College history

North Hennepin Community College opened its doors to 414 students in the former Osseo Senior High School September of 1966 and just recently celebrated its 40th anniversary of educating a diverse community of learners to maximize their intellectual, creative and leadership potential.

Throughout the past four decades, North Hennepin Community College has had an overwhelming number of successful students, outstanding alumni, solid business partnerships and dedicated faculty and staff. Enrollment has grown to more than 13,000 credit and non-credit students each year. New programs and degrees continue to meet the changing needs of the communities we serve and new facilities provide comfortable and productive learning environments for our students.

Mission
North Hennepin Community College is committed to educating a diverse community of learners to maximize their intellectual, creative and leadership potential.

Vision
The world is enriched by North Hennepin Community College students, alumni, and employees who lead full and prosperous lives and are actively engaged in their communities.

Values
Integrity, Innovation, Excellence

Strategic Goals
The following strategic goals give direction for moving North Hennepin Community College forward over the next five years: Promote Student Success; Cultivate an Educational Environment that enhances both personal and professional growth; Maintain Affordability; Integrate Plans and Measure Outcomes; Recruit and Invest in Excellent Faculty, Staff and Administrators.