About Hennepin Tech

Mission

To provide Excellence in career and technical education for employment and advancement in an ever-changing global environment.

Our Vision

To be the leader in career and technical education and assist every student in achieving their goals.

Our Values

Students, Innovation, Success, Community

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that Hennepin Technical College is located on the ancestral homelands of the Dakȟóta. The land upon which both campuses are built remains significant to the heritage of both the Dakȟóta and Anishinaabe peoples, and we pay our respect to the elders who have stewarded this land for centuries and continue to do so.

We, as part of this campus community, continue to deepen our awareness of the complex history of American colonialism and our complicity within its systemic practices. We also encourage those of us who are settlers on and visitors to this land to become familiar with the Dakȟóta and Anishinaabe peoples, whose lives and contributions are vital to the integrity of our institution.

Therefore, we recognize that words are not enough. We must ensure that our institution provides support and resources that increase access to all aspects of higher education for our American Indian students, staff, faculty, and community members.

Learner Outcomes

All Hennepin Tech students at the time of graduation will demonstrate proficiency in:

• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Technological Literacy
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Scientific Reasoning

Learner Values

While students are at Hennepin Tech they will develop:

• Professionalism
• Cultural and Global Awareness
• Safety and Environmental Responsibility
• Leadership and Self-Direction
• Creativity and Innovation
• Ethical and Social Responsibility

Accreditation

Hennepin Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Program specific documents describing the accreditations and licensures held by Hennepin Tech are available upon request from the College Registrar.

Accessibility

Hennepin Tech complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act, which provide for accommodations for students with disabilities. Hennepin Tech students needing accommodations should contact Access Services/Student Accommodations.

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Upon request, this information will be made available in an alternate format by contacting Access Services.

Diversity

Hennepin Tech recognizes, respects, and honors diversity existing in society due to an individual’s age, ethnicity, national origin, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, familial status, religion, creed, or socioeconomic status. The college is committed to creating a curriculum and learning environment that empowers students to become contributing members of an increasingly multicultural and diverse society. Students are encouraged to explore and to be exposed to diverse cultures and perspectives as an important aspect of their learning experience.

Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination in Employment and Education

Hennepin Technical College is committed to providing equal education and employment opportunities to all persons in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (CRA), as amended. The CRA prohibits discrimination in educational programs under Title IX and employment under Title VII based on race, color, national origin, sex, or religion. Federal law also prohibits discrimination based on age, disability, pregnancy, and certain Veteran status. The State of Minnesota further prohibits discrimination based on marital status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, or membership on a human rights commission.

In compliance with the law and as an integral part of its mission, Hennepin Technical College is dedicated to providing equal education and employment opportunities to all students and employees, regardless of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran.

To fulfill this commitment, Hennepin Tech not only prohibits discrimination but also takes affirmative steps to prevent sexual and discriminatory harassment in the workplace and classroom. Students or employees who have concerns or uncertainties about possible harassment or discrimination are encouraged to contact the Designated Officer, Sable Gjesvold at Sable.Gjesvold@HennepinTech.edu or 952-995-1647. Sable’s office is located at the Eden Prairie Campus, Room E150.

Additional policies and procedures related to discrimination, harassment, and sexual assault, as well as information on available resources, can be found on the Policies & Procedures webpage.

Contacts:

Student Contact
Sable Gjesvold
Director of Academic Support Programs
Title IX Coordinator
Designated Officer
Eden Prairie Campus, Room E150

Employee Contact
Joel Nelson
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
Employee A.D.A. Coordinator

Report/Complaint of Discrimination/Harassment Investigation and Resolution

This procedure is designed to further implement Minnesota State policies relating to nondiscrimination by providing a process through which individuals alleging violation of system non-discrimination policies may pursue a complaint. This includes allegations of discrimination or harassment based on sex, race, age, disability, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, familial status, status with regard to public assistance or membership or activity in a local commission. This procedure is not applicable to allegations of sexual violence, which should be handled under appropriate system and college or university policies and procedures.

This procedure shall apply to all individuals affiliated with Minnesota State, including its students, employees, and applicants for employment, and is intended to protect the rights and privacy of both the complainant and respondent and other involved individuals, as well as to prevent retaliation/reprisal. Individuals who violate this procedure shall be subject to disciplinary or other corrective action.

Not every act that may be offensive to an individual or group constitutes discrimination or harassment. In determining whether discrimination or harassment has occurred, the totality of the circumstances surrounding the incident must be carefully reviewed and due consideration must be given to the protection of individual rights, freedom of speech, academic freedom, and advocacy.

Minnesota State shall maintain and encourage full freedom, within the law, of expression, inquiry, teaching, and research. Academic freedom comes with a responsibility that all members of our education community benefit from it without intimidation, exploitation, or coercion. Discrimination and harassment are not within the protections of academic freedom.

To file a complaint, please refer to the Concern/Complaint/Grievance Form.

Student complaints are overseen by:
Sable Gjesvold
Director of Academic Support Programs
Title IX Coordinator
Designated Officer
Email: Sable.Gjesvold@HennepinTech.edu
Phone: 952-995-1544
Eden Prairie Campus, Room E150