Dr. Mordecai Receives Phi Theta Kappa Paragon Award for New Presidents

Dr. Mordecai received the Phi Theta Kappa Paragon Award for New Presidents this weekend at this year’s PTK Catalyst Convention. More photos are available on Dr. Mordecai’s social media platforms. Pictured with Dr. Mordecai are students, faculty, and staff members of the Community College of Aurora.

Embracing Change: Crafting Forward-Thinking Strategic Plans for Colleges in a Dynamic Society

To read Dr. Mordecai’s latest article published by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, please visit: https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15667472/embracing-change-crafting-forwardthinking-strategic-plans-for-colleges-in-a-dynamic-society

CBS News: Community College of Aurora receives congressional funding for STEM center in Colorado

To view this CBS news story, please visit https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/community-college-aurora-receives-congressional-funding-stem-center/.

Good Morning, Champions! Week 14 Message

Good morning, Champions! It's time for our Week 14 message of the year 2024. This week, let's talk about the power of resilience. We won’t let anyone or anything stop us from achieving our goals and dreams. We will either “find a way or make a way.”

Happy Easter From the Brownlee Family

Happy Easter, from the Brownlee Family. He is Risen!

Dr. Mordecai Receives the Dr. Roland B. Smith Board Leadership Award

The American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE) has served as my executive leadership training home since 2017, when I first attended the Leadership & Mentorship Institute in Alabama. This is where I first met Dr. Roland B. Smith II, who served as a faculty member and has ever since served as a mentor. One day after class, Dr. Smith took me to a mirror and taught me how to tie a bow tie, and I’ve been wearing bow ties ever since.

It was a tearful surprise to receive the Dr. Roland B. Smith Board Leadership Award this week. Thank you, Dr. Smith, for your investment in my executive leadership development. It is because of his sacrifices, boycotting, marching, and civil rights efforts, as well as so many others that I can serve in my capacity today. ❤️ - Dr. Mordecai

Good Morning, Champions! Week 13 Message

Good morning, Champions! It's time for our Week 13 message of the year 2024. This week, we continue our conversation about self-care. I encourage you “not to give so much of yourself to others that you neglect to care for yourself properly.”

Colorado Community College System Listening Tour

The Community College of Aurora was honored to recently host the Colorado Community College System for the second stop of its Listening Tour. This intentional experience provides inclusive feedback for our students, faculty, instructors, staff, and community leaders to inform the system's next five-year strategic plan. Thanks to Chancellor Joe Garcia and Board Chair Landon Mascareñaz for their leadership.

Community College of Aurora Represents at League for Innovation Conference

The Community College of Aurora was well represented at this year’s The League for Innovation in the Community College Annual Conference. Congratulations to all of our faculty and staff who received their awards.

GOOD MORNING, CHAMPIONS! WEEK 12 MESSAGE

Good morning, Champions! It's time for our Week 12 message of the year 2024. This week, let’s talk about the power of accountability. More precisely, “It’s Important to Hold Ourselves Accountable to a Greater Degree Than Anyone Else Ever Could.”

Dr. Mordecai to Speak at League for Innovation Conference

This weekend, Dr. Mordecai will serve on a panel with Davis Jenkins of the Community College Research Center discussing "How Can Community Colleges Help Expand and Diversify the Advanced Technology Workforce?"

To learn more, please visit: https://www.league.org/

GOOD MORNING, CHAMPIONS! WEEK 11 MESSAGE

Good morning, Champions! It's time for our Week 11 message of the year 2024. This week, I want to encourage you to "Learn How to Protect Your Mind." Think about how you are feeding your intellect and the ways you are wastefully spending your time.

Colorado State University - Pueblo Visits Community College of Aurora

Thank you, Colorado State University-Pueblo President Armando Valdez, for stopping by the Community College of Aurora and visiting with President Brownlee. We look forward to building stronger bridges and academic transfer pathways for our students.

Supporting Aurora's First Responders

Earlier this week, Dr. Mordecai received this kind gift from Aurora Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Allen Robnet. Thank you, sir. The Community College of Aurora is honored to work in partnership with our fire department and all first responders! 🇺🇸💪❤️

GOOD MORNING, CHAMPIONS! WEEK 10 MESSAGE

Good morning, Champions! It's time for our Week 10 message of the year 2024. This week, I want to encourage you to “Stop Doubting Yourself!” You have what it takes to succeed and fulfill your purpose.

Alliance for Innovation and Transformation

Dr. Mordecai represented the Community College of Aurora at the AFIT CEO meeting, learning about advancements in artificial intelligence and its integration with higher education. Pictured with Dr Mordecai is Dr. Brian Stokes of West Los Angeles Community College. Learn more about AFIT at https://www.afithighered.com/

GOOD MORNING, CHAMPIONS! WEEK 9 MESSAGE

Good morning, Champions! It's time for our Week 9 message of the year 2024. “How Are You Prioritizing Your Physical Health?” Failure to care for yourself is a failure to love oneself.

Teaching The Youth of Aurora and Denver About Economic Mobility

This weekend, Dr. Mordecai had the honor of talking about the importance of education and its significance in creating economic mobility with the youth of Aurora and Denver. Thank you to the NCNW Denver for this fantastic opportunity.

The Aaron Harber Show

Don't miss our 2-part series featuring Executive Director Angie Paccione (Ph.D., former Colorado State Representative, Global Business Consultant, and Professional Basketball Player) and Dr. Mordecai Brownlee (President of the Community College of Aurora, Aurora Chamber of Commerce Community Leader of the Year, U.S. Department of Education Unlocking Career Success Initiative “Champion,” and Member of the Global Community College Leadership Network).

The discussion will focus on disclosing new opportunities in Higher Education, as well as the upcoming challenges facing colleges and universities.

Part One will broadcast at 9:00 PM this Friday, February 23rd.

Part Two will broadcast at 9:00 PM on Friday, March 1st.

Exclusively on PBS 12 (www.https://www.pbs12.org/)

Achieving the Dream Conference

The work to advance equity for our students and within our communities continues for the Colorado Community College System. Dr. Stephanie Fujii, President of Arapahoe Community College, and Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, representing the Community College of Aurora, attended this year’s Achieving the Dream Conference. Thank you, Dr. Karen Stout and the entire DREAM Team, for everything you do.