Chapter 3: Educational Policies
- Adoption: 6/20/07
- Revised: 11/16/2023
- Last Reviewed: 1/17/24 (AASC)
- President Approved: 2/9/24
- Next Review Date: 1/30/29
- Authority: MinnState Board Policy 3.36
- Custodian of Policy: Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs
Policy
In accordance with MinnState Board Policy 3.36, Hennepin Technical College prepares graduates for work, life, and citizenship.
Authority Delegation
The Board of Trustees delegates authority to Hennepin Technical College as a technical college to award Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, diplomas, and certificates and to offer educational programming required to support these awards.
HTC adheres to college and system level academic program approval processes regarding new academic programs, changes to existing academic programs, suspension of academic programs, and closure of academic programs.
HTC is committed to providing students options when academic programs are suspended, closed, or changed.
HTC adheres to academic review through the program advancement process, and Academic Affairs and Standards Council (AASC) review and approval.