Student Senate
The Student Senates represent all students at Hennepin Technical College. Any currently registered student is invited to attend meetings and participate in Senate activities.
To become a voting member of the Student Senate, attend two consecutive meetings.
Student Senate Meetings
EDEN PRAIRIE CAMPUS
Meetings Typically on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the Month
In Room E101
2019-20 Meeting Dates:
Fall Term
- August 28 (Senate 101, Learning Commons)
- September 4
- September 18
- October 2
- October 23
- November 6
- November 20
- December 4
- December 18
Spring Term
- January 29
- February 5
- February 19
- March 4
- March 25
- April 8
- April 22
- May 6
BROOKLYN PARK CAMPUS
Meetings Typically on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the Month
In Room J130
2019-20 Meeting Dates:
Fall Term
- August 28 (Senate 101, Learning Commons)
- September 11 (Meeting Minutes)
- September 18 Executive Board (Meeting Minutes)
- September 25 (Meeting Minutes)
- October 2 Executive Board (Meeting Minutes)
- October 9 (Meeting Minutes)
- October 23 Executive Board (Meeting Minutes)
- October 30 (Meeting Minutes)
- November 13 (Meeting Minutes)
- November 20 (Meeting Minutes)
- December 4 (Meeting Minutes)
- December 11 Executive Board (Meeting Minutes)
- December 18 (Meeting Minutes)
Spring Term
- January 22 (Meeting Minutes)
- February 5
- February 26
- March 11
- April 1
- April 15
- May 13
Student Senate Executive Board Election Timeline for 2020-2021
Eden Prairie Campus
February 5 Senate Meeting - Open Nominations
Feb.10-21 Senate election information posted around campus and email sent to students
Feb. 20 What's Poppin' - Student Senate Election Information
March 4 Senate Meeting - Close Nominations
March 25 Senate Meeting - Candidate Speeches
March 26-April 1 Elections are open and link emailed to students
April 8 Senate Meeting - Announce Elected Students
Brooklyn Park Campus
February 5 Senate Meeting - Open Nominations
Feb.10-26 Senate election information posted around campus and email sent to students
Feb. 19 What's Poppin' - Student Senate Election Information
March 11 Senate Meeting
March 25 Senate Meeting - Candidate Speeches
March 26-April 1 Elections are open and link emailed to students
April 15 Senate Meeting - Announce Elected Students
2019-20 Student Senate Executive Officers
Eden Prairie Campus
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President Serhii Nechytailo |
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Vice President Asani Ajogun |
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Treasurer Yen Duong |
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Secretary Ericka Hulm
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Public Relations Coordinator |
Brooklyn Park Campus
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Vice President |
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Treasurer |
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Secretary |
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Public Relations Coordinator |
Commonly Asked Questions
What is the Student Senate?
The HTC Student Senate is the voice of the student body in matters affecting student activities. It exists to initiate consideration of student problems, and to communicate action or recommendation to the designated school authorities.
- The Student Senate is the Campus Student Organization as defined by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MNSCU) policy 2.1. The policy assigns the following duties to the Student Senate:
- That the Student Senate is the official representative for all students
- That the Senate has the sole authority to recommend the chartering of all clubs to the President of the College
- MNSCU Policy 2.3 and 2.3.1, and 2.8.1, that the Student Senate has the authority to appoint students, to all college committees, such as Finance, Policy, and Facilities. The policies also require the administration to consult with the Student Senate.
As well as representing students, the Student Senate members are actively involved with LeadMN. LeadMN serves to add the Student Senates as well as lobbying the Legislature and Minnesota State. Read more on their webpage at www.leadmn.org.
Who can be a part of Student Senate?
Any full-time or part-time students taking one credit at Hennepin Tech.
Why should I join Student Senate?
Getting involved in any club or organization can be one of the greatest, most rewarding experiences you will have while you are in college. By joining Student Senate you will have the opportunity to:
- Network and socialize with students, staff, faculty and administrators
- Build experience for your resume.
- Gain invaluable skills for future employment.
- Build social skills by interacting with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
- Enhance communication skills.
- Develop leadership skills by learning to take responsibility and manage challenges.
- Make friends and have fun!