Recently, the Community College of Aurora became the first ATD College in the State of Colorado! To learn more about Achieving the Dream, please visit: https://achievingthedream.org/
Rising Leaders Institute Starts This Week
Two years ago, Dr. Mordecai served as a co-created of this online two-day training academy in the midst of the pandemic. The Leadership and Mentoring Institute of the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education is proud to introduce the members of the 2022 Rising Leaders Institute (RLI) scheduled June 14-15, 2022. RLI is an intensive, synchronous, virtual cohort-based professional development program designed for African American faculty and staff who desire to advance in academe. For more information, please visit: http://lmiexperience.org/what-is-the-rising-leader-institute/?fbclid=IwAR1pX1_3S9nWzUrBxkIC55RTZb4UfEWDPAuwMfh92t_K0rELG9trqgU61TA
Dr. Mordecai Appointed to American Association of Community Colleges Board of Directors
Community College of Aurora president, Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, has been appointed to the board of the American Association of Community Colleges. He will fill a vacancy left by a previous member. We know you’ll make Colorado proud! Click here to learn more.
Dr. Mordecai to Speak at The Inaugural Aurora Unity Walk & Roll
To learn more, please visit: https://aurorasistercities.org/2022/05/inaugural-aurora-unity-walk-roll/
Dr. Mordecai Thanks City of Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman
City of Aurora Mayor, Mr. Mike Coffman served as the keynote speaker for the Community College of Aurora’s commencement. Dr. Mordecai stopped by city hall to express gratitude for the mayor’s support and share the institution’s upcoming plans.
Community College of Aurora Hosts Colorado Early College High School Commencement
On May 19th, the Community College of Aurora hosted the graduation ceremony of the Colorado Early College High School - Aurora on its Lowry Campus. To learn more about the Colorado Early College High School, click here.
Dr. Mordecai Experiences First Commencement as College President
To view the photo album from the Community College of Aurora’s 2022 Commencement, click here.
Dr. Mordecai Supports Colorado Film School Student Showcase
On May 4th, was such rewarding night for our Colorado Film School students! Dr. Betsy Oudenhoven (former CCA President), Dr. Bobby Pace (VP of Academic Success), and Dr. Mordecai attended the annual CFS film showcase. To learn more about the Colorado Film School, visit: https://coloradofilmschool.co/
Dr. Mordecai Supports the American Association of Community Colleges National Asian Pacific Islander Council (NAPIC)
On May 1st, Dr. Mordecai attended the American Association of Community Colleges National Asian Pacific Islander Council (NAPIC) Breakfast as a guest of NAPIC President-Elect, Dr. Stephanie Fujii. Dr. Tammy Robinson and Dr. Pam Eddinger also we captured in photo with Dr. Mordecai.
April 29th Was Colorado Decision Day!
April 29th was Colorado Decision Day! Here’s to wishing all Colorado high school students a successful #DecisionDayCO and #CollegeSigningDay. The Community College of Aurora is a #SmartChoice to ensuring a prosperous and debt free college education!
Community College of Aurora Celebrates Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) Graduates
The celebrations at the Community College of Aurora continue! Recently, we honored our Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) graduates. Thank you to the Colorado Department of Higher Education and Denver Scholarship Foundation partners who have supported our students and attended!
Dr. Mordecai Welcomed by The Presidents' Round Table as a New President
To learn more about The Presidents' Round Table, please visit: https://theprt.org/
Dr. Mordecai Provides Closing Keynote at ReAction 2022
On April 21st, Dr. Mordecai Brownlee served as the closing keynote at this year’s ReAction 2022 Conference. To learn more, please visit: https://get.goreact.com/reaction-2022/?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=Home_Page_Promo&utm_content=
Community College of Aurora Sets New Scholarship Fundraising Record!
On Thursday, April 7th, the Community College of Aurora Foundation hosted its scholarship luncheon. With a packed house in attendance, CCA raised over $195,000 for scholarships - a new record! Community partner, CIVITAS, kicked off the historic day with a $50,000 match gift. Thank you to EVERYONE who attended and donated. Photos of the event are available here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzJStr
Dr. Mordecai Testifies Before Congressional Subcommittee on Labor Shortage Solutions
““Lack of reliable transportation, childcare, and broadband access have historically created barriers to a quality education,” Dr. Brownlee said. “Listening to the voice of our students, CCA has worked in hand with our student body to eliminate barriers and provide resources to promote equitable access and opportunity for our students.” - Dr. Mordecai Brownlee
Read full story here: https://www.cccs.edu/cccs-news/dr-mordecai-brownlee-testifies-before-congressional-subcommittee-on-labor-shortage-solutions/
Dr. Mordecai Provides Congressional Testimony Regarding Workforce Development
“Community colleges like ours stand on the front lines and in service to the most disadvantaged students and those hardest impacted due to the pandemic,” Brownlee said.
Read full story here: https://www.ccdaily.com/2022/03/workforce-development-needs-more-support/
Dr. Mordecai Discusses Community College of Aurora's Advancements with Denver Business Journal
“Community College of Aurora President Mordecai Brownlee, who noted that his school now works with employers in areas like education and nursing on specific certificate programs, said he’d like to expand the list of collaborative industries and the ways he can serve them. Rather than multiyear programs, for example, he’d like to hear proposals from companies in sectors from cybersecurity to clean energy about how CCA might be able to retrain underemployed workers in courses from five to 12 weeks to fill their needs and help those firms grow.” - Dr. Mordecai Brownlee
Read full story at: https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2022/03/29/colorado-employers-education-workforce-needs-bills.html
EdTech: Focus on Higher Education Magazine Interviews Dr. Mordecai
“As an overall body of educators, now more than ever, we must embrace the various disruptions in the economy and society that are happening around us,” says Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, president of the Community College of Aurora. Read story here: https://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2022/03/understanding-digital-equity-gap-and-bridging-digital-divide-higher-ed-perfcon
Dr. Mordecai Joins Dr. Josie Ahlquist for Panel Discussion at NASPA
With the NASPA Annual Conference only days away, please add this session moderated by Dr. Josie Ahlquist, featuring Shea Kidd Brown, La'Tonya "LT" Rease Miles, Gourjoine M. Wade, Ed.D., and Dr. Mordecai to your agenda!
Dr. Mordecai to Join AABHE President's Panel
Dr. Mordecai Brownlee is honored to represent the Community College of Aurora at the upcoming American Association of Blacks in Higher Education - AABHE Annual Conference! For more information at www.AABHE.education