Student Senate

Student Senate Meetings

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 clubs and organizations are expected to report their activities to the Student Senate each month by completing the form below.

Student Clubs and Organizations Report Form

Due to COVID-19 social distancing regulations, Student Senate will meet via Zoom at the links below.

Find us on D2L for updates! Scroll to the bottom of your screen once you log in to select the senate shell.

Brooklyn Park Campus

Brooklyn Park Campus meeting link

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/98251173792
Password: senate

Spring 2022

Eden Prairie Campus

Eden Prairie Campus meeting link

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/98927681767
Password: senate

Spring 2022

Student Senate Elections for 2022-2023 Academic Year

	BPC	EPC
Announce Elections	February 23	February 16
Nominations Open	February 25	February 25
Nominations Close	March 21	March 21
Candidate Speeches	March 30	April 6
Voting Opens	April 7	April 7
Voting Closes	April 19	April 19
Announce FY23 Elected Executive Board	April 27	April 20

2021-22 Student Senate Executive Officers

Brooklyn Park Campus

	President Lupe Lira-Jimenez
	Vice President Vacant Position
	Treasurer Kait McMullin
	Public Relations Coordinator Nuredin Kawo
	Secretary Arinze Ahumaraeze

Eden Prairie Campus

	President Waldo Callo Tapia
	Vice President Vacant Position
	Treasurer James Wobschall
	Public Relations Coordinator Vacant Position
	Secretary Alexandra Gleason

Commonly Asked Questions

Email Brooklyn Park Student Senate

Email Eden Prairie Student Senate

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!