Community College of Aurora Quarterly Update- April 2023

CCA President Mordecai Brownlee gives a quarterly update on the ongoing events and institutional successes of the college. Learn more at www.CCAurora.edu

Dr. Mordecai Participates in Roundtable Discuss With Dr. Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States of America

Yesterday, Dr. Mordecai had the honor of participating in a roundtable discussion with Dr. Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States of America. Care Forward Colorado has enabled the Community College of Aurora to provide more than $250,000 in tuition, fees, and supplies to students seeking careers in critical healthcare professions. As a whole, community colleges stand at the frontlines of the fight to promote equitable social and economic mobility. With the support of our national, state, and local legislators, more dreams will be realized

Dr. Mordecai Ends Term on American Association of Community Colleges Board

As the annual American Association of Community Colleges Conference ends in Aurora, Dr. Mordecai concluded his first tenure on the AACC Board. Pictured with Dr. Mordecai are other board members ending their tenures and Dr. Walter Bumphus, AACC President/CEO. To learn more about AACC, please visit: https://www.aacc.nche.edu/

The Community College of Aurora is Grateful for Senator Janet Thomas Buckner

The Community College of Aurora is grateful for champions like Senator Janet Thomas Buckner who has and continues to carry forward legislation that enables the transformation of student lives throughout the Colorado Community College System! We appreciate you, Senator Buckner.

Community College of Aurora Honors Jim Twombly

Jim Twombly, Aurora (Colorado) City Manager and Community College of Aurora Advisory will be retiring soon and concluding his tenure on the CCA Advisory Council. Jim, on behalf of CCA, thank you for your service and support.

Supporting Aurora Mental Health & Recovery Capital Project

Dr. Mordecai is honored to represent the Community College of Aurora on the Aurora Mental Health & Recovery Board of Directors. Recently, Rep. Jason Crow participated in a momentous check presentation in support of Aurora Mental Health & Recovery's new capital project.

Dr. Mordecai Provides Keynote at Capital Community College

Dr. Mordecai provided a keynote address at Capital Community College on March 16th for the NCBAA Northeast Conference. Pictured here with Dr. Mordecai is Dr. G. Duncan Harris, President of Capital Community College and fellow Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. member.

Colorado State Board of Education Member Kathy Plomer Visits Dr. Mordecai

Thank you Board Member Kathy Plomer of the Colorado State Board of Education for stopping by the Community College of Aurora to discuss opportunities for transformative educational solutions with President Brownlee!

Dr. Mordecai Guest Lectures for North Carolina Central University

This week, Dr. Mordecai provided a virtual guest lecture for North Carolina Central University’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Higher Education Administration Program. Learn more at https://www.nccu.edu/academics/graduate-programs/higher-education-administration-ms

(Video) Amazon Funds Historic Scholarship at the Community College of Aurora

Community College of Aurora announced the Presidential Scholars Program sponsored by Amazon. Amazon contributed $70,000 to this new initiative conceptualized by CCA President Dr. Mordecai Brownlee. To view this story, please visit: https://www.auroratv.org/video/community-college-aurora-and-amazon-announce-scholarship

Denver Business Journal Presents 40 Under 40 winner: Dr. Mordecai Ian Brownlee

To read this article, please visit: https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2023/03/10/40-under-40-winner-dr-mordecai-ian-brownlee.html

Dr. Mordecai to Speak on Panel at Innovations Conference

To register for the Innovations Conference, please visit: https://www.league.org/inn2023

Dr. Mordecai to Speak at American Association of Blacks in Higher Education Conference

To register for the conference, please visit https://www.blacksinhighered.org/ 

Dr. Mordecai Speaks at 2023 Digital Credentials Summit

Thank you to Education Design Lab and 1EdTech (formerly IMS Global) for bringing these college presidents from around the country for an insightful panel discussion regarding the power of skills-based micro-credentials and the critical role they will play in equitable economic mobility. From left to right: Dr. Falecia D. Williams, Dr. Kate Smith, Dr. Mordecai Ian Brownlee, Dr. Rufus Glasper, and Dr. Rick Aman.

To learn more, please visit: https://web.cvent.com/event/97816636-d4d7-48ae-8af1-973001e46135/summary

True Light Baptist Church Supports Community College of Aurora

Yesterday, Dr. Mordecai Brownlee provided a keynote address to True Light Baptist Church. In attendance were his wife (Daphne) and children. Pastor Shannon Warner and his wife are pictured here donating to the Community College of Aurora Scholarship Foundation Fund.

Dr. Mordecai Featured by Higher Education Digital Engagement Guru Dr. Josie Ahlquist

“I am a superfan of this president! He has a big heart and his hard work is evident online through his videos, podcast, XL Twitter following, and growing impact on Instagram. In person, he has a remarkable ability to connect with others - be prepared for him to really see you if you have the chance to connect. I am honored to call him a friend and mentor.” - Dr. Josie Ahlquist
Learn more at: http://www.JosieAhlquist.com

Dr. Mordecai to Speak at 1EdTech Annual Digital Credentials Summit

To learn more, please visit: https://web.cvent.com/event/97816636-d4d7-48ae-8af1-973001e46135/summary

Dr. Mordecai to Speak at True Light Baptist Church for Black History Program

To learn more, please visit: https://truelightonline.org/

Dr. Mordecai to Participate in Hudson County Community College's Upcoming Virtual Panel

To learn more and/or register, please visit: https://www.hccc.edu/page/symposium-agenda.html

Dr. Mordecai to Provide Virtual Keynote at Iowa Community College Online Consortium Spring Conference

To learn more information, please visit: https://www.iowacconline.org/