Mordecai Jr. joins Dr. Mordecai to pick up their family wreath recently won through this year’s Festival of Wreaths campaign. To learn more about the Aurora History Museum, please visit: https://www.auroragov.org/things_to_do/aurora_history_museum
On the evening of December 13th, Dr. Brownlee, the administration, and faculty/instructors of the Community College of Aurora celebrated the graduates of the CCA College Prep Program. Congratulations, graduates!
This past weekend, Dr. Mordecai volunteered the ring the bell for the Aurora Salvation Army. He was joined by Kevin Hougen, President and CEO of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. Both are members of the local Aurora Rotary Club. To learn more about the Aurora Salvation Army and support efforts, visit: https://aurora.salvationarmy.org/aurora_corps/
Recently, the Community College of Aurora was honored to host Lynn Baca for Adams County Commissioner, Chair of the Adams County Commissioners. Dr. Mordecai and the Commissioner enjoyed great conversation about workforce development, sustainability, and equity. To learn more about Adams County, visit: https://adcogov.org/
Dr. Mordecai Ian Brownlee, President of the Community College of Aurora said, “The efforts made by these young adults are to be commended and serves as a shining example of the power of a collaborative vision for a great cause. Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated has a long-established track record of ensuring that it’s equipping students of color with the necessary resources to be successful and this contribution will do just that.”
(From left) AACC board members Mordecai Brownlee, president of the Community College of Aurora (Colorado), and John “Ski” Sygielski, president of HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College. Photos from the 2022 AACC Fall Meeting, which comprised AACC commissions, committees and board of directors meetings can be found here: https://www.ccdaily.com/2022/11/snapshots-59/
National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS) is the largest professional auxiliary services support organization serving higher education. To learn about Dr. Mordecai’s C3X keynote address, visit: https://nacas.org/event/c3x/express/
This weekend, Dr. Mordecai and Daphne Brownlee attended the 44th Annual Colorado Black Women for Political Action Gala in the representation of the Community College of Aurora. Pictured with them is Bianka Emerson, President of the organization. to learn more about (CBWPA), please visit: https://www.cbwpa.org/
Recently, Dr. Mordecai had the pleasure of connecting with Lindsey Downs as a guest on the WCET Frontiers Podcast. Topics discussed include productivity hacks and life as a community college president.
“College President Mordecai Brownlee said the school wanted to make changes to its programs to better connect students to the job market. He said higher education has been slow to ensure students get the most value from their education.”
