Thank you Rep. Mandy Lindsay for stopping by the Community College of Aurora to discuss equitable student success. Representative Lindsay's role on the State of Colorado Capital Development Committee was critical in support of our new STEM, Power Mechanic, and Applied Technology Building which is now in the permitting phase.
This week, Dr. Mordecai represented the Community College of Aurora on Dr. Ken Trzaska’s “The No Box Podcast” show. Topics discussed were equitable student success, college advancement, and student transformation. Episode link is forthcoming.
Recently, the Community College of Aurora hosted Wayne County Community College District for an on-campus visit. To learn more about WCCD, please visit: https://www.wcccd.edu/
Yesterday, Dr. Mordecai attended the celebration of fellow Community College of Aurora team members who completed their Aurora Chamber of Commerce Emerging Leaders Program. (Pictured from left to right: Dr. Hyekyung Lee, Nicole Banks, Eduardo Peralta, Courtney Butler, and Nnena West)
Earlier this week, the Community College of Aurora was honored to host the State of Colorado Department of Higher Education and Colorado Department of Education Financial Aid Training. Dr. Mordecai welcomed attendees and spoke about how critical HB22-1366 is to improving post secondary access and economic mobility in Colorado.
On Saturday, May 27th, Dr. Mordecai was honored to represent the Community College of Aurora at the 10th Annual Colorado Freedom Memorial service. Thank you to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Continued prayers for the loved ones of our fallen and missing in action service members.
The Community College of Aurora is honored to partner with the AFIT Higher Ed (Alliance for Innovation & Transformation). The work of elevating equitable student success and ensuring an effective institutional approach during these challenging times requires a network of dedicated educators supporting and informing our collective works.
Recently, Dr. Mordecai represented the Community College of Aurora at the Aurora Chamber of Commerce Armed Forces Luncheon. Congratulations to Technical Sergeant Tumursuren Byambadash for her award honors. Also, thank you to Four Star General David D. Thompson, Vice Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force for providing an outstanding keynote address.
On May 6, 2023, Dr. Angie Paccione (Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education) and Colorado State Senator Rhonda Fields joined Dr. Mordecai at the Community College of Aurora’s 39th Annual Commencement. Senator Fields provided an amazing keynote address to CCA’s 2023 graduating class. Learn more at www.ccaurora.edu
This past weekend, Dr. Mordecai and his family represented the Community College of Aurora at the Colorado State University’s Spring Scrimmage Football Game.
On today, Dr. Mordecai testified to the State of Colorado Committee of Higher Education regarding House Bill 23-1246. The testimony was successful and now the house bill has moved to appropriations for further consideration. Pictured here at (left to right) Dr. Angie Paccione (Executive Director Colorado Department of Higher Education), Senator Rhonda Fields, Dr. Mordecai, and Senator Janet Buckner.
On yesterday, the Community College of Aurora was honor to host the new Consulado General de México en Denver, Pável Meléndez Cruz. Dr, Mordecai and Consul General Cruz talked partnership, continued commitment to the IME BECAS Scholarship Program, and new synergies to transform the lives of students from Mexican descent at the Community College of Aurora.
As the annual American Association of Community Colleges Conference ends in Aurora, Dr. Mordecai concluded his first tenure on the AACC Board. Pictured with Dr. Mordecai are other board members ending their tenures and Dr. Walter Bumphus, AACC President/CEO. To learn more about AACC, please visit: https://www.aacc.nche.edu/
The Community College of Aurora is grateful for champions like Senator Janet Thomas Buckner who has and continues to carry forward legislation that enables the transformation of student lives throughout the Colorado Community College System! We appreciate you, Senator Buckner.
Jim Twombly, Aurora (Colorado) City Manager and Community College of Aurora Advisory will be retiring soon and concluding his tenure on the CCA Advisory Council. Jim, on behalf of CCA, thank you for your service and support.
Dr. Mordecai is honored to represent the Community College of Aurora on the Aurora Mental Health & Recovery Board of Directors. Recently, Rep. Jason Crow participated in a momentous check presentation in support of Aurora Mental Health & Recovery's new capital project.
Thank you Board Member Kathy Plomer of the Colorado State Board of Education for stopping by the Community College of Aurora to discuss opportunities for transformative educational solutions with President Brownlee!
Thank you to Education Design Lab and 1EdTech (formerly IMS Global) for bringing these college presidents from around the country for an insightful panel discussion regarding the power of skills-based micro-credentials and the critical role they will play in equitable economic mobility. From left to right: Dr. Falecia D. Williams, Dr. Kate Smith, Dr. Mordecai Ian Brownlee, Dr. Rufus Glasper, and Dr. Rick Aman.
Yesterday, Dr. Mordecai Brownlee provided a keynote address to True Light Baptist Church. In attendance were his wife (Daphne) and children. Pastor Shannon Warner and his wife are pictured here donating to the Community College of Aurora Scholarship Foundation Fund.
