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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

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Francis Killen
President

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Arkie Tarr
Vice President

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Samuel Bjerkeset
Treasurer

Nuredin Kawo

Nuredin Kawo
Public Relations Coordinator

Arinze Ahumaraeze

Arinze Ahumaraeze
Secretary

Eden Prairie

Ken Orozco

Ken Orozco
President

Michael Birkaya

Michael Birkaya
Vice President

Maeve Oldre

Maeve Oldre
Treasurer

Nik Jones

Nik Jones
Public Relations Coordinator

Amira Sujaa

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