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Equity & Inclusion

Our Commitment

Hennepin Technical College recognizes, respects, and honors diversity existing in society due to an individual’s age, ethnicity, national origin, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, familial status, religious beliefs, creeds, and socioeconomic status.

The college is committed, through its programs and policies, to embracing diversity, fostering inclusiveness, and advancing equity in creating a work and educational environment that empowers individuals to live and work productively in an ever-changing global society.

Hennepin Technical College’s commitment to diversity compels it to confront prejudicial, discriminatory behaviors and policies. The college supports aggressive steps and programs intended to remedy the historical under-represented of persons of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities in the workforce, and in ensuring a learning environment that is inclusive and equitable for all.

Leadership

Educates and advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion for students and employees as part of the College's efforts to create an environment of dignity and respect for all people.

Committee

Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to support the College's efforts to increase employee and student diversity, increase student persistence and completion rates, and increase the campus diversity climate for promoting contact with and understanding of diverse populations.

Accessibility Guide

Hennepin Technical College is committed to embracing diversity, fostering inclusiveness, and advancing equity. As part of this commitment, we have created an Accessibility Guide: a compiled guide to policies, programs, and physical spaces pertaining to inclusion here at the college.

News

From lemons to lemonade! An unexpected career change provides benefits

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Dental Assistant graduate
Dental Assistant graduate Shanthi Parevadhini describes how Hennepin Tech helped her overcome a major career challenge.

Grad thanks TRIO for helping him earn his degree

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Business graduate Samuel Koheneh
Business graduate Samuel Koheneh describes how a program called TRIO helped him earn his degree.

Robotics student plans aviation career

Friday, December 16, 2022

Robotics student with robot arm
Walid Ali and his brother are both enrolled in the Automation Engineering Robotics program at Hennepin Tech. Walid describes life as a student and his plans to work in aviation.

Turning over a new leaf: A naturalist studies Network Security

Friday, April 22, 2022

Waldo Callo Tapia, Hennepin Tech Student
Hennepin Tech student Waldo Callo Tapia earned a scholarship and discusses his education and career choice.

Contact Information

Leanne Rogstad
Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs

Phone: 763-488-2465
Email: Leanne.Rogstad@HennepinTech.edu

Lucky Perryman
Equity & Inclusion Specialist

Phone: 763-488-2819
Email: Lucky.Perryman@HennepinTech.edu