On Thursday, April 7th, the Community College of Aurora Foundation hosted its scholarship luncheon. With a packed house in attendance, CCA raised over $195,000 for scholarships - a new record! Community partner, CIVITAS, kicked off the historic day with a $50,000 match gift. Thank you to EVERYONE who attended and donated. Photos of the event are available here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzJStr
Dr. Mordecai Testifies Before Congressional Subcommittee on Labor Shortage Solutions
““Lack of reliable transportation, childcare, and broadband access have historically created barriers to a quality education,” Dr. Brownlee said. “Listening to the voice of our students, CCA has worked in hand with our student body to eliminate barriers and provide resources to promote equitable access and opportunity for our students.” - Dr. Mordecai Brownlee
Read full story here: https://www.cccs.edu/cccs-news/dr-mordecai-brownlee-testifies-before-congressional-subcommittee-on-labor-shortage-solutions/
Dr. Mordecai Provides Congressional Testimony Regarding Workforce Development
“Community colleges like ours stand on the front lines and in service to the most disadvantaged students and those hardest impacted due to the pandemic,” Brownlee said.
Read full story here: https://www.ccdaily.com/2022/03/workforce-development-needs-more-support/
Dr. Mordecai Discusses Community College of Aurora's Advancements with Denver Business Journal
“Community College of Aurora President Mordecai Brownlee, who noted that his school now works with employers in areas like education and nursing on specific certificate programs, said he’d like to expand the list of collaborative industries and the ways he can serve them. Rather than multiyear programs, for example, he’d like to hear proposals from companies in sectors from cybersecurity to clean energy about how CCA might be able to retrain underemployed workers in courses from five to 12 weeks to fill their needs and help those firms grow.” - Dr. Mordecai Brownlee
Read full story at: https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2022/03/29/colorado-employers-education-workforce-needs-bills.html
EdTech: Focus on Higher Education Magazine Interviews Dr. Mordecai
“As an overall body of educators, now more than ever, we must embrace the various disruptions in the economy and society that are happening around us,” says Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, president of the Community College of Aurora. Read story here: https://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2022/03/understanding-digital-equity-gap-and-bridging-digital-divide-higher-ed-perfcon
Dr. Mordecai Joins Dr. Josie Ahlquist for Panel Discussion at NASPA
With the NASPA Annual Conference only days away, please add this session moderated by Dr. Josie Ahlquist, featuring Shea Kidd Brown, La'Tonya "LT" Rease Miles, Gourjoine M. Wade, Ed.D., and Dr. Mordecai to your agenda!
Dr. Mordecai to Join AABHE President's Panel
Dr. Mordecai Brownlee is honored to represent the Community College of Aurora at the upcoming American Association of Blacks in Higher Education - AABHE Annual Conference! For more information at www.AABHE.education
Dr. Mordecai Will Keynote the NASPA Community College Institute
Excited to share that next Sunday, March 20th Dr. Mordecai will provide the keynote at the NASPA Community College Institute. Please register to attend at conference.naspa.org
Connecting With Our City of Aurora Elected Officials
So grateful for our Aurora, Colorado elected officials! Dr. Bobby Pace and Dr. Mordecai had an opportunity this week to discuss economic growth and new programs with Council Member Crystal Murillo.
Dr. Mordecai to Speak at the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education Annual Conference
Greetings, educators! Are you ready to interview for administrative and executive roles, but need a little advice on how to nail the interview? Join me next week on March 15th (virtually) at the annual American Association of Blacks in Higher Education - AABHE National Conference for my session, “Next Level Accelerator: Tips on How to Prepare and Interview for Executive Institutional Roles.” Purchase your registration at www.AABHE.education
Dr. Mordecai to Provide Keynote at Odessa College
On February 25th, Dr. Mordecai provided the keynote for Odessa College’s 2022 Learning Summit!
Dr. Mordecai to Keynote City of Aurora Black History Program
On February 25th, Dr. Mordecai will keynote the Black History Program for the BEFABA – Black Employees for a Better Aurora! Another great opportunity to represent the Community College of Aurora!
Dr. Mordecai Connects with Colorado Governor Jared Polis
On February 22, Dr. Mordecai had the honor of discussing the exciting progress the Community College of Aurora is experiencing with Colorado Governor Jared Polis. Thank you to Executive Director Angie Paccione for the opportunity to attend this amazing event.
Dr. Mordecai Connects with U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper
On February 21, Dr. Mordecai had the opportunity to discuss various factors impacting the communities Community College of Aurora serves with Senator John Hickenlooper. Great night for CCA!
Brownlee Family Supporting Leadership Aurora
The Brownlee Family had a wonderful time supporting Aurora, Colorado City Hall Council Member Steve Sundberg and his establishment Legends for dinner on February 19th. In addition, proceeds from their dinner supported the Aurora Chamber of Commerce Leadership Aurora Class.
Connecting With Greater Aurora's Elected Officials
On February 15th, Dr. Mordecai attended the CSU Global sponsored mixer in downtown Denver, Colorado. While there, Dr. Mordecai took a photo with Paul Rosenthal, Regional Transportation District Board Member (middle) and John Wolfkill from the CCA Foundation!
Dr. Mordecai Provides Keynote at Blinn College
On Thursday, February 17th, Dr. Mordecai provided the keynote for Blinn College’s 2022 Diversity Summit.
Dr. Mordecai Speaking at the Equity Summit
For ticket information, please visit https://theequitysummit.com
Advancing the Dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Yesterday, Dr. Mordecai represented the Community College of Aurora at the MLK Jr. Library where nearly 2,000 meals were distributed. Thank you to the NAACP Aurora Colorado Branch, C. Omar Montgomery, and Bro. Jeff Fard for their coordination and leadership.
Dr. Mordecai's Keynote Address Quoted by The Denver Gazette
To read the article written by John Moore, please click here: https://denvergazette.com/arts-entertainment/on-mlk-day-theater-organizer-looks-to-move-ahead/article_05a15f8b-f25f-547a-9809-0057da37eee0.html?fbclid=IwAR0ghqWyoZaNzvl32tT4WVaXJU1goc3PlxWLLG17l29qa_88M14xvqBW0KM