Student Senate
Student Senate voting is open. Please select the link below for your campus.
Brooklyn Park
Voting open through September 19, 3:00 pm
Eden Prairie
Voting open through September 24
The Hennepin Technical College 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.
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.
Any currently registered student is invited to attend meetings and participate in Senate activities.
Interested in Joining?
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!
To become a voting member of the Student Senate, students must attend two consecutive meetings.
Find us on D2L for updates! Scroll to the bottom of your screen once you log in to select the senate shell.
Elections
Students may nominate themselves for up to two executive board positions:
Nominees must attend the April Student Senate meeting and deliver a speech about their qualifications and vision for their position. Or, send a video recording of their statement if they can't attend.
Nomination Criteria
- Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA
- Hold at least one (1) credit in the current semester
- Must be in good academic standing with the college
- Any additional requirements as laid out in the position descriptions
Note: All students elected to Executive Board positions must complete a training with the Student Senate Advisor and Director of Student Life and Career Development. Upon completion of training and on-boarding Executive Board Members will receive a $200 per month stipend for completing their assigned duties.
| Event | Brooklyn Park | Eden Prairie |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations Open | Aug 28, 12:00 pm | Aug 30, 12:00 pm |
| Nominations Close | Sept 5, 3:00 pm | Sept 11, 11:59 pm |
| Candidate Speeches | Sept 6, 12:00 pm | Sept 13, 12:00 pm |
| Voting Opens | Sept 6, 1:00 pm | Sept 13, 1:00 pm |
| Voting Closes | Sept 19, 3:00 pm | Sept 24, 11:59 pm |
| Swear in | Sept 20, 12:00 pm | Sept 27, 12:00 pm |
Meetings
Meetings are held from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on the following dates and locations.
Brooklyn Park Campus
On Campus Location Room H195
Zoom Link: minnstate.zoom.us/j/4344082081
Passcode: Senate
Fall 2023
- September 6
- September 20
- October 4
- October 25
- November 8
- November 29
- December 13
Eden Prairie Campus
On Campus Location Room E101
Zoom Link: minnstate.zoom.us/j/95397409267
Passcode: Senate
Fall 2023
- September 13
- September 27
- October 11
- November 1
- November 15
- December 6
Policy
The Student Senate is the Campus Student Organization as defined by the Minnesota State 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
Minnesota State 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.
Reports & Minutes
Student clubs and organizations are expected to report their activities to the Student Senate each month by completing the Student Clubs and Organizations Report Form.
Brooklyn Park Campus
Fall 2023
Spring 2023
Fall 2022
Spring 2022
- January 26
- February 16 (Executive Board)
- February 23
- March 2 (Executive Board)
- March 9
- March 23 (Executive Board)
- March 30
- April 13
- April 20 (Executive Board)
- April 27
Fall 2021
- August 25 (Senate 101)
- September 8 (Executive Board)
- September 15
- September 22 (Executive Board)
- September 29
- October 6 (Executive Board)
- October 13
- October 27
- November 3 (Executive Board)
- November 10
- November 17 (Executive Board)
- December 8
Spring 2021
Fall 2020
- August 26 (senate 101)
- August 26 Executive Board
- September 9
- September 16 Executive Board
- September 23
- September 30 Executive Board
- October 21 Executive Board
- October 28
- November 11
- December 9
Spring 2020
- January 22
- February 5
- February 26 Executive Board
- February 29 Executive Board
- March 11 Executive Board
- March 20 Executive Board (Student Senate COVID-19 Update from Leadership)
- March 25
- April 8 Executive Board
- April 9 Executive Board
- April 15
- April 22 Executive Board
- April 29
- May 6 Executive Board
- May 13
Fall 2019
Eden Prairie Campus
Fall 2023
Fall 2022
Spring 2022
Fall 2021
- August 25 (Senate 101)
- September 1 (Executive Board)
- September 8
- September 15 (Executive Board)
- September 22
- October 6
- November 3
- November 10 (Executive Board)
- December 1
Spring 2021
Fall 2020
- August 26 (Senate 101)
- September 2
- September 16
- October 7
- October 21
- November 4
- November 18
- December 2
Spring 2020
Fall 2019
2023-24 Student Senate Executive Officers
Brooklyn Park
Michael Engstrom
President
(Vacant)
Vice President
Johnny Philavanh
Treasurer
Tiffany Hedican
Public Relations Coordinator
Zachary Callahan
Secretary
Eden Prairie
Ken Orozco
President
Maeve Oldre
Vice President
Samuel Bjerkeset
Treasurer
(Vacant)
Public Relations Coordinator
(Vacant)
Secretary
Contact Information
Student Life & Career Development
Brooklyn Park & Eden Prairie campus | Room F120
Phone: 952-995-1300
Email: SLCD@HennepinTech.edu