Community College of Aurora Partners With Colorado School of Mines

Our Community College of Aurora students are outstanding! Last week, students wrapped up a summer program with the Colorado School of Mines Rocky Mountain Industrial Assessment Center to provide energy audits and saving recommendations for Colorado manufacturers and commercial buildings. Thank you to Dr. Susan Young, Dr. Tim Ohno, Corina Sedillo, Felizsa Sunga, Liz Cox, and all involved who made this opportunity available for our students!

Advancing Workforce Preparedness

The Community College of Aurora is grateful for the support and leadership of Arapahoe County Commissioner Carrie Warren-Gully. Dr. Mordecai and the Commissioner take a selfie break in this photo at the Arapahoe/Douglas Works board meeting. 💪

Running for Mental Health Awareness

Dr. Mordecai completed the Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado's "Run for Your Mind" 5K at Town Center at Aurora in 43 minutes and 36 seconds! This run promotes mental health awareness and resources within the Black/African-American Community. ❤️

Supporting Rotary International

Dr. Mordecai is a proud member of Rotary International and attended the Aurora, Colorado Club’s meeting this week. For more information about how this international organization is transforming lives, please visit https://www.rotary.org/en

Supporting Arapahoe County "Boots Not Suits" Event

This week, Dr. Mordecai attended the annual Arapahoe County “Boots Not Suits” event in representation of the Community College of Aurora. Pictured here is Dr. Mordecai with Senator Rhonda Fields, Aurora Ogg with the District Attorney’s Office 18th Judicial District, and other community leaders. For more photos, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/ItsDrMordecai

Showing Love to Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio

Dr. Mordecai sends his support and love to President Dione Dorsey Somerville and the entire team at Owens Community College. Dr. Mordecai received the shirt this week and vowed to wear it proudly. Shoutout to Owens Community College for advancing social and economic mobility. ❤️

College Track Alumni Legacy Celebration

Dr. Mordecai recently had the honor of representing the Community College of Aurora and Colorado Community College System by serving as the keynote speaker for College Track's Alumni Legacy Celebration held at Colorado State University's Spur Campus. Thank you, Monique Atkinson and Tekora Scruggs, for the opportunity to serve.

CCA Celebrates GED Graduation

Recently, the Community College of Aurora, held its GED graduation. Congratulations to all graduates, and thank you to our faculty, instructors, and staff who make this program possible ❤️.

Manhood, Fatherhood, and Family

Over the weekend, Dr. Mordecai was joined by his son, Mordecai Ian Jr., who helped him facilitate three roundtable sessions at the University of Denver regarding manhood, fatherhood, and family. Thank you, Peter Lubembela, for your vision and leadership in creating “Black Men Feed Colorado,”

Community College of Aurora Signs Agreement With Colorado School of Mines

Yesterday was another historic day for the Community College of Aurora, as we signed an agreement with the Colorado School of Mines to develop the "Mines Academy at CCA." To support CCA's four new engineering degrees and advance our science transfer pathways, our students will now have direct admission into a public R1 research university focused on science and engineering.

Thank you, President Paul C. Johnson of Mines, for joining us and the outstanding faculty of our institutions, who made this partnership happen. A special "thank you" to Dr. Susan Young, Dean of Academic Success in STEM at CCA, for her leadership in steering this partnership.

State of the City - Centennial, Colorado

Thank you, City of Centennial Government Mayor Stephanie Piko, for supporting the Community College of Aurora. We appreciate you! ❤️

Discovering Your Mission w/ Dr. Mordecai (Special Guest - Dr. Jermaine Whirl) Now Available

Now available in the “Videos” section at www.ItsDrMordecai.com and on Dr. Mordecai’s Official YouTube Channel.

Excelencia in Education Visits Community College of Aurora

Recently, Dr. Sarita E. Brown, President of Excelencia in Education, stopped by CCA to discuss research, policy, and national efforts to advance Latino student success with Dr. Mordecai. To learn more about Excelencia in Education, please visit https://www.edexcelencia.org/

Community College of Aurora Hosts White House Initiative for Black Americans

The Community College of Aurora was privileged to host The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans and Discovery Education for their "Power Up Colorado" event this week. Our sincerest appreciation for this monumental opportunity.

Dr. Mordecai Speaks at Space Symposium

Today, Dr. Mordecai Brownlee represented the Community College of Aurora and the Colorado Community College System on the Education to Workforce Panel with Janine Davidson, President of Metropolitan State University of Denver, at the Space Symposium. Thank you to Dr. Melissa Patton (Space Foundation) for the opportunity and Debbie Brown (Colorado Business Roundtable) for your continued support. Photo also includes Mike Macklin and Fiona Lytle from the Colorado Community College System.

American Association of Community Colleges Annual Conference

Thank you to EVERYONE who attended Dr. Mordecai’s sessions at this year’s AACC Annual Conference. Both sessions were standing room only and well received. If you want to book Dr. Mordecai to speak at your institution or organization, please visit the “Booking” page.

Dr. Mordecai Receives Phi Theta Kappa Paragon Award for New Presidents

Dr. Mordecai received the Phi Theta Kappa Paragon Award for New Presidents this weekend at this year’s PTK Catalyst Convention. More photos are available on Dr. Mordecai’s social media platforms. Pictured with Dr. Mordecai are students, faculty, and staff members of the Community College of Aurora.

Happy Easter From the Brownlee Family

Happy Easter, from the Brownlee Family. He is Risen!

Dr. Mordecai Receives the Dr. Roland B. Smith Board Leadership Award

The American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE) has served as my executive leadership training home since 2017, when I first attended the Leadership & Mentorship Institute in Alabama. This is where I first met Dr. Roland B. Smith II, who served as a faculty member and has ever since served as a mentor. One day after class, Dr. Smith took me to a mirror and taught me how to tie a bow tie, and I’ve been wearing bow ties ever since.

It was a tearful surprise to receive the Dr. Roland B. Smith Board Leadership Award this week. Thank you, Dr. Smith, for your investment in my executive leadership development. It is because of his sacrifices, boycotting, marching, and civil rights efforts, as well as so many others that I can serve in my capacity today. ❤️ - Dr. Mordecai

Community College of Aurora Represents at League for Innovation Conference

The Community College of Aurora was well represented at this year’s The League for Innovation in the Community College Annual Conference. Congratulations to all of our faculty and staff who received their awards.