing my community college leadership program!

KENS 5 in San Antonio Stopped by St. Philip's

Thank you to KENS Channel 5 News for stopping by St. Philip's College today to observe our presidential inauguration watch event.

View story here: http://www.kens5.com/news/local/people-gather-for-inauguration-watch-parties/389196676

The Impact of Urban Blight/Urban Decay on the Academic Success of Community College Students

Click here to hear the interview: 

http://forestoftheraineducation.weebly.com/dr-mordecai-i-brownlee-the-impact-of-urban-blighturban-decay-on-the-academic-success-of-community-college-students.html 

Another For-Profit School Closure

It is obscene the amount of loans students are utilizing to fund their education at for-profit institutions. Last night I represented St. Philip's College on Spectrum News regarding our response to another for-profit school closure.

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ITT Tech & Regency Beauty School Closures

I had the honor of representing St. Philip's College and Alamo Colleges on Fox San Antonio last night.
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Saying Goodbye...

This message was sent to my students announcing my departure from the University of Charleston. It has been a pleasure serving this institution.

Greetings UC Students –

Since first joining the University of Charleston is has been my goal as your dean of students to advance the mission of this institution, and support your development as the future leaders of this world. It has been a privilege serving you in this capacity, and to have played such a role in your journey.

It is with great sadness that I announce my resignation from the University of Charleston effective Monday, August 8th.

I am truly honored to have served this University, and will forever be grateful to Dr. Ed Welch and this administration for granting me this opportunity. It has been my pleasure to have been a part of your life, and I encourage you to continue to “live the mission” of the University of Charleston.

Dr. Mordecai I. Brownlee
Dean of Students
Office of Student Leadership & Engagement

Working on New Project!

I'm excited to share that I am working on a project that was inspired by LinkedIn; all in an effort to further the education and development of others. More information coming soon!