"Overcoming imposter syndrome in my personal journey required me to stop believing that I was not deserving of the success and opportunity afforded me. As a result, the biases and fears of others became the lens through which I viewed the world and myself. Freeing myself from those biases and fears opened the door to me realizing my own value and ultimately overcoming imposter syndrome." Read more at https://boldjourney.com/news/meet-dr-mordecai-ian-brownlee/
Recently, Dr. Mordecai had the honor of sharing tools for professional and personal success at the Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated Conference held in Colorado. Thank you Katrina Little for your leadership and the opportunity.
This week, Dr. Mordecai represented the Community College of Aurora on Dr. Ken Trzaska’s “The No Box Podcast” show. Topics discussed were equitable student success, college advancement, and student transformation. Episode link is forthcoming.
Recently, the Community College of Aurora hosted Wayne County Community College District for an on-campus visit. To learn more about WCCD, please visit: https://www.wcccd.edu/
Yesterday, Dr. Mordecai attended the celebration of fellow Community College of Aurora team members who completed their Aurora Chamber of Commerce Emerging Leaders Program. (Pictured from left to right: Dr. Hyekyung Lee, Nicole Banks, Eduardo Peralta, Courtney Butler, and Nnena West)
Almost 30 days ago, the Community College of Aurora held its 39th Annual Commencement. Here are some of the conversations Dr. Mordecai was privileged to have on stage with graduates.
Earlier this week, the Community College of Aurora was honored to host the State of Colorado Department of Higher Education and Colorado Department of Education Financial Aid Training. Dr. Mordecai welcomed attendees and spoke about how critical HB22-1366 is to improving post secondary access and economic mobility in Colorado.
On Saturday, May 27th, Dr. Mordecai was honored to represent the Community College of Aurora at the 10th Annual Colorado Freedom Memorial service. Thank you to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Continued prayers for the loved ones of our fallen and missing in action service members.
The Community College of Aurora is honored to partner with the AFIT Higher Ed (Alliance for Innovation & Transformation). The work of elevating equitable student success and ensuring an effective institutional approach during these challenging times requires a network of dedicated educators supporting and informing our collective works.
Recently, Dr. Mordecai represented the Community College of Aurora at the Aurora Chamber of Commerce Armed Forces Luncheon. Congratulations to Technical Sergeant Tumursuren Byambadash for her award honors. Also, thank you to Four Star General David D. Thompson, Vice Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force for providing an outstanding keynote address.
On May 6, 2023, Dr. Angie Paccione (Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education) and Colorado State Senator Rhonda Fields joined Dr. Mordecai at the Community College of Aurora’s 39th Annual Commencement. Senator Fields provided an amazing keynote address to CCA’s 2023 graduating class. Learn more at www.ccaurora.edu
This past weekend, Dr. Mordecai and his family represented the Community College of Aurora at the Colorado State University’s Spring Scrimmage Football Game.
On today, Dr. Mordecai testified to the State of Colorado Committee of Higher Education regarding House Bill 23-1246. The testimony was successful and now the house bill has moved to appropriations for further consideration. Pictured here at (left to right) Dr. Angie Paccione (Executive Director Colorado Department of Higher Education), Senator Rhonda Fields, Dr. Mordecai, and Senator Janet Buckner.
On yesterday, the Community College of Aurora was honor to host the new Consulado General de México en Denver, Pável Meléndez Cruz. Dr, Mordecai and Consul General Cruz talked partnership, continued commitment to the IME BECAS Scholarship Program, and new synergies to transform the lives of students from Mexican descent at the Community College of Aurora.
“I feel as though an apology is necessary to the youth that are in the room,” said panelist Mordecai Brownlee, president of the Community College of Aurora. “And I want to say I’m sorry on behalf of society, for the lack of intentionality that we have shown” in addressing this issue...I believe that our youth are going to change things, I do, but we’ve got to figure out how to keep them alive so they can,” he said.
“I think that anyone who knows the history of HBCUs and understands the significance of those institutions and why they were formed would understand that HBCUs were designed to continue the work of accessibility and opportunity to those who have been disenfranchised,” Brownlee said. “Pair that with the community college mission and our vision.”
