HIV/AIDS Activist - Maria Davis

Just had the honor and pleasure of meeting HIV/AIDS activist Maria Davis 

International Thanksgiving Day

Hanging out with some of our St. Philip's College students at the International Thanksgiving Luncheon.

West Virginia Association of Student Personnel Administrators Conference

I had a great time speaking today at the WVASPA Conference in West Virginia and connecting with West Virginia State University President Dr. Anthony Jenkins

White House National HBCU Week Conference

This year's White House HBCU Week Conference is a wrap. What an amazing experience!

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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Homecoming Week!

It's Homecoming Week at St. Philip's College!

Overcoming Domestic Violence

Today I had the honor and pleasure of meeting and listening to actress, April Hernandez-Castillo (Dexter, Freedom Writers, Blue Blood) tell her story of overcoming domestic violence. Truth be told, you never know what someone is experiencing - so be an advocate and support for others when you can. 

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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Photo: Celebrating Some of Our Students

Two of our St. Philip's College students were honored at the board meeting earlier this week. (Far right) Percival Bragg - Student of the Month and Damon Lake - Historical Black College and Univesity (HBCU) White House All-Star. Dr. Adena Loston is the president of St. Philip's College (next to me).

Finding the Truth...

Somewhere in the midst of all of this is the truth, and it's your job to find it.

New Student Orientation Day @ St. Philip's College

It's new student orientation day at St. Philip's College! Excited to be back in Texas, and San Antonio ESPECIALLY!

Texas Bound, and Ready to Serve!

It is so amazing how things have a way of coming back full circle. Just over two years ago I had selected St. Philip's College as a research site to participate in my dissertation regarding community colleges and their role in Texas House Bill 5. Now, I'm driving a moving truck to San Antonio, TX and starting my journey later this week as the VP of Student Success at St. Philip's. I'm grateful, and ready to serve!

Thank you, University of Charleston

Thank you to EVERYONE who attended my going away party the other day. In a short amount of time we accomplished some great things for our students. I am grateful to have served with you all!

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

West Virginia Student Success Summit

Excited about presenting this morning at the West Virginia Student Success Summit on how to promote student leadership development and civic engagement on K-12 and college campuses.

Powerful Quote to Consider

"We deserve what we decide to tolerate." - Unknown

The Nature of Today's Revolutions

History has shown us that every revolution has had acts of protests, insubordination, and even martyrs. Whether it was biblical in nature, the end of slavery, the fights for women rights, civil rights, same sex rights, etc. (Side Note: Can you imagine how horrific the images and videos we would have all been exposed to if mediums like YouTube and Facebook existed during the times of American slavery???)

It is human nature for revolutions to continue; people will evolve, and t...hat evolution will follow the paths as they always have.

The ONLY difference now is that the revolutions of the world are being televised, and the revolutionist (through social media) are being given the opportunity to tell their own stories.

These stories that we have been exposed to will continue, and stories of various nature will continue to flood the timelines of social media. It is the nature of social media, and it is the nature of today's revolutions.

Student Interaction Through Social Media

I just read a GREAT article this morning published by The Chronicle for Higher Education that I encourage you to read: https://shar.es/1ldA3g

Yes, social media is a great tool for interacting with our students - I know I do! However, that interaction, or should I say accessibility comes with a responsibility. Make the right choice.