“It took some investing in me to see the value in myself,” he told an audience of over 100 business, government, and education leaders. “I think all of us have the responsibility to bring those opportunities to others.”
His comments were part of a panel hosted by the Colorado Business Roundtable, a public policy organization bringing together executives from Colorado’s largest employers. Joined by the presidents of Colorado State University (CSU), Colorado Mesa University, and University of Northern Colorado (UNC), Dr. Brownlee shared strategies to get more Coloradans into the workforce. To read more, click here.
Good morning, Champions! It's time for our Week 21 message of the year 2024. This week, let’s talk about “Learning How to Protect Your Energy.” There are ways to structure your day to ensure optimal success.
On Monday, Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) joined President of Community College of Aurora (CCA) Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, CCA Vice President of Academic Success Dr. Bobby Pace, industry partners, educators and students to present $850,000 to construct Community College of Aurora’s new Center for STEM, Power Mechanics and Applied Technologies. Currently under construction and scheduled to be completed by fall of 2025. Read the official press release here.
The urgency of higher education to integrate and create policies for using AI technology in the classroom is rapidly increasing. The equitable success of our students should remain front and center as we lead these efforts.
Good morning, Champions! It's time for our Week 20 message of the year 2024. In today’s society, we are constantly inundated with information, which can become a distraction. It is important to learn “What Does and What Does Not Require Our Attention.”
Good morning, Champions! It’s time for our Week 19 message of the year 2024. The unknown can be challenging, but we won’t allow fear to stop us! This week’s message is, “When you allow fear to reign, you are fully invested in failure.”
Good morning, Champions! It's time for our Week 18 message for 2024. How are you preparing to achieve your professional aspirations and dreams? This week’s message is, “When they sit down, be ready to stand up.”
Recently, Dr. Sarita E. Brown, President of Excelencia in Education, stopped by CCA to discuss research, policy, and national efforts to advance Latino student success with Dr. Mordecai. To learn more about Excelencia in Education, please visit https://www.edexcelencia.org/
What does it look like to be a faithful presence in the field of education from a leadership level? How can community college help address the labor shortage in the state of CO? Listen in as we interview Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, the sixth President of the Community College of Aurora, as he shares his thoughts on the role that community college can play in filling the gap between earning a degree and finding employment opportunities.
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.
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.
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!
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! 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.”
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
