Dr. Mordecai Featured on Campus Confidential Podcast
What’s more important than transparency? How do you shift from care as emotion to care as infrastructure? Which meetings should you just skip? (Hint: The answer starts with three Ps!)
Dr. Mordecai Brownlee (Community College of Aurora President) and Mary Janz (Marquette University Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life) provide TONS of ideas about how to create workplace well-being and explain why this is the new era of higher education we’ve been waiting for!
Campus Confidential is presented by Compass Group and produced by Corey Inscoe – with your hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman.
Listen to this episode on the Campus Confidential website, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.
Community College of Aurora Hosts White House Initiative for Black Americans
The Community College of Aurora was privileged to host The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans and Discovery Education for their "Power Up Colorado" event this week. Our sincerest appreciation for this monumental opportunity.
Dr. Mordecai Named one of the top 10 inspiring educational leaders of 2024 by The Education Magazine.
Community College of Aurora president, Mordecai Ian Brownlee, Ed.D., has been recognized as one of the top 10 inspiring educational leaders of 2024 by The Education Magazine!
Discover more about his visionary leadership and the impact on our community here: https://www.theeducationmagazine.com/dr-mordecai-ian-brownlee/
Beyond the Divide: Advancing Digital Equity and Access
To read this article, please visit: https://wcet.wiche.edu/frontiers/2024/04/11/beyond-the-divide-advancing-digital-equity-and-access/
Good morning, Champions! Week 17 Message
Good morning, Champions! It's time for our Week 17 message of the year 2024. We must do our part to create working environments where EVERYONE is valued, no matter their job title. “Your positionality does not equate to your value.”
Good morning, Champions! Week 16 Message
Good morning, Champions! It's time for our Week 16 message of the year 2024. This week, I want to encourage you NOT to allow your past to define you and don’t allow others to pull you backward. “Your past mistakes do not determine who you are. It’s time to focus on your desired future.”
Future of Work: Bringing Sidelined Talent into the Game
The annual Future of Work event features a half-day experience designed to help leaders gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing Colorado’s workforce. This year we will focus on Colorado’s untapped and under tapped talent who haven’t maximized their dreams for a sustainable career and prosperity. For more information, please visit www.COBRT.com
Unleashing Potential: Voices of Colorado Business on the Future of Work
"Unleashing Potential: Voices of Colorado Business on the Future of Work" presents a dynamic exploration of how Colorado's business leaders are adapting to and anticipating the future of work. Through insightful discussions and candid reflections, these influential voices delve into strategies for harnessing sidelined talent and fostering inclusive growth. Join us as we uncover innovative pathways to unlock the full potential of Colorado's workforce, shaping a vibrant future for all.
Dr. Mordecai Speaks at Inauguration of Connecticut State Community College President, Dr. O. John Maduko
Dr. Mordecai Brownlee spoke at the historic inauguration as the first President of CT State Community College, Dr. O John Maduko. To view photos of this event, please visit https://ctstate.edu/inauguration-gallery
GOOD MORNING, CHAMPIONS! WEEK 15 MESSAGE
Good morning, Champions! It's time for our Week 15 message of the year 2024. This week, let's discuss what to do when unplanned things occur. “Don’t allow a bad moment to turn into a bad day.”
Dr. Mordecai Speaks at Space Symposium
Today, Dr. Mordecai Brownlee represented the Community College of Aurora and the Colorado Community College System on the Education to Workforce Panel with Janine Davidson, President of Metropolitan State University of Denver, at the Space Symposium. Thank you to Dr. Melissa Patton (Space Foundation) for the opportunity and Debbie Brown (Colorado Business Roundtable) for your continued support. Photo also includes Mike Macklin and Fiona Lytle from the Colorado Community College System.
American Association of Community Colleges Annual Conference
Thank you to EVERYONE who attended Dr. Mordecai’s sessions at this year’s AACC Annual Conference. Both sessions were standing room only and well received. If you want to book Dr. Mordecai to speak at your institution or organization, please visit the “Booking” page.
Dr. Mordecai Receives Phi Theta Kappa Paragon Award for New Presidents
Dr. Mordecai received the Phi Theta Kappa Paragon Award for New Presidents this weekend at this year’s PTK Catalyst Convention. More photos are available on Dr. Mordecai’s social media platforms. Pictured with Dr. Mordecai are students, faculty, and staff members of the Community College of Aurora.
Embracing Change: Crafting Forward-Thinking Strategic Plans for Colleges in a Dynamic Society
To read Dr. Mordecai’s latest article published by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, please visit: https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15667472/embracing-change-crafting-forwardthinking-strategic-plans-for-colleges-in-a-dynamic-society
CBS News: Community College of Aurora receives congressional funding for STEM center in Colorado
To view this CBS news story, please visit https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/community-college-aurora-receives-congressional-funding-stem-center/.
Good Morning, Champions! Week 14 Message
Good morning, Champions! It's time for our Week 14 message of the year 2024. This week, let's talk about the power of resilience. We won’t let anyone or anything stop us from achieving our goals and dreams. We will either “find a way or make a way.”
Happy Easter From the Brownlee Family
Happy Easter, from the Brownlee Family. He is Risen!
Dr. Mordecai Receives the Dr. Roland B. Smith Board Leadership Award
The American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE) has served as my executive leadership training home since 2017, when I first attended the Leadership & Mentorship Institute in Alabama. This is where I first met Dr. Roland B. Smith II, who served as a faculty member and has ever since served as a mentor. One day after class, Dr. Smith took me to a mirror and taught me how to tie a bow tie, and I’ve been wearing bow ties ever since.
It was a tearful surprise to receive the Dr. Roland B. Smith Board Leadership Award this week. Thank you, Dr. Smith, for your investment in my executive leadership development. It is because of his sacrifices, boycotting, marching, and civil rights efforts, as well as so many others that I can serve in my capacity today. ❤️ - Dr. Mordecai
Good Morning, Champions! Week 13 Message
Good morning, Champions! It's time for our Week 13 message of the year 2024. This week, we continue our conversation about self-care. I encourage you “not to give so much of yourself to others that you neglect to care for yourself properly.”