Colorado Community College System Day at the Capital

CCCS Day at the Capitol was a huge success! Thank you to our state legislators for attending our presentations, viewing our displays, and engaging with our leadership staff and students yesterday.

We were thrilled to share the stories of our students, our 13 colleges, and how we create educational and training opportunities for all Coloradans. Dr. Mordecai proudly represented the Community College of Aurora.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Luncheon Hosted by Community College of Aurora

Read more about this successful community event here: https://sentinelcolorado.com/0trending/cca-aurora-police-honor-community-student-inclusion-leaders/

Community College of Aurora Hosts Dr. Barbara J. Johnson

Earlier this week, the Community College of Aurora hosted Dr. Barbara J Johnson. Included in this photo with Dr. Mordecai and Dr. Johnson is Blair Lee - all are members of the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education. To learn more, please visit www.aabhe.education

GOOD MORNING, CHAMPIONS! WEEK 4 MESSAGE

Good morning, Champions! It’s time for our Week 4 message for the year 2024. This week, let’s discuss the importance of being honest with ourselves.

Aaron Harber Show on PBS

Dr. Mordecai just had the honor of representing the Community College of Aurora and the Colorado Community College System on the Aaron Harber Show (PBS). Thank you to the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Dr. Angie Paccione, for the opportunity. Learn more at https://harbertv.com/

Fox Zone Grand Opening

The Community College of Aurora opened the “Fox Zone” - our newly renovated gaming and community space moments ago!!! Thanks to our CCA Student Government, Student Success Division, and Strategic Communications Department for their collaboration.

Good Morning, Champions! Week 3 Message

Good morning, Champions! It’s time for our Week 3 message for the year 2024. This week, let’s discuss “identifying what would cause us to fail” this year.

Rev. Dr. MLK Wreath Laying Event

This weekend, Dr. Mordecai had the opportunity to speak at the City of Aurora Rev. Dr, Martin Luther King Jr Wreath Laying Ceremony at the MLK Library in Aurora, Colorado.

Supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado

Yesterday, Dr. Mordecai provided the keynote for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado’s “Big Futures Kickoff Event.” Special thank you to Elycia Cook, President and CEO, for your leadership and Polica Houston for the opportunity.

Dr. Mordecai to Keynote for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado

Dr. Mordecai will provide the keynote for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado this week! For more information, please visit www.biglittlecolorado.org

Good Morning, Champions! Week 2 Message

Good morning, Champions! It's time for our Week 2 message for the year 2024. This week, let’s focus on “identifying the resources we need to win” as we set the foundation for what can be our most successful year yet.

Partnering With Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Thank you, Polica Houston (VP of Programs for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America), for stopping by the Community College of Aurora this morning. I am super excited about our partnership!

EdTech Unleashed: Charting the Course for Higher Ed in 2024

Join Dr. Mordecai and other educators for an insightful and forward-looking webcast as we delve into the dynamic landscape of digital learning in higher education. To register for this webinar, click here.

Community college of Aurora hosts Colorado legislators’ Breakfast

Today, Dr. Mordecai welcomed leaders for the annual Aurora Chamber of Commerce Legislators' Breakfast. Eastern metro area legislative leaders and chamber members met to provide a platform for residents to hear about legislation plans for the following CO legislative session. Additional photos can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/ItsDrMordecai

Happy Holidays From The Brownlee Family

From my family to yours, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year. God Bless!

Colorado Business Roundtable Voices of Business Series

Recently, Debbie Brown and the Colorado Business Roundtable (COBRT) included Dr. Mordecai in the filming of their upcoming COBRT Voices of Business series. Stay tuned for more updates.

Celebrating the Cinematic Arts Department

Over the past several weeks, the Cinematic Arts Department at the Community College of Aurora has honored several of its students with awards and recognitions. In this photo, Dr. Mordecai takes a photo with several learners in the program and faculty and staff.

Dr. Mordecai Featured as Digital Leader

Dr. Josie Ahlquist recently featured Dr. Mordecai Brownlee and others as “Black Higher Education Leaders” advancing digital engagement. To read more, please visit: https://www.josieahlquist.com/celebrating-black-higher-education-leaders/

Supporting The Salvation Army

This morning, Dr. Mordecai had the honor of representing the Community College of Aurora and the Rotary Club of Aurora by “Ringing the Bell” for The Salvation Army-Aurora Colorado!

CCA Hosts “HACU On The Road,” Addressing Issues Facing Education For Hispanic/LatinX Students

To read this feature story, please visit: https://ccaurora.edu/news-press/press-release/cca-hosts-hacu-on-the-road-addressing-issues-facing-education-for-hispanic-latinx-students/