HTC Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jared Laabs (Marketing Specialist) at 952-995-1444 or jlaabs@hennepintech.edu
Marty Patterson named interim president at Hennepin Technical College
BROOKLYN PARK & EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. – Marvin (Marty) Patterson has been appointed by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees as interim president of Hennepin Technical College, Minnesota’s largest technical college, which has campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie and a Customized Training Center in Plymouth. He replaces Kathryn Jeffery, who resigned to take another position.
Patterson has been with the college since 1972, most recently serving as senior dean of instruction. He began his career at HTC as an instructor, and has held posts including student services supervisor, campus director, campus chief executive officer and vice president for academic affairs. He holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary mathematics education from the University of South Dakota.
“Working with the staff and students is the best part of being at the college,” said Patterson of his three decades at HTC. “The staff is devoted, dedicated and focused on preparing students for successful careers. It’s great to be part of that effort.”
Under the Board of Trustees’ policy, an interim president cannot be considered for the permanent presidency. A search committee for a new president will be appointed and Patterson will serve until a new president is appointed.
Hennepin Technical College (www.hennepintech.edu) is changing lives and building local and global communities one student’s dream at a time and is Minnesota’s largest technical college, serving more than 10,000 students at campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie and a Customized Training Center in Plymouth.
HTC offers more than 45 programs of study leading to certificates, diplomas, an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree. The college offers many evening and weekend classes, as well as online courses, to accommodate students’ schedules.
HTC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system comprised of 32 universities and community and technical colleges serving the higher education needs of Minnesota. The system serves about 240,000 students per year in credit-based courses and an additional 30,000 students in non-credit courses.
Contact HTC at 952-995-1300 or info@hennepintech.edu
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