Last updated: 10/15/2026
The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) has announced a nationwide search for the next Community College of Aurora (CCA) President. CCCS is committed to a thorough and inclusive search process, which will identify the best leader for CCA from a deep and diverse pool of candidates. To assist in this effort, CCCS has partnered with national executive search firm, Isaacson, Miller. Isaacson, Miller is a preeminent firm serving academia in the recruitment of presidents for some of the nation’s leading colleges and universities – including previous searches within the Colorado Community College System. The search will be co-led by Donna Cramer, Partner, and Kennedy Kearney-Fischer, Managing Associate.
To fully define the qualifications and characteristics needed in the next president, CCA faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other stakeholders are asked to provide input. That input will be gathered through stakeholder conversations and the President Search Survey. Additionally, throughout the search process, you can submit search inquiries and candidate nominations directly to the Isaacson, Miller team through the firm’s website.
With the information gleaned from stakeholder conversations and shared through the feedback survey a position profile will be created to serve as a guiding document during the recruitment and assessment process. Recruitment efforts will begin immediately to develop a candidate pool for the search advisory committee to review, interview and assess in early 2027. The strongest candidates in that pool will be invited to meet with a larger group of campus constituencies in spring. It is the Chancellor’s expectation to announce the next CCA President late April or early May.
The CCA community can stay informed about the progress of this search through this webpage where appropriate details will be shared publicly. Please understand it is important for us to adhere to a process where our candidates can rely on the discretion of those involved in the search process and our guarantee of confidentiality.
Several virtual stakeholder conversations will be conducted in October for faculty, staff, students and interested parties to further explore the priorities of the college community in selecting the next CCA President.
Those unable to attend a virtual meeting are invited to share their thoughts through the President Search Survey. Below is a list of open stakeholder conversations.
CCCS Chancellor DeSanctis has appointed a search advisory committee to guide the selection process and make recommendations for a group of finalists to meet with a larger group of stakeholders. Selecting committee members is a thoughtful, deliberative process, and includes representatives from all aspects of the CCCS and CCA community – colleagues who will bring a variety of relevant professional, cultural and personal experiences to the table.
Oct. 15, 2026
DENVER, Colo. — The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) has launched a nationwide search for the next president of Community College of Aurora (CCA), with plans to announce the college’s next leader in late April or early May 2027.
Sept. 1, 2026
AURORA, Colo. – Dr. Mordecai Ian Brownlee, the sixth president of the Community College of Aurora (CCA), announced today that he will conclude his presidency in December 2026, following more than five years of leadership at the college.
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