This weekend, Dr. Mordecai Brownlee officially became a board member of the Colorado Freedom Memorial. Miss Lauren, his daughter, joined him for this special day.
Please visit https://coloradofreedommemorial.com/about-the-memorial/ to learn more.
CCCS Day at the Capitol was a huge success! Thank you to our state legislators for attending our presentations, viewing our displays, and engaging with our leadership staff and students yesterday.
We were thrilled to share the stories of our students, our 13 colleges, and how we create educational and training opportunities for all Coloradans. Dr. Mordecai proudly represented the Community College of Aurora.
Earlier this week, the Community College of Aurora hosted Dr. Barbara J Johnson. Included in this photo with Dr. Mordecai and Dr. Johnson is Blair Lee - all are members of the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education. To learn more, please visit www.aabhe.education
Dr. Mordecai just had the honor of representing the Community College of Aurora and the Colorado Community College System on the Aaron Harber Show (PBS). Thank you to the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Dr. Angie Paccione, for the opportunity. Learn more at https://harbertv.com/
The Community College of Aurora opened the “Fox Zone” - our newly renovated gaming and community space moments ago!!! Thanks to our CCA Student Government, Student Success Division, and Strategic Communications Department for their collaboration.
Thank you, Polica Houston (VP of Programs for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America), for stopping by the Community College of Aurora this morning. I am super excited about our partnership!
Today, Dr. Mordecai welcomed leaders for the annual Aurora Chamber of Commerce Legislators' Breakfast. Eastern metro area legislative leaders and chamber members met to provide a platform for residents to hear about legislation plans for the following CO legislative session. Additional photos can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/ItsDrMordecai
Over the past several weeks, the Cinematic Arts Department at the Community College of Aurora has honored several of its students with awards and recognitions. In this photo, Dr. Mordecai takes a photo with several learners in the program and faculty and staff.
This morning, Dr. Mordecai had the honor of representing the Community College of Aurora and the Rotary Club of Aurora by “Ringing the Bell” for The Salvation Army-Aurora Colorado!
In support of finals week, Dr. Mordecai partnered with the Division of Student Success to host “Pancakes With the President.” Best of luck to all learners finishing up the fall semester.
On Veterans Day, the Community College of Aurora honored and thanked all the brave men and women who have served our country. Your sacrifice and dedication are truly appreciated. Thank you for your service.
The Community College of Aurora is so grateful for the hard work and partnership of our Colorado Community College System legal team! Thank you Angie Gramse and Patrick Warwick-Diaz, two Aurora natives, for spending time with us on campus recently. You all make us better.
Recently, Dr. Mordecai was honored to represent the Community College of Aurora and Colorado Community College System by contributing to the next installation of the foundational “Learning Reconsidered” series. Thank you to NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and Dr. Kevin Kruger for the opportunity.
Thank you to the Colorado Men of Color Collaborative for creating a space for community, learning, and brotherhood. Dr. Mordecai’s son, Mordecai Ian Jr. participated in the outing as well. To learn more about the Colorado Men of Color Collaborative, please visit: https://www.cmocc.org/
Recently, the Aurora Economic Development Council hosted its annual A-List Gala. Sugar Ray Leonard served as the keynote speaker this year, and Daphne (Dr. Mordecai’s wife) joined Dr. Mordecai in representing the Community College of Aurora. To learn more about AEDC, please visit: https://www.auroraedc.com/
Dr. Linda Bowman, third president of the Community College of Aurora stopped by CCA in preparation for the college’s 40th anniversary celebration program. Linda, thank you for all you have done for CCA and your continued words of wisdom.
