The Community College of Aurora is thankful for the leadership and support provided by Consul General Berenice Rendón-Talavera and the Consulate General of Mexico in Denver. The Consulate awarded our CCA Foundataion with IME-Becas scholarship dollars to support the academic journeys of eight Mexican or Mexican-origin students in the fall semester!
Dr. Mordecai to Speak at the National Conference of State Legislatures
To learn more about this conference, please visit https://www.ncsl.org/
Colorado Community College System Features Dr. Mordecai's Panel Talking Points Regarding the Future of Colorado's Workforce
To read this feature, please visit: https://cccs.edu/cccs-news/cca-president-dr-mordecai-brownlee-talks-innovation-at-future-of-work-event/
Dr. Mordecai Serves as Panelist for The Colorado Business Roundtable
On this panel, Dr. Mordecai was featured alongside Karla Nugent (Chief Revenue Officer - Weifield Group Contracting), Nicholas Dantonio (Corporate Workforce Development - Lockheed Martin), and Sam Bailey (Economic Development Policy - Amazon). To learn more, visit https://www.cobrt.com/events/
Dr. Mordecai Featured on "The Gateway To The Rockies" Podcast
To listen to Visit Aurora’s “The Gateway To The Rockies Podcast” featuring Dr. Mordecai, please visit https://visitaurora.podbean.com/e/dr-mordecai-brownlee-community-college-of-aurora/
Community College of Aurora Holds GED Graduation Ceremony
For more information regarding the GED program at the Community College of Aurora, please visit www.CCAurora.edu.
Dr. Mordecai and Family Support Mental Health Awareness
On July 17, 2022, the Brownlee family completed a 5K marathon coordinated by the Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado in support of mental health awareness.
Dr. Mordecai Supports CCA's Asian American Pacific Islander Leadership Retreat
Dr. Mordecai had a wonderful time connecting with the Community College of Aurora Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) affinity group leadership during their annual retreat. Dr. Angela Marquez, VP of DEI and Special Assistant to the President joined their thoughtful discussion as well!
Dr. Mordecai to Speak Regarding the Future of Colorado's Workforce
For more information regarding this event hosted by the Colorado Business Roundtable, please visit: www.cobrt.com/events
Dr. Mordecai Serves as Panelist at First Generation Student Success Conference
For more information, please visit: https://firstgen.naspa.org/engagement/2022-first-generation-student-success-conference
Dr. Mordecai to Keynote Center for First-Generation Student Success Conference
For more information, please visit: https://firstgen.naspa.org/
Dr. Mordecai to Keynote RNL's Super 20 Annual Conference
SUPER 20 is a high school leadership program that helps underrepresented students find their purpose in their college and career paths. It provides the resources, support, and coaching to help motivated college-bound high school students reach their true potential. To learn more, visit: https://www.ruffalonl.com/about-ruffalo-noel-levitz/super-20/
Community College of Aurora Becomes First Achieving the Dream College in Colorado!
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/