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May 21, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Hennepin Technical College Program And Department Advancement
This document outlines the Program and Department Advancement process, a comprehensive continuous improvement framework designed to ensure academic programs, departments, and student support areas remain current, effective, equitable, and responsive to workforce and student needs. Key focus areas include student success and equity, workforce and industry alignment, fiscal and operational sustainability, and continuous assessment and improvement. The process aims to prepare students for success in careers, further education, and lifelong learning through a collaborative, data-informed approach operating on a three-year review cycle.
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This document outlines Hennepin Technical College's strategic approach to High Learning Commission (HLC) Criterion 3, focusing on teaching and learning for student success. It emphasizes high-quality, student-centered teaching, continuous quality improvement, and ensuring every student receives the necessary tools, resources, and guidance. The plan is structured around seven core components: clear and consistent educational program outcomes, development of intellectual inquiry skills, provision of sufficient qualified faculty and staff, comprehensive student support and teaching resources, continuous assessment of student learning, regular program reviews for quality and industry alignment, and robust measurement of student success outcomes, including graduation and job placement rates.
Apr 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Student Life Board Minutes
The board met to hear funding requests from various student clubs for the 2026-27 academic year. Following presentations and budget reviews, the board unanimously approved specific funding allocations for twelve clubs, totaling $100,000 to be processed by the Finance Department. Additionally, the board discussed future recruitment strategies, specifically focusing on increasing student participation for board member positions and committees for the upcoming academic year.
Mar 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Student Life Board Minutes
The board discussed a funding request from the Auto Tech Club for a spring car show, which was approved. Additionally, the board approved a 2% increase to the student life fee, raising it from $6.50 to $6.63. Finally, the board reviewed the upcoming schedule for the April meetings, which will focus on reviewing and allocating funding requests for the 2026-27 academic year.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
