Chris Hegenbarth

Minnesota North College's strategic plan centers on preparing lifelong learners and engaged citizens through transformative experiences that reflect the region's character and environment. The college aims to be a premier provider of life-changing education and a catalyst for regional prosperity. Core values include providing access and opportunity, fostering community engagement, advancing equity and inclusion, exploring the region's environment and culture, and creating a safe learning community that cultivates personal growth and critical thinking. The plan also focuses on developing students' communication, critical thinking, ethical citizenship, and learning integration skills.

Minnesota North College's mission is to prepare lifelong learners and engaged citizens through transformative experiences that reflect the region's character and environment. The college envisions itself as the premier provider of life-changing education and a catalyst for regional prosperity. Core values include providing access and opportunity, fostering community engagement, advancing equity and inclusion, exploring the region's environment and culture, and creating a safe learning community that cultivates personal growth and critical thinking. The college aims to equip students with effective communication, critical thinking, ethical citizenship, and integrated learning skills.