Hennepin Technical College

This document outlines the Academic and Student Affairs Plan for Hennepin Technical College, built upon four main pillars: Student Success, Managed Growth, Workplace Culture, and Organizational Effectiveness. The plan aims to increase student retention and completion, close equity gaps for First Generation, Pell-eligible, and Students of Color, establish the college as a leading provider of technical education, foster an inclusive work environment, and ensure wise financial stewardship and effective assessment practices.

The strategic plan, 'Access to Success', by Hennepin Technical College, is designed to provide excellence in career and technical education for employment and advancement in a global environment. Guided by its mission, vision, and values (Excellence, Innovation, Inclusion), the plan is structured around four strategic directions: student success, equity and inclusion, quality education, and resources. It aims to prepare a diverse workforce, foster cultural and global awareness, and promote civic engagement, with a vision to be a leader in innovative career and technical education that leads to success for all students.

This strategic plan outlines the direction for Hennepin Technical College, focusing on four key pillars: Student Success, Managed Growth, Workplace Culture, and Organizational Effectiveness. Key goals include closing student success gaps for First Generation, Pell-eligible, and Students of Color, growing the Full-Time Equivalent (FYE) student population to 4,000, creating an engaged, inclusive, and collaborative workplace, securing $5 million in alternative funding sources, and reducing persistence and completion gaps by 3% for specific student groups. The plan aims to provide excellence in career and technical education and assist every student in achieving their goals.

This document outlines the Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) and Persistence Plan for Hennepin Technical College (HTC) for the period of 2025-2030. The plan aims to support students from recruitment through graduation by focusing on an integrated approach across marketing, admissions, financial aid, academics, and student support services. Key goals include closing student success gaps for First Generation, Pell-eligible, and Students of Color, growing to 4,000 FYE, creating an engaged workplace, securing $5 million in alternative funding, and reducing persistence and completion gaps. The strategy is structured around four pillars: Student Success, Managed Growth, Workplace Culture, and Organizational Effectiveness, aligning with the college's mission, vision, and values, as well as the Minnesota State system's Equity 2030 plan and HLC goals.

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.