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Diversity

HTC's Commitment to Diversity
Hennepin Technical College is committed to diversity initiatives that foster an inclusive community that recruits, welcomes, and supports those who have been historically excluded or underrepresented in higher education for reasons of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability, or income.

Diverse students

Diversity & Affirmative Action Office

Colette Campbell Stuart
Director of Diversity & Affirmative Action Officer
Hennepin Technical College
9000 Brooklyn Boulevard
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

Office Phone: 763-488-2633
Fax: 763-488-2932
Email: ccstuart@hennepintech.edu

HTC Policies

Diversity Committee 2007-2008

Committee Chair: Caren Abdelaal

Members: Adele Hansen, Amy Regan, Anna Poteryakhina, Colette Campbell Stuart, Heather McGannon, Jason Christian, Judy Berry, Keisha Woods, KimChau Ngo, Linda Davis, Lou Ann Perry, Mala Ugargol, Robert Mokua, Sharon Mohr, Therese Salber, Jill Kirschner, Rob Mestas

Multicultural & International Student Office

English as a Second Language (ESL) for Technical Studies
English Language Learners (ELL) are an important part of the HTC college community. HTC’s goal is to help ELL students be successful at HTC and beyond. Students who want to succeed in a technical college program need a good understanding of English, a strong vocabulary, good study skills, and knowledge of American culture. They also need to learn some of the special vocabulary that is used in training for different careers.

The goal of ESL is to prepare ELL students for enrollment in career programs. Courses focus on student’s academic and career skills. Students will learn reading, writing, listening, speaking, leadership, and technology skills needed in the college classrooms. Classes also introduce students to vocabulary needed for success in math classes. Special courses will be offered for students with manufacturing or nursing majors. ESL courses are for ELL students with an intermediate-level of English or higher.

Hennepin Technical College has set up services to assist immigrant students as they pursue an education in college. These services are part of our Student Services Department and are coordinated by the Student Advisors for the ELL and Immigrant Support Services. The advisors work with refugee and immigrant students providing variable levels of assistance:

Career exploration

Financial Aid Applications (FAFSA, Grants, Scholarships, and Loans)

Admissions and testing

Registration for classes

College and Community Services Referrals (Tutoring Services, Mentorship)

Work-study jobs

For more information, please contact the Student Advisors:

Anna Poteryakhina, Student Advisor
ELL & Immigrant Support Services
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park Campus
9000 Brooklyn Boulevard
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
763-488-2577
anna.poteryakhina@hennepintech.edu

Walid Safwat, Student Advisor
ELL & Immigrant Support Services
Hennepin Technical College
13100 College Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
952-995-1429 Eden Prairie Campus
walid.safwat@hennepintech.edu

Contact HTC at 952-995-1300 or info@hennepintech.edu