Pancakes With the President!

In support of finals week, Dr. Mordecai partnered with the Division of Student Success to host “Pancakes With the President.” Best of luck to all learners finishing up the fall semester.

"How to Use Current Data Systems and Predictive Analytics to Improve Student Success"

To access the recording of this webinar, please visit: https://learning.naspa.org/products/how-to-use-current-data-systems-and-predictive-analytics-to-improve-student-success?fbclid=IwAR1Q59iAbBkvTcvj_JlWR3Clq08Nodvj0cYWn0p7c_gEpnkeal1xlBYqXeA

Community College of Aurora Hosts Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)

This week, the Community College of Aurora (CCA) had the honor of hosting the HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities for “HACU on the Road.” Thank you to Dr. Antonio Flores, Colorado Community College System Chancellor Joseph Garcia, President of OLLU - Our Lady of the Lake University, Dr. Abel Chavez, CCA Presidential scholar Ben Salazar, La Academia de Liderazgo Fellow, Dra. Reyna Anaya, Colorado state demographer, Elizabeth Gardner, CCA VP of DEI & Chief of Staff, Dr. Angela Marquez, Dr. Roberto Montoya, AVP of Partner Success-HSIs at InsideTrack, and CG Pável Meléndez Cruz, Consul General of the Consulado General de México en Denver.

Honoring America's Veterans

On Veterans Day, the Community College of Aurora honored and thanked all the brave men and women who have served our country. Your sacrifice and dedication are truly appreciated. Thank you for your service.

Dr. Mordecai Joins Aurora TV for Election Coverage

To watch the recording of the live broadcast of AuroraTV's election night coverage on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, please visit: https://www.auroratv.org/video/election-night-2023

Community College of Aurora Thanks Colorado Community College System Legal Team

The Community College of Aurora is so grateful for the hard work and partnership of our Colorado Community College System legal team! Thank you Angie Gramse and Patrick Warwick-Diaz, two Aurora natives, for spending time with us on campus recently. You all make us better.

The Bloyer Effect Has Final Episode

Throughout the 2023 calendar year, Dr. Mordecai has joined co-hosts Scott and Casey Bloyer for their Sunday night radio show on 710 AM. Recently, the brothers hosted the last show on air and Dr. Mordecai was honored to participate. To listen to the last show and other episodes, please visit: https://open.spotify.com/show/1khUc2KLFU0JzH6SiRg4tO

Brand New Episode of "Discovering Your Mission" is Now Playing!

Higher education is going through a significant disruption, and even more changes are on the horizon. In this episode, I chat with journalist Paul Fain about the future of higher education and provide tips for colleges and universities to ensure their institutions remain sustainable for the long haul. Watch now at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjzqS2gYM90

Dr. Mordecai Teaches at the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) La Academia de Liderazgo

Yesterday, President Brownlee had the honor of presenting to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) La Academia de Liderazgo on how to develop their executive brand and digital presence. To learn more about the program, please visit: https://www.hacu.net/hacu/HACU_Leadership_Fellows_Program.asp

Dr. Mordecai to Keynote the AIMHO Annual Conference in November

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

Dr. Mordecai is Slated to Keynote the ACHIEVE Student Success Conference in 2024!

Learn more at: https://alabamatransfers.com/achieve-conference

Dr. Mordecai Speaks at Lakin Institute

The Lakin Institute is a national professional growth program sponsored by the Presidents’ Round Table of African American CEOs of Community Colleges. To learn more, please visit: https://theprt.org/lakin-institute/

Dr. Mordecai Collaborates With NASPA on New Publication

Recently, Dr. Mordecai was honored to represent the Community College of Aurora and Colorado Community College System by contributing to the next installation of the foundational “Learning Reconsidered” series. Thank you to NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and Dr. Kevin Kruger for the opportunity.

Colorado Men of Color Collaborative

Thank you to the Colorado Men of Color Collaborative for creating a space for community, learning, and brotherhood. Dr. Mordecai’s son, Mordecai Ian Jr. participated in the outing as well. To learn more about the Colorado Men of Color Collaborative, please visit: https://www.cmocc.org/

Aurora Economic Development Council Supports Community College of Aurora

Recently, the Aurora Economic Development Council hosted its annual A-List Gala. Sugar Ray Leonard served as the keynote speaker this year, and Daphne (Dr. Mordecai’s wife) joined Dr. Mordecai in representing the Community College of Aurora. To learn more about AEDC, please visit: https://www.auroraedc.com/

Dr. Mordecai Supporting CCA Student Leaders

Congratulations to our Community College of Aurora Black Student Association for hosting their first event of the 2023-2024 school year!

Dr. Linda Bowman Visits the Community College of Aurora

Dr. Linda Bowman, third president of the Community College of Aurora stopped by CCA in preparation for the college’s 40th anniversary celebration program. Linda, thank you for all you have done for CCA and your continued words of wisdom.

Dr. Mordecai Celebrates With Leadership & Mentorship Institute

20 years ago, Dr. Joseph Silver served as a founding director of the Leadership & Mentorship Institute. Dr. Mordecai Brownlee was admitted into the Institute in 2017 on full scholarship. To learn more about this engine that prepares African Americans to advance in their service to higher education, please visit: https://lmiexperience.org/

Dr. Mordecai Receives the Dr. Joseph H. Silver, Sr. LMI Alumni Award

This past weekend, Dr. Mordecai attended the Leadership & Mentorship Institute 20 year anniversary celebration. While there, he was surprised with the honor of being named the recipient of the Dr. Joseph H. Silver, Sr. LMI Alumni Award! President Brownlee is only the third person to receive this award.

Twenty years ago, Dr. Silver served as the Founding Director of the Leadership and Mentorship Institute, a training academy to prepare African Americans to serve higher education with excellence. Thank you to Dr. Silver, Dr. Barbara Johnson, Dr. Henrietta Pichon, and Dr. Roland Smith for this amazing honor.

To learn more about LMI, please visit: https://lmiexperience.org/

Speaking at South Metro Denver Chamber Workforce Development Conference

The Community College of Aurora is in the house! This week, Dr. Mordecai spoke at the Workforce Development Conference hosted by the South Metro Denver Chamber.