Good morning, Champions! It's time for our Week 24 message of the year 2024. This week, take the time to reflect on “your spending habits.” We must adequately resource our personal strategic plan and reduce wasteful spending.
Dr. Brownlee said, “We are thrilled to announce that the Community College of Aurora has been reaffirmed for accreditation for the next ten years, marking a testament to our unwavering commitment to our excellence in education. This achievement results from the dedication and hard work of our exceptional faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders who continually strive for greatness. Together, we celebrate this milestone and reaffirm our collective dedication to providing quality educational pathways, supporting our local workforce, and advancing economic mobility.”
“The Community College of Aurora is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that ensures every student, including our students who identify as LGBTQ+ are valued, respected and supported,” says Dr. Mordecai. “Through this commitment to inclusion, we empower all learners to achieve their full potential and discover their purpose, fostering a sense of belonging and community that enhances the educational experience for everyone.”
Earlier this week, Dr. Mordecai became a graduate of the 40th Class of Leadership Aurora. To learn more about this program offered by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, please visit: https://www.aurorachamber.org/leadership-aurora/
Good morning, Champions! It's time for our Week 23 message of the year 2024. This week, let’s talk about “Review, Assess, Adjust.” With one more month remaining before we reach the year's mid-point, let’s stay intentional with our goals for this transformative year.
Over the weekend, Dr. Mordecai was joined by his son, Mordecai Ian Jr., who helped him facilitate three roundtable sessions at the University of Denver regarding manhood, fatherhood, and family. Thank you, Peter Lubembela, for your vision and leadership in creating “Black Men Feed Colorado,”
Yesterday was another historic day for the Community College of Aurora, as we signed an agreement with the Colorado School of Mines to develop the "Mines Academy at CCA." To support CCA's four new engineering degrees and advance our science transfer pathways, our students will now have direct admission into a public R1 research university focused on science and engineering.
Thank you, President Paul C. Johnson of Mines, for joining us and the outstanding faculty of our institutions, who made this partnership happen. A special "thank you" to Dr. Susan Young, Dean of Academic Success in STEM at CCA, for her leadership in steering this partnership.
Good morning, Champions! It’s time for our Week 22 message of the year 2024. This week, let’s talk about “The Significance of Memorial Day.” My deepest gratitude to all who serve, have served, or lost someone in service to our country in the Armed Forces. 🇺🇸🙏❤️
“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/
