New Jersey City University and Community College of Aurora
Thank you, Dr. Jonelle Knox, for bringing Dr. Andrés Acebo, President of New Jersey City University, and Dr. Mordecai together for the iconic college T-shirt exchange. Together, we are building and strengthening transfer pipelines between Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). On behalf of the Community College of Aurora, we look forward to discovering what we can accomplish together. 🦊
NAACP Aurora Colorado Branch Honors Community College of Aurora
Grateful for the unwavering support of the NAACP Aurora Colorado Branch as we work together to advance workforce development and combat poverty in our community. Together with the Community College of Aurora, we’re building connections that uplift and empower.
Thank you for your partnership and dedication to meaningful change! 🦊
Dr. Mordecai to Keynote 23rd Annual Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute
Dr. Mordecai Brownlee is thrilled to serve as the morning keynote speaker at the 23rd Annual Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute!
He’s honored to join this powerful gathering of faculty, staff, and administrators, all committed to advancing diversity, equity, and excellence in higher education. This year’s theme, "Utilizing High Impact and Equitable Programs to Achieve Organizational Excellence," sets the stage for a day rich with insights, strategies, and connections focused on elevating leadership pathways and success.
Dr. Brownlee looks forward to engaging with colleagues from across the nation in breakout sessions, hearing from leading experts, and contributing to impactful discussions that shape the future of our institutions.
For more information, please visit www.HACU.net
Aurora Sister Cities International Gala
Last Saturday was another memorable night for the Community College of Aurora and the City of Aurora, Colorado. CCA was honored to sponsor the Aurora Sister Cities International Gala tonight and receive recognition for our institutional support. Together, we will advance economic mobility and international affairs in our diverse community. 🦊
Good Morning, Champions! Week 44 of 2024
**Good Morning, Champions!**
It's time for our Week 44 message for 2024. In this video, let’s break free from the illusion of social media. Instead of getting caught up in comparing ourselves to others’ highlight reels, let’s focus on amplifying our own strengths, celebrating our own stories, and bringing our unique value to life.
Dr. Mordecai Provides Keynote at Jobs for the Future Pathways to Prosperity National Institute
Through Pathways to Prosperity (PtoP), Jobs for the Future is leading a national movement to reimagine how we prepare youth for the future of work. To learn more, please visit: https://www.jff.org/idea/pathways-to-prosperity-network/
Good Morning, Champions! Week 43 of 2024
☀️ **Good Morning, Champions!** ☀️
It's time for our Week 43 message for 2024. In this video, I discuss the importance of not allowing our past mistakes and fears to hold us back from a bright future. Forgive yourself, make amends, and seek professional support to move forward healthily.
Supporting Community College of Aurora Instructors
The faculty and instructors at the Community College of Aurora are so talented! While speaking at the Colorado Black Roundtable Annual Meeting this weekend, Dr. Mordecai was greeted by Dr. Jenaya Purdue, an instructor at CCA.
She is also a proud author of many books and is well-versed in international education. Learn more about this impressive educator at www.globalexeducation.com
Supporting Rural Education Partners
Recently, Dr. Mordecai presented with Morgan Community College President Freed and Northeastern Junior College President Mike White about the Colorado Community College System’s “Power of 13” approach to how we collectively serve the State of Colorado.
Thank you, Pro 15, for the opportunity. The Community College of Aurora was honored to participate.
For more information about Pro 15, please visit: https://pro15.org/
CCA President Brownlee named to top national college advisory board
AURORA | Mordecai Brownlee, president of the Community College of Aurora, was appointed to the Presidential Advisory Board of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society.
Brownlee is the sole representative from Colorado among 23 college presidents selected nationwide for this prestigious role, according to CCA officials.
“This is not just a recognition but an opportunity to contribute to a cause that uplifts and empowers students,” Brownlee said in a statement. “It is truly the honor of a lifetime, and I am committed to making a meaningful impact.”
Read the official news story here: https://sentinelcolorado.com/metro/cca-president-brownlee-named-to-top-national-college-advisory-board/
Beyond Scholarship Breakfast
Over $700,000 in Scholarships – Empowering Dreams at CCA!
Thanks to the incredible support from our community and generous donors, the Community College of Aurora Foundation secured over $700,000 in scholarships this past year! These scholarships are making dreams a reality for students like Eunese Downs and Akelia Reddie, who shared their inspiring stories at our recent Beyond Scholarship Breakfast. Moments like these remind us of the power of education and community.
Once again, thank you to our donors, elected officials, international delegates, Community College of Aurora Foundation board members, and our Foundation staff for your incredible support and generosity.
Good Morning, Champions! Week 42 of 2024
☀️ **Good Morning, Champions!** ☀️
It's time for our Week 42 message for 2024. In this video, I discuss the importance of avoiding the illusion of instant gratification and instead sticking to our plans, making data-driven adjustments, and ensuring that how we spend our time and money is aligned with our goals, mission, and strategic plans.🚀
Employer Perspectives on Immigration: Expanding the Talent Pool (Dr. Mordecai Featured)
Employer Perspectives on Immigration: Expanding the Talent Pool” features insights from Colorado employers on the need to modernize immigration policies. They discuss how creating legal pathways to immigration is essential for addressing the state’s talent crisis, ensuring economic growth, and securing the future of key industries. The video underscores that smart, market-based immigration reform is critical for maintaining Colorado’s competitiveness and prosperity in a rapidly evolving global economy.
Supporting Aurora Chapter of NAACP
The Aurora Branch of the NAACP hosted a group of fathers and community leaders to discuss the upcoming elections. The topics included economic development, education, and, most of all, voting. Special shout out to Superintendent Michael Giles and CCA President Mordecai Ian Brownlee for facilitating the discussion. - Aurora Chapter of the NAACP
CCA President Dr. Mordecai Brownlee Named to Prestigious PTK Advisory Board
AURORA, Colo. – The Community College of Aurora is pleased to announce that its President, Dr. Mordecai Brownlee has been named to the Presidential Advisory Board for the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society.
Dr. Brownlee joins 23 other college presidents from around the country on the esteemed board as Colorado’s representative.
Dr. Brownlee said, “I am deeply honored and profoundly grateful to be named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society Presidential Advisory Board. This is not just a recognition but a remarkable opportunity to serve and contribute to a cause that uplifts and empowers students. It is truly the honor of a lifetime, and I am committed to making a meaningful impact.”
On the board, he will provide input into the organization’s strategic plan, priorities, and direction. Presidential Advisory Board members advocate for Phi Theta Kappa, its members, and its mission while serving as liaisons between PTK headquarters and the college leaders in their states and advising PTK’s President and CEO and senior leaders.
“Phi Theta Kappa is at its best when we go beyond recognition and provide students with opportunities to make the most of their college experience,” Dr. Lynn Tincher Ladner, President and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa, said. “And, we would not be able to achieve this without the contributions and support of community college leaders like Dr. Mordecai Brownlee.”
As president of Community College of Aurora, Brownlee has spearheaded the college’s first capital project, oversaw the development of the college’s first school of nursing, led record-breaking capital and scholarship fundraising efforts, hired the largest and most diverse faculty in the college’s history, and led efforts to increase student completion rates at the college by more than 20 percent.
In addition to serving as a college president, Brownlee is a columnist for Diverse: Issues in Higher Education and EdSurge, where he shares insights into strategic planning for colleges, and he teaches at Lamar University within the College of Education and Human Development.
Read more (opens in a new window) on the announcement from PTK.
