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.
Find us on D2L for updates! Scroll to the bottom of your screen once you log in to select the senate shell.
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.
Student Senate 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 2022
- December 14
Spring 2023
- January 11 - Senate 101
- January 25
- February 22
- March 8
- March 22
- April 5
- April 19
- May 3
Eden Prairie Campus
On Campus Location Room E101
Zoom Link: minnstate.zoom.us/j/95397409267
passcode: Senate
Fall 2022
- December 7
Spring 2023
- January 11 - Senate 101
- January 18
- February 1
- February 15
- March 1
- March 29
- April 12
- April 26
- May 10
2022-23 Student Senate Executive Officers
Brooklyn Park

Francis Killen
President

Arkie Tarr
Vice President

Samuel Bjerkeset
Treasurer

Nuredin Kawo
Public Relations Coordinator

Arinze Ahumaraeze
Secretary
Eden Prairie

Ken Orozco
President

Michael Birkaya
Vice President

Maeve Oldre
Treasurer

Nik Jones
Public Relations Coordinator

Amira Sujaa
Secretary
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 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.
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 student taking at least one credit at Hennepin Technical College.
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!
Student Senate Meeting Minutes Archive
Brooklyn Park Campus
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 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