Community College of Aurora Students Are Amazing!

Recently, Dr. Mordecai spent time with CCA students in their Cultural Anthropology 101 course. HUGE “thank you” to Professor Elizabeth Hirsh for the invitation and her service to the students of CCA.

The Aurora-Denver Community Officially Welcomes Dr. Mordecai and Honors Senator Rhonda Fields

A new era was officially ushered in for the Community College of Aurora at the college’s annual Celebrating Connections event Tuesday night, Oct. 19, at the Hyatt Regency Aurora hotel. For more on this story, please visit: https://www.ccaurora.edu/blogs/fox-call/new-cca-president-mordecai-brownlee-formally-introduced-community-local-event

Dr. Mordecai Joins the Contributors of CONNECTed

For more information, please visit: https://www.getconnected.co/contributors

Diesel Day at the Community College of Aurora

Exciting things are happening at the Community College of Aurora! Recently, CCA hosted an opportunity to showcase various certifications and associate programs to future students.

Dr. Mordecai Featured in Shoutout Colorado Magazine

To read this latest article, please visit: https://shoutoutcolorado.com/meet-dr-mordecai-ian-brownlee-president-community-college-of-aurora/

New Podcast Alert: In Your Element With Eric Stoller And Guest Dr. Mordecai Brownlee

On this episode of In Your Element, Eric Stoller has a deep-dive conversation with Mordecai Brownlee, President of Community College of Aurora. Tune into this episode to learn the following:

• How does someone with a student affairs background become a community college president?

• What’s the 6-month plan for a new higher ed president?

• How do community colleges rebound from the damage done by the pandemic?

• How does student engagement happen with community college students?

To listen, please click here: https://podcasts.enrollify.org/in-your-element/episode-1-in-your-element-with-eric-stoller-and-guest-mordecai-brownlee

Hispanic Serving Institutions Week Kicks-Off at Community College of Aurora

The Community College of Aurora (CCA) marked the beginning of Hispanic Serving Institution Week today by celebrating with food, music and dancing. President Brownlee was also on hand to sign a proclamation designating it HSI Week at CCA.

The Experience of Leadership Will be Released October 12th!

Dr. Mordecai is excited to share his upcoming project with Fred Stuvek Jr. has received a release date. On October 12th, YOU can purchase this body of work on Amazon at the following link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FCQTKK3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_D511TSNYBF02W4GH3JTX

Dr. Mordecai to Participate in Upcoming WCET Webinar

WCET Webcast: Preparing for Fall: How Higher Education Administrators Are Planning for a New Normal. Register here: http://bit.ly/3gb0fGp

Dr. Mordecai Featured on Continuous Learner Podcast With Dr. Al

On this episode, Dr. Mordecai and Dr. Al discuss how to address student success during this historic and volatile time. To listen, visit: https://www.continuous-learning-institute.com/blog/student-success-equity-with-dr-mordecai-brownlee

Dr. Mordecai Featured on Mayor Mike Live!

On August 13th, Dr. Mordecai had the pleasure of representing the Community College of Aurora and being interviewed by Mr. Mike Coffman, Mayor of the City of Aurora. To view the interview, click here: https://www.auroratv.org/video/mayor-mike-live-8-12-21

Dr. Mordecai Celebrated His Birthday on August 11th

“First thing I said when I woke up this morning was, "Thank you God for another birthday, a healthy family, and the privilege of living out my dream as a community college president. There are no words to describe my level of gratitude. I simply plan to showcase my gratefulness through my acts of love to my family, and my works within the community I live and serve.” - Dr. Mordecai

Dr. Mordecai Has Been Selected to Serve as a Faculty Member for the Upcoming NASPA Institute for New Vice Presidents for Student Affairs

If you are a new VPSA (or know a new VPSA), please take a look at this program and share: https://www.naspa.org/events/naspa-institute-for-new-vice-presidents-for-student-affairs2

Brownlee Family Participates in Urban Leadership of Colorado 5K Run

Recently, the Brownlee Family represented Community College of Aurora by completing their first 5K walk in support of the Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado’s efforts to raise awareness for Mental Health.

Community College of Aurora Supports Colorado National Guard

Recently, the Brownlee family traveled to the Colorado National Guard exercise where the Community College of Aurora Emergency Management Institute was a partner. We are grateful for our military service members and first responders.

Dr. Mordecai Celebrates "Bring Your Dog to Work Day" at CCA

Pictured with his dog, Nylah, Dr. Mordecai celebrated “Bring Your Dog to Work Day” at the Community College of Aurora.

Dr. Mordecai Begins His Presidency at Community College of Aurora

Drs. Betsy Oudenhoven and Mordecai Brownlee both welcomed staffers at our Pizza with the President event on July 15th, President Brownlee’s first day with the institution.

Incoming president wants to take Community College of Aurora to ‘the next level’

To read this story, please click here.