Hennepin Technical College

This Civic Engagement Plan aims to increase campus-wide understanding of student registration and voting rates, and enhance student civic learning and engagement opportunities. The plan outlines actions such as promoting NSLVE data, celebrating Constitution Day and National Voter Registration Day, facilitating student senate activities for voter registration, and incorporating civic engagement pedagogy into faculty practices. It is aligned with HTC Strategic Directions, Learner Values, Learner Outcomes, and Higher Learning Commission Criteria, emphasizing equity, inclusion, and social responsibility.

Key discussions included an approved motion for $42 for Koami to attend the LeadMN Event. Future planning involved scheduling upcoming training days and Senate 101. The group decided to postpone the Air Purifier/Ice Maker purchase until next semester and agreed to consult with Facilities/Management and Heidi Ricci regarding opinions and feasibility. Several future events were discussed, including Pizza for Senate 101, Student Appreciation Week, Valentine's Day, CTE month activities (possibly Top Golf), a movie and food event in March, a Women in Stem event, Be Healthy Week, Seniors Week, and an end-of-year Pizza Event, with a decision to bring back the Chess Tournament. A strategy for gaining group involvement by catering food for club meetings was proposed, and a policy was established to distribute T-Shirts to meeting attendees who have attended two consecutive meetings.

The meeting addressed several old business items, including the status of a kiosk being on standby and plans to acquire an air purifier and an ice machine. Discussion also covered T-shirt inventory, which mainly consists of medium and small sizes, and methods to increase participation in dental cleanings, noting the availability of $50 kits. Plans for an upcoming Chess tournament were confirmed, with the President taking charge. Concerns were raised regarding inappropriate language used in the Student Life center, with the advisor prepared to address the issue with the relevant Vice Principal if necessary. The schedule for Student Appreciation Week's Taco Bar was moved to Wednesday. New business included a directive to send names for recruiting to the advisor for term limit verification.

This Educator's Guide outlines the policies, procedures, and forms for Hennepin Technical College's Concurrent Enrollment Program, 'HennepinTech in the Schools'. It details the operational framework, eligibility requirements for students and high school instructors, course registration processes, and the roles and responsibilities of faculty liaisons and instructors. The guide aims to ensure the quality and rigor of college-level educational opportunities for high school students, adhering to standards set by Minnesota State, NACEP, and State of Minnesota legislation.

The Student Senate meeting included discussions about a school supply drive, a December event with ornament decoration, cookie decorating, and snowflake making, and savory snack options for senate meetings. A motion for $250 was approved for granola bars, chips, and soda for senate meetings. There were discussions about lowering the cost of shirts and replacing the hands design with the HTC logo. Students requested more savory options at events, and gift cards or free drinks from the coffee shop were considered. The possibility of running the chess tournament again was raised, and there was a LeadMN event where attendees learned about leadership and issues such as Copper and Sulfide Mining.