Student Senate is the official voice of NHCC students, serving as an advocate to all students. Student Senate hears concerns and interests from students, administration, faculty, and staff at NHCC, and communicating statewide student issues as an active member of LeadMN, Minnesota’s college student association. Student Senate also recognizes and supports a wide variety of academic, career, leadership, services, cultural, and special interest student clubs and organizations.
Interested in joining Student Senate?
Apply today! Applications are due March 20, 2026 at 4 PM.
The following are eligibility requirements for all positions, as per the Senate Constitution:
- Candidates shall be currently enrolled at NHCC with a minimum of six (6) credits.
- Candidates shall have a minimum 2.0 overall NHCC GPA to run for election.
- If a student is a first-semester student and does not have a GPA yet, complete the New Student Waiver Form.
- No student who is currently on academic probation or suspension shall be eligible to run for Executive Board positions or Senator at Large.
- No student will be barred from running who meets the eligibility requirements above.
- Must be available on campus Fall & Spring Semesters on Thursdays from 2-4 pm for Senate-related meetings.
Candidates may begin campaigning at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, March 24.
Candidates must cease all campaigning by Thursday, April 2 at the time polls close (11:59 PM).
View the Campaign guidelines here.
- Applications are due March 20th.
- March 24 - April 2, 12 PM Candidates campaigning.
- March 30, 8 AM Elections begin, Students will receive a link in their campus email to cast their vote.
- April 2, 11:59 PM Elections close and campaigning ends.
- April 3, Candidates notified of election results.
- April 23, 2:30 - 4 PM, All elected Senate members will be sworn in at the Student Senate Meeting in Campus Center 244.
Duties and Responsibilities
All Executive Board Officers shall attend all Minnesota State College Student Association (LeadMN) general assembly meetings. Appeals may be made to the Student Senate executive board.
President shall preside at all Student Senate meetings, represent the Student Senate to the college and others, and convene the executive board at least monthly during an academic term.
Vice President shall assume the duties and responsibilities during the president's absence.
Secretary shall record the meeting minutes of the Student Senate and maintain a permanent record of said minutes in the Student Senate computer, along with a hard copy on file in the Student Senate office.
Treasurer shall serve as the budget consultant of the Student Senate and advise the group on spending as well as serve on the Student Life Budget Committee.
Public Relations Coordinator shall be responsible for posting the agenda on the Student Senate bulletin board two (2) days prior to a Student Senate meeting.
Legislative Coordinator shall be responsible for all legislative affairs of the Student Senate that shall be conducted in the best interest of the North Hennepin Community College student body.
Diversity & Equity Coordinator shall be responsible for working to create an inclusive student community and tracking progress on the college's diversity master plan.
Senators at Large represent the general student body on all student issues and lead at least one project per year of their interest.
Club & Organization Representatives serve as a voting members of student senate to vote on issues of student concern.
Student Senate Meetings
All senate meetings take place in Campus Center 244 and/or via Zoom from 2:30pm-4:00pm.
Please email studentlife@nhcc.edu if you’d like to request the following: a copy of the meeting agenda, the Zoom link to attend virtually, or a copy of the meeting minutes.
Fall 2025 Full Senate Dates
- September 18
- October 9
- October 23 (PPT)
- November 6
- November 20
Spring 2026 Full Senate Dates
- January 22
- February 5
- February 19
- March 19
- April 2
- April 23
Mission
The Student Senate is the official voice of the NHCC students.
Student Senate Constitution
The Constitution was revised and reviewed by campus during Spring 2015 through Fall 2015. It was voted on and ratified on October 22, 2015 and amended on March 31, 2016, September 22, 2016, January 25, 2018, October 10, 2019, and May 1, 2025.
2025-2026 Student Senate Leadership
- President- Gabriel Alagha
- Vice President - Ryan Ismail
- Secretary - Josh Dykhoff
- Treasurer - Amira Jama
- Public Relations Coordinator - Muna Wazwaz
- Legislative Coordinator - Pending
- Diversity & Equity Coordinator - Azmoriah Ulel
- Senators at-Large - Beloved Oluborode, Sedra Abdulahi, Ava Alikin, Gabriel Goncalves Costa Siqueira
Office Hours
Spring 2026
Student Senators will be available in the Senate Office located in Campus Center 232 every week Monday - Thursday.
Mondays:
10 AM- 12 PM – Josh;
11 AM - 12 PM- Ryan
Tuesdays:
10 AM- 11 AM – Amira;
1 PM- 2 PM – Beloved, Sedra, & Azmoriah;
2 PM- 3 PM – Gabriel A.
Wednesdays:
2 PM- 3 PM – Muna;
4 PM- 5 PM – Gabriel S.
Thursdays:
10 AM- 11 AM – Amira;
4 PM- 5 PM – Ava
1960s banquet
A few members of Student Senate with their Advisor at the 1960s themed outfits.
Pictured from Left to Right: April, Amira, Muna, Nisha, Monte, Gabriel
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