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Fall 2013 Magazine

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Quick Lookat NHCC

44% of our students getmore than $35 million in financial aid each year

The average class size is 24 students

10,671 students take creditclasses, 1,162 take non-creditclasses

We are a diverse community –40% are students of color

New Bioscience and HealthCareers Center will open Fall 2014

Almost 500 students are going to NHCC while they’re still inhigh school

Our tuition is one of the lowest in the state

By 2018, 70% of jobs in Minnesota will require someeducation beyond high school

61% of our students are thefirst person in their family toattend college

You could earn any of 34 certificates,32 associate degrees, and 7 bachelordegrees on our campus

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In This Issue

2 Message from the President

6 Welcoming Dr. Lisa Larson as Acting President of NHCC

7 NHCC’s $276 Million Impact on Local Economy is Substantial

8 Professor Anna Kniebel means e-Business

9 Extended Partnership Gives Students New

Bachelor Degree Option

11 Alumnus Lance Olson Looks to His Alma Mater

for Customized Training

12 NHCC Receives Distinct Honors

14 Raking in the Awards

Miss Minnesota International andNHCC Alumna Charity Bess: proud of her crown and her diploma

10NHCC’s African & African-American Male Leadership and

Mentoring Movement

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NHCC partners with area universities to allow you to earn yourBachelors degree at our convenient location. Partnerships anddegrees include:

4-Year Degreeon our campus

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For more information visit www.nhcc.edu/bachelorsor www.nhcc.edu/coursechedule for a list of upper-divisionclasses offered this fall on our campus.

Business Concordia University–St. PaulBusiness Administration Metropolitan State UniversityNursing Metropolitan State UniversityBiochemistry & Biotechnology Minnesota State University–MoorheadConstruction Management Minnesota State University–MoorheadOperations Management Minnesota State University–MoorheadMedical Laboratory Science St. Cloud State University

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Infographic:A guide to paying for college

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NHCC Magazine is published twice a year and is distributed without charge to alumni, students, faculty, community members, and friends of NorthHennepin Community College. Please direct any correspondence regarding this publication to:

NHCC Communications Office7411 85th Ave. NorthBrooklyn Park, MN 55445763-488-0390 or 800-818-0395 [email protected]

Acting President Lisa Larson

Vice President of Academic AffairsJane Reinke

Vice President of Student AffairsLandon Pirius

Interim Marketing & Communications DirectorJanet McClelland

WritersJenny Caudill, Michelle Goode, Janet McClelland

Graphic DesignersJocelyn Anderson, Jenny Caudill, Alex Wasnick

Mission

Engaging Students, Changing Lives

North Hennepin Community College creates opportunities for students to reach their academicgoals, succeed in their chosen professions, and make a difference in the world.

Vision

Opportunity without limits, learning without end,and achievement beyond expectation

North Hennepin Community College is accreditedby the Higher Learning Commission of the NorthCentral Association of Colleges and Schools.

The College reserves the right to cancel, postpone,and reschedule course offerings. Lack of Englishskills should not be a barrier to admission and participation.

Visit our website at www.nhcc.edu for the most current class schedule information.

A Message from the President’s Office

As I reflect on the college’s mission of engaging students,changing lives and how we go about accomplishing ourmission, I can truly say that I’m a proud president.Proud of our students, proud of our faculty and staff,proud of our partners and the communities we serve.Our momentum here is strong, as demonstrated by the extraordinary stories and notable awards highlighted throughout this issue of the magazine, and I trust that we’ll only continue to move forward.

The cover story about the African & African AmericanMale Leadership/Mentoring Movement, for example, powerfully represents the differencewe strive to make. Students and employees came together to start an initiative that has alreadyproven to help students stay in school and graduate. Furthermore, black male communityleaders have agreed to mentor these men so they can look forward to post-college careers.Our foundation office has also received donations from local businesses to help support retention initiatives like these.

Other innovative initiatives, like our expanded partnership with Concordia University, givestudents access to continue their four-year education at NHCC’s campus. Internships withlocal businesses provide our students with on-the-job experience and the essential skillsneeded to be successful in the workplace. Collaborations with legislators and informationtechnology retailers resulted in strategies to train Minnesota workers for these high-demand/high-skilled/high-paying jobs, so employers are able to find employees locally.

For the next year, I will be serving at the system office as interim vice chancellor, where I will work at the state level for all 31 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities’ institutions.I’m confident that NHCC will continue to move forward under the leadership of Dr. LisaLarson, NHCC’s new acting president (pictured with me above). She, too, believes in ourmission and shares the passion and drive described in our welcome article on page 6.

I’m proud of NHCC and look forward to our future successes and that of our wonderfulstudents!

Sincerely,

Dr. John O’BrienPresident, North Hennepin Community College

North Hennepin Community College is a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. North Hennepin Community College and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminatedagainst in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.

This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 763-493-0555 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529. North Hennepin Community College’s Disability Access Services office can be reached at 763-493-0555.

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ne African-American student at NHCC came from a broken home, raised by his single mother. As achild, he was affected by his father’s absence and

his mother’s choice in abusive men.

Another was a refugee from Somalia who was accustomed to a different way of life. He was not only traumatized bythe loss of family members in the war, but felt ostracizedwhen he first came to America.

Similar to what we hear in the national news about the various achievement gap factors among black male collegestudents, these are the real backgrounds shared by our veryown at NHCC.

However, a group of black men at the college are doingsome really positive and powerful things to change theiroutlook. And the future is looking bright. See, 100 percentof the men in this new group have either successfully stayedin school (21) or graduated this past spring (8); includingDevery Peterson, the student from the broken home, who isnow excelling in college and is extremely active in campusand community activities; and Awale Osman, the studentfrom Somalia, who just graduated with the highest honorsand is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications atAugsburg College.

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NHCC’s African and African-American Male Leadership

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Robert Foster, approached a First YearExperience (FYE) instructor mid-semesterand said, “When this class began, therewere eight black men and now there areonly two. What can I do to help?”

From there, two FYE instructors beganexploring the issue, and with the help of three other advisors, meetings were set up with black male students to listen to them talk about their college experiences and obstacles. Then, withthe support of the Diversity and Equityoffice, NHCC formalized the African &African-American Male Leadership/Mentoring Movement (AAAMLMM).

The men continued to recruit moremembers and develop their goals. And,in doing so, decided to unite the Africanand African American male students.

“Africans and African Americans havemuch more in common than we havedifferences, including our past strugglesand future goals as black men,” said Foster. “More importantly, we as peopleare stronger as a group than we are individually, so we can help each otherthat much better.”

The makeup of the AAAMLMM andhow it works can be described in threeparts (soon to be four):

The first part provides campus leader-ship training to participating students by faculty, staff, and/or other outside professionals. This is done through interactive workshops and gives studentsthe initial tools they need to be effectiveleaders and mentors.

After leadership training, the studentleaders mentor other students who maybe struggling in school. The purpose of the second part is to provide studentleadership opportunities, as well as support to fellow brothers. In additionto the support and camaraderie the students provide to one another, theyalso encourage participation in extracur-ricular campus events and communityvolunteerism, since active students areproven to be more successful in school.The goal here is for students to persist in school, rather than drop out, and ultimately graduate.

The idea to form this group and its initiative – the African &African-American Male Leadership/Mentoring Movement –came up in the spring of 2012 when a concerned student tutor,

Awale Osman participated in many NHCC campus committees during his time as a student. At one meeting, an employee asked him how hefinds time to attend all these meetings on top of his academic responsibilities. Osman responded, “This is what I do for fun!” Through his college experiences taking liberalarts courses, assisting teachers, participating in policy making, and speaking at campus events, Osman decided on a career in education. “It’s where I believe I can contributethe most to others and receive the highest personal gratification.”


Devery Peterson credits his mother for where he is today. “Growing up was a challenge,but I have always admired the remarkable strength my mother showed in raising me, mybrother, and my sister. She’s my inspiration.” Currently working on his liberal arts degree atNHCC, a strong spokesperson on behalf of AAAMLMM, and an avid ally of other studentgroups on campus, Peterson plans to transfer to the Carlson School of Management tostudy business.

The third part engages students withblack male professionals, which includesguest speakers or job shadowing. This allows students to see and learn firsthandfrom positive role models, get inspired,set post-college expectations, and becomesuccessful leaders in their occupationsand communities.

For example, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system’s veryown Chief Diversity Officer, WhitneyHarris, has been meeting with the groupon a regular basis. He’s currently helpingthem gather their personal stories asblack men for possible publication in the Journal of Men’s Studies. “It’s myhonor to be a part of this importantinitiative. I’m extremely impressed bythe men in this group and what they’redoing. I hope other colleges will followtheir example,” said Harris.

To sustain this effort, there will be afourth part that will include the alumni

of this program to participate as the professionals and mentor the newestgeneration of students.

If you are interested in being a part of the African & African-American MaleLeadership/Mentoring Movement at

NHCC as a student or a professional, visit www.nhcc.edu/diversity for more information, or contact NHCC’s ChiefDiversity and Affirmative Action OfficerMichael Birchard at [email protected] 763-424-0944.

“More importantly, we as people are stronger as a group than we are individually, so we can help each other that much better.”

Robert Foster was born and raised in a small, impoverished, segregated town inTennessee. While Foster didn’t graduate high school, he was recruited by the navyduring his senior year and earned his GED. After serving as an E-6 officer, hemoved from the south to Minnesota because salaries were much higher. Heworked as a supervisor at a construction supplies plant and started attendingNHCC in 2010. He’s pursuing his A.S. in accounting with a goal of earning a B.S. in computer forensics at Metropolitan State University. He and his wife will be celebrating their 25th anniversary this year.

Some of the members of the AAAMLMM

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Welcoming Dr. Lisa Larson,Acting President of NHCC

he Minnesota State Colleges andUniversities (MnSCU) Board of

Trustees named Dr. Lisa Larson to serveas acting president of North HennepinCommunity College. Her appointmentbecame effective June 1, 2013, and will run for a term of 13 months, whileNHCC president Dr. John O’Brienserves as interim vice chancellor of academic and student affairs.

“I’m truly honored to have been chosenfor this important position and look forward to maintaining and advancingNHCC’s student focus, open communi-cation and consultation, and transparencyin decision-making,” said Dr. Larson.

Most recently the vice president for academic and student affairs at HennepinTechnical College, Dr. Larson also previously served as a dean at Lake Superior College from 2004-2007 and at Hennepin Technical College from 2000-2004, as well as a general education coordinator at DakotaCounty Technical College from 1999-2000. She has taught at Hennepin Technical College; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Minneapolis Business College; and the University of Minnesota – Crookston.

Dr. Larson holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education, speechcommunication, and political science from Northern State

University; a master’s degree in speech communication and industrial relations from Minnesota State University,Mankato; as well as a doctorate in educational leadership from St. Mary’s University.

In recommending her for the role,Chancellor Steven Rosenstonesaid, “Dr. Larson is an experienced

academic leader dedicated to studentsuccess and has strong partnerships withfaculty, staff, and the community. She is committed to the mission of communitycolleges. Under her leadership, NorthHennepin Community College will continue its tremendous momentum.”

Dr. O’Brien added, “I have known andrespected Dr. Larson for half a dozenyears. She knows the community, fullyunderstands the mission of our college,and is passionate about the values weshare. I also believe her unique perspectivewill be insightful. For these reasons and more, Dr. Larson has my complete confidence and my enthusiastic endorsement.”

Dr. Larson currently lives in Waconiawith her husband Tim of 21 years, and two children, Christian (age 10) and Miranda (age 7). She was born and raised in Watertown, SD, and enjoys reading, gardening, and watching her kids participate inhockey and gymnastics.

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North Hennepin Community College

Economic ImpactThe of

NHCC annually generates

in the twin cities area

2,628 Jobs increased by over 60% since 2007

$276 MILLION

in tax revenues for state and local government

$16 MILLION

the statewide impact of

the Minnesota State Colleges

MnSCU annually generates

$8.3 BILLION

80,856 Jobs in the state

and Universities System

56,876

23,979

including vendors, contractors, and businessessupplying colleges, universities, and students

Direct Jobs

Indirect Jobs


NHCC’s $276 Million Impact on LocalEconomy is Substantialt’s estimated that North HennepinCommunity College generates an

annual economic impact of $276 millionand 2,628 jobs in the Twin Cities areaaccording to the results of a study byWilder Research, a nationally recognizedsource of data used by state and localplanners, policy makers, and serviceproviders. Compared to the Wilder studyin 2007, NHCC more than doubled itsfinancial impact and increased jobs byover 60 percent.

“In addition to our mission of engagingstudents and changing lives, NHCCplays a vital role in supporting our stateand regional economy,” says NHCCPresident John O’Brien. “Our operationsand activities generated by faculty, staff,and students not only impact the regionaleconomy and support local business andindustry, but also reflect our area’s grow-ing and changing demographics.”

Jose Diaz, research scientist for Wilder,states, “This economic impact researchprovides a statistically valid measurementof the significance of an organization’sactivities on the regional economy. Policymakers and community leaders can usethe data to inform their decisions.NHCC clearly has a significant impacton the regional economy.”

The study further estimates the increasedproductivity value of the 784 associatedegrees awarded by NHCC in 2011.

Assuming a 40-year work life, the education received by NHCC graduateswill yield additional state income of$73.4 million. “NHCC makes a long-term contribution to the regional economy with every graduating class because the productivity improvementsfrom higher education last for theworker’s entire career,” said Diaz.

On a statewide level, the Wilder studyshows the 7 state universities and 24community and technical colleges thatmake up the Minnesota State Collegesand Universities system:

• Generate an annual economic impact of $8.3 billion (direct impact of $5 billion and indirect impact in other industries of $3.3 billion).• Represent a return of $13.53 for each $1 of state appropriation.• Generate an estimated 80,856 jobs in the state and approximately $490 million in tax revenues for Minnesota state and local governments.

In addition to the impact outlinedabove, the enhanced productivity ofMnSCU graduates across the state isequivalent to $4.7 billion of future value created each year.

To review the Wilder studies conducted for MnSCU and its institutions, visitwww.pa.mnscu.edu/publications/economicimpact/index.html

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Source: “The economic impact of North Hennepin Community College” by Wilder Research, February 2013

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nna Kniebel has taught BusinessComputer Systems & Management

at North Hennepin Community Collegefor over 30 years. Winner of NHCC’s2013 Award for Excellence in Teaching,Kniebel is a leader and innovator inbringing new technology to the classroom,and is one of the first NHCC professorsto adopt all-online and blended coursesinto her curriculum. She’s committed toproviding the best learning experience forher students, regardless of computer skilllevel. Here’s a bit of what she has to say:

My teaching style:If you’re a student taking a class from me,you’ll be participating in a style called active learning. Through demonstration,practice, and participation, we’ll learn the material together. Students maywork together in pairs or small groups on a project.

My grading and testing philosophy:I like to give students many grading opportunities. If you’re not exactly greatin one area, you may be able to make upthe grade somewhere else. In addition to

multiple choice testing, I give studentshomework where they use the application– projects using the software. They getproject points for creativity, extra research,applying what they know, and workingindependently. It’s not just a midtermand a final exam. They do many differentthings that go into their grade.

What you can expect from taking an online course from me:You can expect to hear from me – a lot! If you ask me a question, I’ll respondpretty quickly. If you’re getting behind in your work, you’ll be hearing from metoo. To be an online student, you need to be very organized and very motivated.I’ll do my best to help you stay on track,but you really have to keep up with yourhomework.

Try a class, then get a degree or certificate: If you want to pursue a certificate or degree in business, we encourage you tojust try a class. You could get a certificatewith as few as nine credits and put thaton your resume, while you continue tostudy for your associate’s degree. We alsohave “2+2 programs” for people who planto transfer to a four-year degree program.Our partnerships with Metropolitan StateUniversity and Bethel University, for example, allow students to easily applytheir Business Computer Systems &Management two-year degree credits toward a related four-year degree.

Kniebel has an M.A. in Business and MarketingEducation from the University of MinnesotaTwin Cities and a B.S. in Business and Marketing Education from Bemidji State College. Her areas of expertise include e-learning,higher education, instructional design, andMicrosoft Office.

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Learn about NHCC Business Computer Systems &Management ProfessorAnna Kniebel

At NHCC, our Business programsmean business!

Recognized by the Accreditation Council forBusiness Schools & Programs, NHCC’s businessprograms help students develop market-readyskills in business administration, business computer systems & management, finance,marketing, entrepreneurship, Microsoft, and more...

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• Earn certificates to enhance employability or to apply credits toward a degree

• Take a NEW Microsoft Office 2013 class

To learn about our various business programs,many of which can be completed online, visit www.nhcc.edu/business.

To learn about our partnerships with four-yearuniversities, including bachelor’s degrees thatcan be completed at NHCC’s campus, visitwww.nhcc.edu/bachelors.


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St. Paul have been partners for years,with articulation agreements that allowstudents to transfer their NHCC creditstoward a four-year degree at Concordia,students can now complete a Bachelor ofArts in Business at NHCC’s campus inBrooklyn Park beginning fall semester.

At the signing ceremony, NHCC Presi-dent Dr. John O’Brien stated, “Helpingstudents, especially working students orstudents with children, find ways tomanage their busy lives has always beenpart of our mission. Offering NHCC students a way to continue their four-year business degree from Concordia right

here on our campus is a great service.” Dr. Eric LaMott, Concordia Senior VicePresident and Chief Operating Officer,concurred. “Students will not only beable to take their classes at NHCC, butConcordia will also have staff on campusto provide student support services. Weare pleased to offer this opportunity.”

Students can complete their bachelor’sdegree in two years or less through Concordia’s accelerated cohort programmodel, taking classes on either Tuesdayor Thursday evenings at NHCC’s campusor online. Also, NHCC graduates whotransfer to Concordia will automaticallyreceive a scholarship of up to $2,000 towards their four-year degree.

NHCC and Concordia are planning tooffer more bachelor degree programs inthe near future.

For more information, contact Renae Fry,NHCC’s Dean of Business, Technology,and Career Programs at 763-493-0546 or [email protected].

WNHCC President Dr. John O’Brien and ConcordiaSenior Vice President and Chief Operating OfficerDr. Eric LaMott at the signing ceremony

eauty is not a look. It’s a feeling –on the inside – that carries through

to the outside. It’s a mindset.

NHCC alumna Charity Bess was recently crowned 2013 Miss MinnesotaInternational. Standing tall at 5’1” (5’7” in six inch heels), it wasn’t Bess’pretty white evening gown that won her this title. It was what she stood for.

Bess’ pageant platform focused on theimportance of mentorship. She is a mentor for the Girl Scouts, helpingyoung girls build courage, confidence,and character. “Growing up, one of themost valuable gifts I had was having apositive role model and mentor. I becamea mentor because I wanted to give backthe valuable life lessons I learned on myjourney to becoming a woman. ThroughGirl Scouts mentoring, I help girls

understand the importance of leadership,character development, financial literacy,business ethics, STEM fields, and somuch more.” As a contestant, Bess isalso involved with the pageant’s officialcharity, the American Heart Association’sGo Red for Women campaign.

Bess also shined on another stage thispast spring. Wearing a different kind ofcrown (a cap with a tassel), gown, andsash, she graduated from the Universityof Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in AfricanAmerican & African studies. “There’sno better feeling than graduation,” shesaid tearfully. “It’s what I worked so hard to accomplish. I now own it and it belongs to me!”

Bess transferred to the U of M fromNHCC, where she completed her generals. During her time as an NHCCstudent from 2008-2010, Bess was active in Phi Theta Kappa and the Honors program, honing in on her leadership skills. She also worked as a student ambassador, providingprospective students with informationabout college and acclimating new students to the campus. And she was a conversation partner, where sheteamed up with an NHCC student from another country to help withthe English language.

“My conversation partner was VilmaTopuzi from Albania. We became friends through the program and remainfriends to this day. In fact, Vilma also

transferred to and graduated from the U of M, and interned at the City of Brooklyn Park where I currentlywork as a communications specialist. Conversation Partners was one of my favorite experiences at NHCC.”

In addition, Bess was a recipient of theT. Christ Staael scholarship, designed forstudents who demonstrated service toothers and the surrounding community.She was also the student spokesperson atthe college’s annual gala in 2010.

“NHCC was a blessing! Like my family,NHCC instilled values, practiced integrity, provided support, and encouraged me to focus and go aftermy dreams. Plus, I always enjoy coming home to visit.”

Don’t be surprised to someday see Bess anchoring the news or hosting an entertainment show …

To learn more about NHCC academic and supplemental programs, visitwww.nhcc.edu/programs.

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A Beautiful MindNHCC Alumna Charity Bess is proud of her crown and evenprouder of her cap and gown


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onAgra Plant Manager Lance Olsonknew just who to call. His company

had just gone through its annual corporate-mandated organizational health check;and although largely favorable, he knewimprovements could be made.

“I have an A.A.S. in business from NorthHennepin Community College,” Olsonsays. “We’ve sent people to NHCC forprofessional training in Microsoft Officeand other business programs, but for thisproject I believed we needed a third partywith the expertise to dig deeper, get atthe issues, and help define what ‘job satisfaction’ and ‘trust in management’means to our employees.”

Nerita Hughes, NHCC’s Interim Directorof Professional Training and Development,and Beth Schaefer, Program DevelopmentDirector, met with Olson a couple of timesto determine which expert resources wouldbe the best for ConAgra. Consultant andtrainer Erin O’Hara Meyer worked sideby side with Schaefer to design, develop,and run a customized training program.“Erin surveyed each employee and then,after analyzing the results, Erin and Beth

will work with us to structure an on-going, company-wide training program,”says Olson. “Employee communicationsteams, led by members of our hourlyworkforce, are studying, rating, andranking issues that they then share withmanagement and apply to their jobs.People are engaged. It’s been a very effective and meaningful process.”

Olson reminds other alumni and businessleaders that NHCC can continue to serveyour business, education, and trainingneeds.

A Fortune 500 company with net sales of $18 billion and 36,000 employees,ConAgra is one of the largest privatepackaged food businesses in NorthAmerica. Brands such as Orville Redenbacker®, whose packaging is produced at ConAgra’s Maple Grove facility, are found in 97 percent ofU.S. households.

For more information on how NHCC’s Customized Training division can help your organization, visit www.nhcc.edu/ptd or call 763-488-0880.

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he Minnesota State College StudentAssociation (MSCSA) is comprised

of public two-year college students fromacross the state, who work with localand federal advocates to ensure accessible,quality, and affordable higher education.

Each spring, MSCSA holds a general assembly to elect its next year’s cabinet,together with an awards dinner to honorits past year’s outstanding students, faculty, and administers. Nominationsare made by peers and awarded byMSCSA leaders. This year, NHCChad much to celebrate!

Before 300 MSCSA delegates, NHCC’sStudent Senate was named Student Senate of the Year and with high regard.Kitty Hennemann, NHCC’s Directorof Student Life and Student Senate Advisor, indicated in her nominationthat, “The members of this year’s StudentSenate are dedicated, knowledgeable, andhave done an amazing job in learningabout the college’s operations, policies,student issues, and legislative issues.”

NHCC Student Senate officers included: Matthew Rubel, President;

Michelle Furrier, Vice President;Demetrius Wooden, Public Relations Coordinator; Heather Johnson, Legislative Coordinator; Nicole Herlitz,Treasurer/IT Coordinator; and RichardBarnier, Secretary. Among many things

throughout the year, they took time to meet with students one-on-one, made classroom visits, and attendedcommittee meetings with faculty andstaff to discuss student services, healthcare issues, and even remodeling ideasfor the campus center. They conductedonline surveys to collect and share theviews of the student body with campusleaders, MSCSA, state legislators, andWashington D.C. Rubel was alsoelected as MSCSA Treasurer for the2013-14 academic year.

“I have worked with many student senates over the years, but have neverseen one have such a strong impact on campus,” Hennemann concluded. Hennemann, too, received top honors – a General Assembly Resolution of the Minnesota State College StudentAssociation – making her the first lifetime member. NHCC’s StudentSenate proposed, and MSCSA passed,

this unanimous resolution in recognitionof Hennemann’s extraordinary contri-butions, leadership, and service.

Retiring this year, Hennemann startedher career in higher education with thestate in 1979 and joined NHCC in1996. During her tenure, she received a number of recognitions, including a MSCSA scholarship in her name and NHCC’s 2013 Women BuildingCommunities award honoring femaleleaders. “It has been a pleasure servingand working with students for thirty-four years!”

Lastly (because he insisted the studentscome first), NHCC President Dr. JohnO’Brien was awarded College President of the Year. He was nominated byNHCC student senators, includingRubel, who named O’Brien, “becauseof his open-mindedness, dedication toNHCC and MnSCU, and his amazingbudget consultations with our StudentSenate.”

To get involved in NHCC’s Student Senateor Student Life, visit nhcc.edu/studentlife.

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NHCC Receives Distinct Honors at MSCSA’s Annual Ceremony, including prestigious Student Senate of the Year


Left to right: Kitty Hennemann, Richard Barnier, Michelle Furrier, Heather Johnson, John O’Brien,Demetrius Wooden, Matthew Rubel, Nicole Herlitz

www.nhcc.edu/studentlife

1978 marketing graduate ofNHCC, now president of Vaddio

(a global manufacturing company of robotic cameras headquartered in Hopkins, Minnesota), Rob Sheeley is giving back to his local college and community by creating paid internshipopportunities for NHCC students.

A coordinated effort between NHCCand Vaddio, NHCC’s Foundation Officeworked with Vaddio’s marketing andcommunications manager, Kelly Perkins,to come up with an internship plan…

“Marketing interns are always helpful,”says Perkins. “So we wanted interns who would be eager to learn about andparticipate in things like market research,media tracking, trade show events, andvideo/photo shoots. In addition to thehands-on training students would learn,we also wanted students to walk away with the essential skills needed to be successful in the workplace, like goodcommunication skills and being able to work together as a team.”

After learning what Vaddio was lookingfor in a student intern, NHCC postedthe internship opportunity on campus,screened the students who applied, andforwarded recommendations to Perkinsfor Vaddio to interview. The two NHCCinterns selected were Amdi Jarjue andTin Tran.

“I was so happy to be chosen for this opportunity,” said Jarjue, “and it wasmore than what I even expected. I lookforward to coming to work because I learn something new every day byworking with various departments. My favorite is putting together tradeshow displays with Ken, the trade show manager. He has taught me a ton!”

Tran agrees and also enjoys creatingvideos for Vaddio’s various products andtraining demos. “I like working with the cameras and learning about the newtechnologies. Working with Jeremy in the IT department is so much fun.Actually, I love working with all the

awesome people at Vaddio – it’s a goodvibe here!”

“It was great seeing Amdi and Tin develop professionally,” states Perkins.“Amdi came to us very shy and nervous,but after a month or two, he found hisgroove. He immersed himself and tookinitiative to help out wherever needed.He has more world experience thanmost and one of the biggest hearts ofanyone I’ve ever met.”

“Then there’s Tin,” continues Perkins,“upbeat and a jack-of-all-trades, he possesses a magnetic personality and theability to do anything he sets his mind to –whether it’s marketing, communications,computer science, even sky diving.”

“Both guys are true gems, and we atVaddio learned and benefited from thisexperience too! It’s nice having helpinghands around.”

If you are an alumni who owns or worksfor a local business and is interested in setting up an internship opportunity forNHCC students, contact the NHCCFoundation at [email protected] or 763-424-0815.

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The Making of an InternshipNHCC Alumnus and Business Owner Hires NHCC Student Interns

Tran (left) was born in Minneapolis, but his family isoriginally from Vietnam. He completed his generalsthis past spring and is transferring to the Universityof Minnesota to pursue a double major in computerscience and communications.

Jarjue (right) moved to the United States fromGambia in 2011 and enrolled at NHCC in 2012. He’s working on his generals and plans to transferto St. Cloud State University to complete a bachelor’sdegree in economics, with a minor in marketing.

Jarjue and Tran didn’t know each other prior toworking at Vaddio, where they became friends. Together, they started the Study Break student club.



Raking in the Awards Phi Theta Kappa

Awale Osman and Ethan Capers (students) eachreceived an All-State Academic Team Award atPhi Theta Kappa’s annual celebration, which is presented to only a select group of studentsfrom community and technical colleges in Minnesota, forming the state’s team.

Jane Reinke (Vice President of Academic Affairs)received the Distinguished College AdministratorAward at Phi Theta Kappa’s annual nationalconvention for her outstanding support ofNHCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, Phi Xi.

Minnesota Campus Compact

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Academic and Student Affairs Division

Darion Harding (student) received the MinnesotaCampus Compact (MCC) Presidents’ StudentLeadership Award for his classroom servicelearning experience with Edinbrook Elementary,where he conducted readings of his first twochildren’s books, Can Henry Make It and Henry’sBest Christmas.

Robert Hansen (sociology professor) received the MCC Presidents’ Civic Engagement StewardAward for providing classroom service learningopportunities that link students with the community through civic thinking and social responsibility.

NHCC received MnSCU’s Innovative Partnering and Collaboration award for its Oracle Retail Initiative program, which reached out to local legislators and information technologybusinesses to discuss the skills and trainingneeded by workers in this field, as well as strategies to keep these good-paying jobs in Minnesota.

NHCC also received MnSCU’s Innovative Student Affairs program award for its Strategic Enrollment Management Planning program,which not only outlined a master academic and student affairs planning process with predictable enrollments and budgets at NHCC,but may also be used as a future systemwidemodel at MnSCU.

Phi Theta Kappa is the largest international honor society for two-year colleges that encourages scholarship among students. The All-State Academic Team recognizes two-year college students for their leadership, academic achievement, and community and college service. The Distinguished College Administrator Award is given to community college vice presidents, deans, or leaders (other than college presidents or chief executive officers) serving in an administrative capacity. Each Spring, MnSCU recognizes colleges and universities

who provide creativity, innovation, and excellence to students and the state. Awards are selected by peer academic and student affairs campuses and system administrators based on criteria, such as adaptability, collaboration, and enhanced student development.

MCC brings people together across higher education sectors to advance civic and community engagement in the state of Minnesota. Each year, MCC recognizes outstanding student leaders, community partners, and staff or faculty “stewards” of engagement who are identified by member campuses.

Awale Osman and Ethan Capers

Darion Harding


In addition to the honorary mentions throughout this issue of the magazine, NHCC, its students, and employees recently received a number of other prestigious awards.

Student Life

In addition to the 96 star students who received an Academic Excellence Award thispast academic year for maintaining a 4.0 GPA, the following recipients received:

Matt Rubel, Student Senate: President to President AwardSamuel Chavez-Barrett, Spanish Club: President of the Year AwardAlicia McLeod: Student of the Year AwardAwale Osman: Outstanding Student AwardMaria Star: Student Employee Excellence inService AwardClement Vaccaro: International Student AwardKheuvin Xiong: Friend of Student Life AwardConnie Sherman: Faculty of the Year AwardTroy Nellis: Staff of the Year Award

At its annual awards ceremony, NHCC’s Student Life office recognizes active clubs and organizations, outstandingstudents, and supportive advisors.

American Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges

NHCC placed third in the central region and twenty-sixth nationally at American MathematicsAssociation of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) Student Math League Exams this past academic year thanks to math students Andrew Boursier, Paolo Castelo Bringas, Keagan Callis, Mitchell Pagel, Anthony Perrault, Khoi Pham, Lane Johnson, and Huy Tran.

In addition (pun intended), Bringas and Pham ranked first and third, respectively, in the central region. Tran has the eighth highest combined score in Minnesota and Timothy Hoeder the ninth highest.

Twice each academic year, NHCC, along with hundreds of other two-year colleges across North America,participates in the AMATYC Student Math League Exams. Thousands of students take these exams in the fall and again in the spring.

National Council for Marketing & Public Relations

This past spring, NHCC received a Silver Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) for its “Making My Story” television commercial series, which highlights real students and faculty. They can be viewed throughout the college’s website at www.nhcc.edu and YouTube station atwww.youtube.com/northhennepin.

NCMPR is the only organization of its kind that represents more than 1,550 marketing and public relations professionals at 650 community and technical colleges across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Each year, NCMPR holds a national conference and awards ceremony. This year’s national competition drew 1,669 entries from 266 colleges.

Paolo Castelo Bringas

Maria Star

Clement Vaccaro with his wife and daughter

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Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online atwww.fafsa.ed.gov to determine your financial aid eligibility. The form requires you to submit information about your family’s income, assets, and your status as a resident. Use NHCC’s school code: 002370

After submitting the FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) summarizing what was submitted. Review it for accuracy and make any changes if necessary.

Next, you will receive an award notice from NHCC that outlines your financial aid for the current academic year.

Financial aid loans, grants, and scholarship disbursements are paid directlyto the college and applied toward your tuition and fees. Any remaining balance is made available to students to help pay for living expenses.

If you qualify, you can apply for open positions at the college from the Employment Opportunities link at www.nhcc.edu. Wages are paid directly to the student.

Explore scholarship opportunities through the NHCC Foundation atnhcc.edu/scholarships. You can also find external scholarships at sitessuch as collegeboard.org/scholarships, fastweb.com, and others. Beware of scholarship scams. Almost 91% of all student aid comes directly from the government or the school via the FAFSA. Therefore, be wary of any company that charges fees for financial aid assistance.

Financial Aid can help you invest in your future. Thelifetime benefits of being a college graduate are worththe investment. According to the U.S. Bureau of LaborStatistics, median earnings increase by about $5,000per year for students who earn an associate degree.

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College can be affordable.

$5,220A year at North Hennepin

$12,881A year at the University of Minnesota

$17,267Average year at private trade schools

$33,815Average year at private colleges & universities

$280,800The additional number of dollars, on average,you would earn over the course of a 40-yearcareer with an associate degree compared toa high school diploma. Add an additional$829,900, on average, if you continue on for your bachelor’s degree.

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Programs of Study

Associate in Arts (A.A.): 60 credits

Designed for transfer, the A.A. degree fulfills lower division general education requirements at all MnSCU institutions and some private institutions. The MnTC requirement for the A.A. degree includes 40 credits in all 10 goal areas.

Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.): 60-68 credits

Designed for transfer to B.F.A. or B.A. art programs, theA.F.A. degree may also be used for career preparation.The MnTC requirement may includes 24-40 credits in 6-10goal areas.

Associate in Science (A.S.): 60-68 credits

Designed for transfer, the A.S. degree may also be usedfor career preparation. The MnTC requirement for theA.S. degree includes 30 credits in six goal areas.

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.): 60 credits

Designed for career preparation, the A.A.S. degree mayalso be used for transfer. The MnTC requirement includes20 credits in three goal areas.

Certificate Programs: 9-30 credits

Designed for career preparation and enhancement, mostcredit certificate programs can be completed in one ortwo semesters and give students a solid foundation ofknowledge in a specific field.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): 40 credits

Designed to provide the general education requirementsin all 10 goal areas for the Associate of Arts degree, the MnTC is accepted by all Minnesota public higher education institutions and most private institutions to fulfill the lower division general education requirementsfor a Bachelor of Arts degree.



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Academic DevelopmentADEV 0940 Building A College VocabularyADEV 0951 College Reading and Learning Strategies IADEV 0952 College Reading and Learning Strategies IIADEV 1000 Career PlanningADEV 1010 Job Seeking SkillsADEV 1950 Reading Texts CriticallyADEV 1990 Study Skills in PsychologyADEV 1990 Study Skills in Sociology

AccountingACCT 2100 The Accounting CycleACCT 2111 Financial Accounting ACCT 2112 Managerial Accounting ACCT 2200 Applied Accounting Capstone CourseACCT 2230 Computerized Accounting with QuickBooksACCT 2250 Small Business PayrollACCT 2260 Small Business Income Taxes

American Sign LanguageASL 1101 American Sign Language IASL 1102 American Sign Language IIASL 1400 Fingerspelling and Numbers

AnthropologyANTH 1010 Introduction to Anthropology: Cultural AnthropologyANTH 1020 Introduction to Anthropology: Physical Anthropology,

Archaeology & PrehistoryANTH 1990 Anthropology of Religion

ArabicARBC 1030 Arab CulturesARBC 1101 Introduction to Arabic

ArtART 1040 Introduction to ArtART 1100 Creative Suite: Art, Design and the WebART 1101 Photography IART 1160 Digital PhotographyART 1270 Digital Video ProductionART 1301 Two Dimensional Design IART 1302 Two Dimensional Design IIART 1310 Three Dimensional DesignART 1340 Fundamentals of ColorART 1361 Ceramics IART 1362 Ceramics II

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ART 1401 Drawing IART 1402 Drawing IIART 2180 Art History: Pre-History to the Age of CathedralsART 2550 TypographyART 2561 Web Design/Graphics IART 2601 Graphic Design IART 2611 Painting IART 2612 Painting IIART 2740 Jewelry WorkshopART 2781 Quiltmaking Workshop IART 2782 Quiltmaking Workshop IIART 2901 Desktop Design IART 2970 Art Appreciation Field Trip

BiologyBIOL 1000 Life ScienceBIOL 1001 Biology IBIOL 1101 Principles of Biology IBIOL 1102 Principles of Biology IIBIOL 1120 Human BiologyBIOL 1130 Human Biology with a LabBIOL 1200 Current Environmental IssuesBIOL 1230 Medical Terminology I - BasicsBIOL 1231 Medical Terminology II - ApplicationBIOL 1350 Biology of WomenBIOL 2030 Plant BiologyBIOL 2100 MicrobiologyBIOL 2111 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Building Inspection TechnologyBIT 1050 Foundations of Construction Codes and InspectionsBIT 1150 Residential Plan Review and Field Inspections

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BusinessBUS 1000 Career PlanningBUS 1010 Job Seeking SkillsBUS 1100 Introduction to Business and the American EconomyBUS 1110 Essential Employment Skills BUS 1200 Principles of ManagementBUS 1210 Managerial CommunicationBUS 1220 Effective SupervisionBUS 1300 Legal Environment of BusinessBUS 1400 Business MathematicsBUS 1410 Introduction to Business FinanceBUS 1430 Financial Statement AnalysisBUS 1440 Personal Financial PlanningBUS 1450 InvestmentsBUS 1600 Principles of MarketingBUS 1610 Consumer BehaviorBUS 1700 Introduction to International BusinessBUS 1810 EntrepreneurshipBUS 2010 Internship BusinessBUS 2310 Introduction to E-Commerce

ChemistryCHEM 1000 Chemistry and Society CHEM 1010 Introduction to ChemistryCHEM 1030 Introduction to Physical SciencesCHEM 1061 Principles of Chemistry ICHEM 1062 Principles of Chemistry IICHEM 2061 Organic Chemistry ICHEM 2062 Organic Chemistry II

Communication StudiesCOMM 1010 Fundamentals of Public SpeakingCOMM 1110 Principles of Interpersonal CommunicationCOMM 1310 Intercultural CommunicationCOMM 1410 Human Communication Theory

Computer Information SystemsCIS 1000 Electronic Keyboarding CommunicationsCIS 1101 Business Computer Systems ICIS 1102 Business Computer Systems IICIS 1200 Word ProcessingCIS 1210 Desktop PublishingCIS 1220 Decision Making ExcelCIS 1250 Photoshop Essentials for BusinessCIS 1300 Introduction to InternetCIS 1310 The Whole InternetCIS 1320 Web ToolsCIS 2310 Introduction to E-Commerce

Computer ScienceCSCI 1000 Computer BasicsCSCI 1020 Beginning Web Page ProgrammingCSCI 1035 Introduction to Computer Programming with GamesCSCI 1040 Beginning Microsoft SQL ServerCSCI 1130 Introduction to Programming in JavaCSCI 1150 Programming in C# for .NETCSCI 2001 Structure of Computer Programming ICSCI 2020 Machine Architecture and OrganizationCSCI 2030 Database Modeling and DesignCSCI 2050 Internship Computer ScienceCSCI 2100 Introduction to Android Application DevelopmentCSCI 2400 Objective-C for Mobile ProgrammingCSCI 2500 Introduction to Mobile Programming in iOS

Construction Management / SupervisionCMSV 2875 Mechanical and Electrical SystemsCMSV 2885 Construction EstimatingCMSV 2890 Building Organization and Technology

EconomicsECON 1050 Economics of CrimeECON 1060 Principles of Economics MacroECON 1070 Principles of Economics Micro

EducationEDUC 1210 Introduction to Education

EngineeringENGR 1000 Introduction to Engineering and Design

EnglishENGL 0900 Preparation for College Writing IENGL 0950 Preparation for College Writing IIENGL 1150 Introduction to LiteratureENGL 1201 College Writing IENGL 1202 College Writing IIENGL 1250 Magazine Workshop

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ENGL 1450 Reading PlaysENGL 1900 Introduction to Creative WritingENGL 1940 Technical WritingENGL 2010 Writing Creative Non-Fiction and MemoirENGL 2020 Writing StoriesENGL 2320 Writing: From Structure to StyleENGL 2350 Women and LiteratureENGL 2380 American Indian LiteratureENGL 2550 Survey of British Literature IENGL 2950 Mystery and Detective FictionENGL 2960 Creative Writing Capstone Project

English for Speakers of Other LanguagesESOL 0830 Reading Skills DevelopmentESOL 0860 English Language Skills DevelopmentESOL 0880 Listening and Speaking Skill DevelopmentESOL 0900 College Vocabulary Development IIESOL 0930 Academic Reading and Study SkillsESOL 0960 Academic Writing Skills DevelopmentESOL 0980 Academic Listening and SpeakingESOL 1080 English PronunciationESOL 1230 College Reading and Studying SkillsESOL 1260 College Writing Skills DevelopmentESOL 1280 Listening and Speaking for College SuccessESOL 1990 Topic: Advanced Grammar Workshop

First Year ExperienceFYE 1020 First Year Experience

GeographyGEOG 1010 Physical GeographyGEOG 1100 World GeographyGEOG 1190 Area Studies: Africa

GeologyGEOL 1020 Minnesota Field Geology Series: Volcanic, Plutonic, and

Metamorphic GeologyGEOL 1110 Physical GeologyGEOL 1850 OceanographyGEOL 1851 Oceanography Lab

HealthHLTH 1030 Personal and Community HealthHLTH 1050 Stress ManagementHLTH 1060 Drugs and HealthHLTH 1070 NutritionHLTH 1250 Wellness for LifeHLTH 1600 First ResponderHLTH 1900 Healthy Sexuality

HistoryHIST 1010 World History: Origins to 1300HIST 1020 World History: 1300 to PresentHIST 1120 History of Western Civilization 1550 to PresentHIST 1130 History of the Medieval WestHIST 1200 History of the United States Through 1877HIST 1210 History of the United States Since 1877HIST 2900 Applied History

HistotechnologyHTN 1000 Clinical Laboratory BasicsHTN 2003 Histotechniques IIIHTN 2100 Special StainsHTN 2150 Special ProceduresHTN 2200 Histo-Anatomy

Honors SeminarHSEM 1000 Honors Seminar: Humor WritingHSEM 1000 Honors Seminar: Political and Legal Implications of

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Individualized StudiesPLA 1010 Individualized Studies Development

Interdisciplinary StudiesINTD 1040 American Indian Culture: Indigenous Peoples of

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MathematicsMATH 0800 Pre-AlgebraMATH 0901 Introduction to AlgebraMATH 0902 Intermediate AlgebraMATH 0980 Pre College AlgebraMATH 0990 Statway Statistics IMATH 1130 Elementary StatisticsMATH 1140 Finite MathematicsMATH 1150 College AlgebraMATH 1170 TrigonometryMATH 1180 Pre-CalculusMATH 1221 Calculus IMATH 1222 Calculus IIMATH 2220 Calculus IIIMATH 2300 Linear Algebra

Medical Laboratory TechnologyMLT 1000 Clinical Laboratory BasicsMLT 1200 Clinical Laboratory InstrumentationMLT 2100 Clinical ChemistryMLT 2150 Clinical ImmunohematologyMLT 2310 Applied PhlebotomyMLT 2320 Applied HematologyMLT 2330 Applied CoagulationMLT 2340 Applied UrinalysisMLT 2350 Applied MicrobiologyMLT 2360 Applied ImmunohematologyMLT 2380 Applied Chemistry

MusicMUSC 1130 College ChoirMUSC 1150 Chamber SingersMUSC 1160 Large Instrumental Ensemble: Concert BandMUSC 1160 Large Instrumental Ensemble: OrchestraMUSC 1170 Instrumental Jazz EnsembleMUSC 1180 Small Group Performance EnsembleMUSC 1180 Small Group Performance Ensemble: String QuartetMUSC 1200 Fundamentals of MusicMUSC 1220 Survey of Western MusicMUSC 1241 Music Theory IMUSC 1251 Ear Training and Sight Singing IMUSC 1300 Music in World CulturesMUSC 1350 History of Rock 'n RollMUSC 1501 Class Guitar IMUSC 1510 Applied Music: GuitarMUSC 1600 Class VoiceMUSC 1610 Applied Music: VoiceMUSC 1801 Class Piano IMUSC 1810 Applied Music: PianoMUSC 1830 Applied Music: StringsMUSC 1850 Applied Music: PercussionMUSC 1860 Applied Music: BrassMUSC 1870 Applied Music: WoodwindsMUSC 2010 Advanced Applied Music Lessons: PianoMUSC 2010 Advanced Applied Music Lessons: GuitarMUSC 2010 Advanced Applied Music Lessons: Strings


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MUSC 2010 Advanced Applied Music Lessons: BrassMUSC 2010 Advanced Applied Music Lessons: WoodwindsMUSC 2010 Advanced Applied Music Lessons: VoiceMUSC 2010 Advanced Applied Music Lessons: PercussionMUSC 2170 History of Music I: Medieval Through Classic ErasMUSC 2241 Music Theory IIIMUSC 2251 Ear Training and Sight Singing IIIMUSC 2970 Music Appreciation Field Trip

Natural ScienceNSCI 1010 Science of Disaster Workshop INSCI 1020 Science of Disaster Workshop IINSCI 1030 Science of Disaster Workshop IIINSCI 1050 AstronomyNSCI 1060 The Solar SystemNSCI 1070 Concepts of the Stars and UniverseNSCI 1120 MeteorologyNSCI 1990 Nobel Conference: Universe at its Limits

NursingNURS 1211 Foundations in NursingNURS 1213 Health Assessment in NursingNURS 2211 Provider of Care II

ParalegalPLEG 1111 Introduction to Law and Paralegal StudiesPLEG 1210 Computer Applications in the Legal ProfessionPLEG 1411 Litigation IPLEG 1412 Litigation IIPLEG 2211 Legal Research and Writing IPLEG 2212 Legal Research and Writing IIPLEG 2310 Criminal Law and ProcedurePLEG 2510 Contracts and Business OrganizationsPLEG 2620 PropertyPLEG 2710 Wills, Trusts, and Estate AdministrationPLEG 2930 Legal Studies Seminar and Internship

PhilosophyPHIL 1010 Introduction to PhilosophyPHIL 1020 EthicsPHIL 1030 Eastern ReligionsPHIL 1040 Western ReligionsPHIL 1050 Introduction to LogicPHIL 1060 Philosophy of ReligionPHIL 1110 Problem SolvingPHIL 1200 Environmental Ethics

Physical EducationPE 1010 Physical Fitness PE 1041 VolleyballPE 1050 Weight TrainingPE 1151 Golf IPE 1210 BadmintonPE 1240 Rock ClimbingPE 1250 Wellness for Life

PE 1260 Kinesthetic LearningPE 1270 Studio CyclePE 1310 Disc Golf (FROLF)PE 1400 Women’s Self DefensePE 1420 Walk, Jog, RunPE 1430 Tai Chi ChihPE 1440 KaratePE 1500 Foundations of Physical EducationPE 1740 HikingPE 1750 YogaPE 1820 Boot CampPE 1990 Fitness FusionPE 1990 Wilderness NavigationPE 2101 Concepts of Personal Training

PhysicsPHYS 1030 Introduction to Physical SciencesPHYS 1050 AstronomyPHYS 1060 The Solar SystemPHYS 1070 Concepts of the Stars and UniversePHYS 1120 MeteorologyPHYS 1201 Principles of Physics IPHYS 1202 Principles of Physics IIPHYS 1601 General Physics IPHYS 1602 General Physics IIPHYS 1990 Nobel Conference: Universe at its Limits

Political SciencePOLS 1100 American Government and PoliticsPOLS 1140 State and Local PoliticsPOLS 1600 Comparative PoliticsPOLS 1700 World PoliticsPOLS 2130 Constitutional Law


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PsychologyPSYC 1150 General PsychologyPSYC 1165 Psychology of AdjustmentPSYC 1170 Psychology of GenderPSYC 1210 Child DevelopmentPSYC 1220 Adult DevelopmentPSYC 2320 Abnormal PsychologyPSYC 2330 PersonalityPSYC 2340 Human Sexuality

Public WorksPUBW 1030 Public Works Management and CommunicationPUBW 1050 Public Works Operations and Maintenance

SociologySOC 1110 Introduction to Sociology SOC 1130 Social Problems/DevianceSOC 1710 Introduction to Criminal JusticeSOC 1720 Police and CommunitySOC 1730 Juvenile JusticeSOC 1750 Families in CrisisSOC 2210 Minority Groups

SpanishSPAN 1030 Spanish and Latin American CultureSPAN 1101 Beginning Spanish ISPAN 1102 Beginning Spanish IISPAN 2201 Intermediate Spanish I

Theatre, Film, and TelevisionTFT 1210 Introduction to TheatreTFT 1250 Introduction to FilmTFT 1270 Digital Video ProductionTFT 1320 World CinemaTFT 1500 Acting I: Improvisation and FoundationsTFT 1531 Stage Combat ITFT 1540 Acting for the CameraTFT 1600 Theatre Practicum: PerformanceTFT 1610 Theatre Practicum: Technical TFT 2950 Theatre Appreciation Field Trip


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Be an Approachable LeaderLeadership Breakfast Lectures Fall 2013 Series

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November 6 – Session II: Using Solution-Based Feedback to Change Behavior

November 20 – Session III: Choosing Conflict, Not Combat

Leaders in the workplace are expected to manage people, be skilled in new processes, and be well-informed on ever-evolving technologies. As the fog of demand increases, the one skillset that remains a beacon is clear communication. This year’s Leadership Breakfast Lecture series focuses on communication skills that you can use to be an approachable leader – one who is open-minded, amenable, accessible, useful, and practical.

By Sept. 30: Early Bird Registration $45 per session, After Oct.1: $55 per session

Series Special: take all three classes and receive a FREE copy of the bookPerfect Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People by Susan Benjamin.

For more info and to register: www.nhcc.edu/ptd or 763-424-0880

FREE!

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New! Business Communication SeriesLooking for a quick boost to your professional skillset? NHCC’s new 2-course Business Communication Essentials series will help you meetyour goals – fast! Get convenient, on-target training and learn practicalskills you can use right away. You will think strategically along withmastering a related technical skill.

Series I: Influential Business PresentationsProfessional presentation skills are becoming a new survival skill in the workplace. In this series, you’ll learn techniques to create dynamicpresentations that will not only get your point across, but deliver themessage with real impact.

Powerful Presentation SkillsIn a competitive market, it’s important to be able to present informationin a clear and comprehensive way to a small group, a large audience,or even one-on-one. Learn how to craft a persuasive message and deliver it with integrity and professionalism to get your desired results.

Creating Powerful Presentations: How to Put Microsoft Office’s Image Tools to Work for YouComputer-based visuals are becoming the standard for businesspresentations. Using the tools in the Microsoft Office suite, you’ll learn how to create, edit, and insert photos, charts, screen shots, and illustrations, and embed links and videos into your presentation to create effective and compelling narratives.

Series II: Positive Team CommunicationsStrong team communication skills can build relationships, keep everyoneon the same page, allow for open expression and direct feedback, andimprove confidence levels among members. In this series, get the toolsyou need to develop effective communication skills and create ahealthy and thriving team.

There are Lots of I’s in Team: Get Them to Work TogetherWhile the old saying professes “There are No I’s in Team,” workplacereality reveals individual views, strengths and weaknesses, and skillstraining all influence team performance. Gain the tools you need to improve team building, influence internal and external team communication, and motivate a team towards success.

Beyond Critical Thinking: How to Know You’re Using the Best Decision-making ModelThe ability to make a decision and put it into action is imperative in thework of business. A structured process – a decision-making model –can help clear away some of the chaos and uncertainty. Find out howto decide which model will yield your best results in any situation.

Series III: High Impact Business WritingEffective business writing gets attention, informs, and prompts action.The ability to write clearly and concisely can increase productivity andearn you creditability and respect in the workplace. Learn the skills toexpress your ideas through polished professional communications.

Business and Professional Writing: A 3-Step ApproachOur proven 3-step formula will show you the best techniques to communicate through the written word. Learn how to analyze youraudience and craft your message tailored precisely to them, how to organize your thoughts for clarity and impact, how to craft effectivesentences and paragraphs, and gain expert writing habits forconsistent results.

Using Personal Mobile Tech Devices ProfessionallyTo be productive during the business day, it is important to manageyour personal tech devices rather than the devices dictating your timeusage. Leverage your mobile tech device to improve your job timemanagement and productivity. You’ll learn best practice options forchoosing a communication platform to match your message, secureyour information, manage email and calls, and discover helpful appsfor organizing the workday.

Non-Credit Coursesoffered Fall 2013

Get started today – register at www.nhcc.edu/ptd or call (763) 424-0880

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L.E.A.D AcademyLeadership is about more than knowledge of an organization or itsprocesses. In fact, most leaders fail because they do not understandthe human element that is part of every team, project, or department.L.E.A.D. Academy takes a holistic approach to leadership skills: combiningthe technical skills to manage tasks with the strategies of leading people.It currently consists of three certificate tracks or you can pick andchoose one course to fit your leadership development needs.

Emerging Leader CertificateHaving the expertise to complete tasks successfully is an element thatleads to promotions; however, expertise alone does not translate intoleadership success. Learn the skills for leadership excellence includingdelegating, building effective teams, problem-solving when objectivesgo awry, setting clear expectations, and giving feedback that motivates.

Advanced Leadership CertificateLeaders need to be well-rounded and able to juggle their own development as well as that of their staff and organization. This certificate allows experienced leaders to assess their own skills andchoose sessions that will add to their leadership strategy toolbox.

Project Management Leadership CertificateProject Managers need to have a grasp on both the technical aspectsof leading projects and the people skills necessary to carry out the project phases. Learn the basics of project management according tothe Project Management Institute, discover your own leadershipstrengths and how they will aid you in leading projects, and gain theskills to effectively run meetings, build teams, and implement change.

Learn About Yourself

Leading With Your StrengthsSuccessful people know and build on their strengths to embracechange, engage with their team members, and create big results. Thiscourse focuses on understanding your own strengths and personality.

Exceptional Leadership and Emotional IntelligenceExceptional leaders understand the impact their actions and wordshave on the people they lead. In other words, exceptional leaders possess strong emotional intelligence (EI). Learn how to take your EI to a new level through assessment, application, and accomplishment.

Movin’ On Up –Employee One Day, Manager the Next!Promotions resulting from technical knowledge or industry-specific expertise often come with an expectation that you possess managementcapabilities. This class will help you learn strategies to motivate peopleand manage critical situations. You will learn the basics of leadershipconcepts, organizational change, and effective team building to helpyou project confidence and earn trust and respect as a new manager.

Engage Others

Getting People to Do What You Need Them To DoLearn communication skills to read others’ nonverbal clues, address issues without being confrontational, and get people to do what youneed them to do. Discover a set of tools to use the correct motivationfor the situation and people involved, improve cooperation, diffuseconflict, and manage difficult people.

There are lots of I’s in Team: Get Them to Work TogetherIn the workplace, individual views, multiple projects, strengths andweaknesses, lack of resources, and lack of training and knowledge,can influence team members’ performance. This course will increaseyour skills in team building, and reveal methods, tools, and techniquesto improve team effectiveness.

It’s a Process, Not an Event: Conducting Effective Performance ReviewsUnderstand the big picture of employee evaluation and learn to conductperformance reviews that change behavior, including best approachesfor positive and constructive feedback, and crafting a script to guideyour future review efforts, even for you most difficult employees.

A ct for Effectiveness

We Have to Stop Meeting Like This: Running Effective MeetingsIn this interactive course, you will learn to avoid common meeting pitfalls by using the essentials of group dynamic and structuring constructive conflict to move the group toward consensus.

Using Project Management Toolsfor Continuous ImprovementPracticing continuous improvement can often be mistaken for projectmanagement. This course will define how operational continuous improvement differs from project work and demonstrate how basicproject management tools can be used for improving processes.


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Using Personal Mobile Tech Devices ProfessionallyTo be productive during the business day, it is important to manageyour personal tech devices rather than the devices dictating your timeusage. Leverage your mobile tech device to improve your job timemanagement and productivity. You’ll learn best practice options forchoosing a communication platform to match your message, secureyour information, manage email and calls, and discover helpful appsfor organizing the workday.

Develop the Organization

Organizational Culture: Understand and Influence ItThe culture of an organization is very powerful. It determines missionand goals, reinforces values and actions, and drives (or prevents)change. This course will help you identify organizational cultures and maximize your leadership potential.

Change: From Enduring to Embracing ItChange management entails thoughtful planning involving the peopleaffected, and sensitive implementation. Learn a structured approach to training and transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations focusing on the competencies needed to accept, adapt, and lead during times of change.

Beyond Critical Thinking: How to Know You’re Using the Best Decision-making ModelThe ability to make a decision and put it into action is imperative in thework of business. A structured process – a decision-making model –can help clear away some of the chaos and uncertainty. Find out howto decide which model will yield your best results in any situation.

Social Media CertificatesBusinesses today are leveraging the power of social media to increasevisibility, engage new and existing audiences, and collect and analyzevaluable data. According to a recent industry survey, 74% of businessessaw an increase in website traffic after investing in social media, and65% use social media to gain market intelligence. Identify which socialmedia tools your audiences are using and learn how to create and execute a strategic social media campaign.

Social Media Strategist CertificateThis course, taught online, will introduce the online social media environment as a test prep for certification by the National Institute for Social Media. Review case studies and get an overview of the elements of social media and it's importance to the overall strategicplan for your business. When the course is complete, you will havebuilt a strategic social media plan reviewed and critiqued by a seasoned social media strategist and be eligible to test for the only national social media certification that exist in the industry.

Social Media Community Manager CertificateLearn to manage your online business communities utilizing Facebook,Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs and others. Gain an understanding of whatgoes into an effective social media messaging strategy and which platform is best for each type of message.

Project Management Professional®Skilled project managers are in demand. In addition to being one of the country’s most commonly listed job openings, the Bureau ofLabor Statistics predicts excellent job growth for project managers in many industries through 2014. Prepare yourself for career success by gaining the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to lead successful projects.

North Hennepin Community College is the only two-year institution in Minnesota that is a Registered Education Provider of the ProjectManagement Institute (PMI®). You’ll reap tremendous benefit studyingPMI’s standard project management strategies and processes integratedthroughout our curriculum and you’ll be on the right track if you’re interested in pursuing PMP certification.

Project Management Foundations Get the essentials of project management including being able to define projects and the role of the project manager, understandingprocess groups and how they are affected by organizational culture,and employing leadership techniques to assure project success.

Project Management SuccessDesigned for experienced project managers and those who have successfully completed Project Management Foundations, this fast-paced course provides an in-depth look at managing a project plan utilizing various tools, such as Microsoft Office Project 2010, while continually focusing on the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge®. Topics include quantitative risk planning, project governance, change management, benefits mapping, managing stakeholder expectations, and communicating project status.

Project Management Panel BreakfastProject Management is about continuous improvement.As the profession evolves, Project Management Institute,the global standard for project management, evolves with it. Hear from our panel of experts as they discuss the latest industry trends and address your questions.

Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 8am in the Grand Hall on the NHCC Campus

The event is FREE, but you must register to attend.Find out more or reserve your space at www.nhcc.edu/ptd

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Microsoft Office ClassesEnhance your computer skills or open doors to a new job with our hands-on courses. From basic to advanced, you will learn skills demanded by today's organizations.

New! Access Queries and ReportsThis session covers various ways to “ask questions” of your databaseincluding Select queries, Action queries, find duplicate, and unmatchedqueries. Learn to create and enhance Access reports through groupingdata, creating subtotals, and adding calculated fields, formatting andprinting.

New! Access Tables and FormsLearn how to set up and examine Access tables, including how to easilyenter and edit information, field properties that can be set to controldata entry, the various ways to set up a form, and how to add controlslike list boxes, check boxes, and drop-down lists.

New! OneNotePut the power of this note-taking software to work for you. You’lllearn free-form information gathering for both individual and multi-user collaboration including how to create written and typed notes,drawings, screen clippings, and audio commentaries

Access Basic 2010An introduction to database concepts and the Access environment.Learn how to design and create databases; work with tables, fields,and records; sort and filter data; set field properties and data entryrules; and create queries, forms, and reports.

Access Intermediate 2010Learn how to normalize data, manage table relationships, and enforcereferential integrity; work with Lookup fields and subdatasheets; createjoin queries, calculated fields, and summary values; add objects toforms and create advanced form types; print reports and labels; createand modify charts; and use PivotTables and PivotCharts.

Access Advanced 2010This course will cover how to query with SQL; create crosstab, parameter,and action queries; create macros; import, export, and link databaseobjects; interact with XML documents; create hyperlink fields; optimize,split, and back up databases; password-protect and encrypt databases;and set Access options and properties.

Excel 2010 Data Management CommandsTopics in this class focus on useful Excel commands for data managementincluding a review of basic commands such as sort, filter, and shortcutsto formatting; as well as more advanced features such as customviews, tables, custom and conditional formatting, and useful functionsfor data management, pivot tables, and macros.

Excel Basic 2010Get an introduction to spreadsheet terminology, Excel's components,and how to navigate worksheets and workbooks. Learn how to enterand edit text, values, formulas, and pictures; save workbooks in variousformats; move and copy data; and work with ranges, rows, and columns.We’ll also cover simple functions, basic formatting techniques, printing,how to create and modify charts, and skills to manage large workbooks.

Excel Intermediate 2010Gain the skills to use multiple worksheets and workbooks efficiently.Learn how to work with advanced formatting options, how to workwith tables, and how to format workbooks for email and the web. This course covers advanced charting techniques, use of trendlines and sparklines, worksheet auditing and protection, file sharing andmerging, and working with PivotTables and PivotCharts.

Earn a Microsoft Office Certificate

You can take Microsoft software classes individually, or combine them to earn a certificate. Register for a completecertificate program and receive a 15% discount.

Certificate programs include:• Office Essentials • Office Professional • Office Power User • Office Career Essentials

Get a complete list of courses in each

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Excel Advanced 2010Work with advanced formulas, as well as lookup functions such asVLOOKUP, MATCH, and INDEX. Learn about data validation and database functions such as DSUM, how to import and export data, and how to query external databases. Get the basics of the analyticalfeatures such as Goal Seek and Solver, running and recording macros,SmartArt graphics, and conditional formatting with graphics.

Outlook IGet the basics: how to read, create, send, and forward e-mail messages;how to manage attachments, configure message options, and usesearch folders; and how to manage contacts, work with tasks, createappointments, and schedule meetings.

Outlook IIThis course will cover more advanced skills including how to customizeOutlook, use Quick Steps, create shortcuts, work with contacts andmanage address books, customize messages and signatures, and setup automatic replies. Learn how to search folders, use filters, apply categories, create custom views, and set rules for organizing messages.

PowerPoint Basic 2010A PowerPoint introduction: learn to create, save, and rearrange presentations; format text, work with graphics, and insert tables and charts; how to use templates and themes, slide masters, and transition effects; and how to proof, run, and print presentations.

PowerPoint Advanced 2010Learn to customize PowerPoint including how to change settings,apply themes and templates, and work with graphics and tables. Spice up presentations with multimedia content and interactive elements; learn about presentation distribution options including PDF, HTML, and online broadcasts; and find out how to integrate PowerPoint with Word and Excel.

Excel Formulas and Functions 2010Spend a day focused on using formulas and functions. Participants willanalyze spreadsheets and determine which formulas and/or functionswould be appropriate to accurately complete the calculations. Takeyour Excel skills to a higher level.


EntrepreneurshipAre you an entrepreneur looking for ways to sustain or grow your business? Set yourself up for success with the right information, tools,and guidance to navigate the small business environment here in theTwin Cities – or anywhere in the country!

This affordable, convenient, and practical program will help you improve basic business skills, give you the tools to improve financialperformance, and identify and capture a greater share of the market.Choose from two educational tracks.

Track I: Essential Skills for EntrepreneursThis certificate is for individuals that are considering starting a businessbut want to know what goes into it and learn about developing a business plan. Learn the basics of marketing, communicating to youraudience, business finance, and get the opportunity for one-on-oneconsultation and training.

Track II: Skills to Sustain your Current BusinessFor the entrepreneur that has already developed their business plan orbeen in business for one year or more, this certificate is for planningthe next steps. Learn tactics for funding and tips for developing a loanpackage, engage in an advanced training module to develop businessgoals, and learn to communicate your business strategy.

Word Basic 2010After an introduction to Word's components, you will learn how tonavigate, enter and edit text, create and save documents, and how toenhance the appearance of a document with formatting options. Theclass will cover how to create tables; insert headers, footers, andgraphics; and document proofing and printing.

Word Intermediate 2010Learn to work with Word’s styles, sections, columns, and documenttemplates; how to format tables and work with graphics; how tomanage document revisions; and work with Word’s Web features.

Word Advanced 2010This course will cover creating a master document complete with tableof contents, a table of figures, footnotes, endnotes, an index, book-marks, cross-references, and Web frames. You will learn about mailmerges, how to create macros, ribbon customization, the Quick Accesstoolbar, and working with XML documents.

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How to Registerfor Professional Training & Development Courses

OnlineConvenient online registration can be found at www.nhcc.edu/continuing-education. Click on Browse Classes to get started.

By mailA printable registration form can be found online at www.nhcc.edu/continuing-education. Click on Browse Classes and then the FAQ link. You’llfind the link to the registration form on that page. Mail your completed registration form with check payable to North Hennepin Community Collegeor credit card information (Visa, MasterCard or Discover) to: NHCC-PTD, 7411 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55445.

By faxFollow the instructions above to find a printable registration form and fax your completed form with credit card information to (763) 424-0889.

By phoneCall in your registration with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover) to (763) 424-0880 Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm.

In personNHCC's Professional Training & Development is located in the Center for Business & Technology (CBT) building which is off of 85th Avenue North

in the east parking lot. Our office is open Monday – Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm.

Get Our Solutions at Your Conveniencewith Customized Training fromNorth Hennepin Community College

Improve quality, efficiency, and productivity

Increase profitability

Develop talent in hard-to-fill positions

Reach strategic organizational goals

Call 763-424-0880 to develop a custom training program for your organization.

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August 201319 Admissions Application Deadline for Fall Semester

24 Family Information Session

26 Fall Semester Classes Begin

September9 Rust & Wax Art Exhibition Opens through September 27

Opening Reception Thursday, September 12, 6pm

10 Student Success Day

13 Bioscience and Health Careers Center Beam Signing Ceremony

13 Keith Wann, ASL Comedian

18 Business Expo

October7 Alyssa Baguss Art Exhibition Opens through October 25

Opening Reception Thursday, October 10, 5pm

11 Faculty Lecture Series: A Report from the Front –The Battle of Words between the Neo-atheists and Religionists Bruce Lebus, Philosophy

15 Fall Job Fair

17 Education MN Visit Day through Friday, October 18

25 Theatre Production: Our Town through November 2

November4 Johnson Loud Art Exhibition Opens through December 6

Opening Reception Thursday, November 7, 5pm

4 Advising Week through November 8

8 Faculty Lecture Series: Monetary Policy and Fiscal Policy Desta Gelgelu, Economics

12 New Student Orientation Begins for Spring 2014 Semester

15 Graduation Application Deadline for Fall 2013 Semester

December1 Last day to apply for PSEO

4 Theatre Production: Fences through December 8

13 Choral Concerts

13 Faculty Lecture Series: Sabbath – Creating Separate Time Patricia Diamond, Philosophy

18 Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band Concert

19 Orchestra Concert

January 20146 Last day to apply for Spring Semester

9 Adam Without Eve Art Exhibition Opens through January 31

Opening Reception Thursday, January 16, 5pm

13 Spring 2014 Semester Begins

17 Faculty Lecture Series: The Role of Contextualized Learning in Developmental Education Shirley Johnson, Academic Development

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General Information Sessions & Tours

Visit North Hennepin Community College any Monday

or Friday at 10:00am or Tuesday at 5:30pm, in the

Educational Services Building for a quick overview

and tour of campus. Individual appointments with an

Admissions Representative are available daily. Contact

us at 763-424-0724 or email [email protected].

College Knowledge Month at NHCC

Join us for special information sessions during the month of October.

All sessions are at 5:30pm in the Educational Services Building:

October 1 Explore College Admissions and Tour Campus

October 8 Explore College Programs

October 15 Explore College Options for Everyone

(PSEO & Adult Learners)

October 22 Explore Financial Aid and NHCC Scholarships

October 29 Explore NHCC’s Campus and Apply!

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Put your tuition on ice...with no tuition increase for two years

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That’s right. Tuition will remain the same for the next two years, making your degree even more affordable.

In fact, all Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are freezing tuition to provide you with the continued

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