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鈥檚 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.
Student Senate Meetings
All senate meetings take place in Campus Center 244 and/or via Zoomfrom 2:30pm-4:00pm. Please email studentlife@nhcc.edu if you鈥檇 like to request the zoom link to attend virtually.
** Meeting agendas/minutes will be posted next to appropriate dates
Fall 2025 Full Senate Dates
- September 18
- October 2
- October 23
- November 6
- November 20
Spring 2025 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 - Pending election
- Secretary - Houreratou Bande
- Treasurer - Amira Jama
- Public Relations Coordinator - Muna Wazwaz
- Legislative Coordinator - Bailey Eaton-Bromley
- Diversity & Equity Coordinator - Nisha Thomas
- Senators at Large - Kristel Knealing-Obando, Ryan Ismail, Beloved Oluborode
Office Hours
Fall 2025
Student Senators will be available in the Senate Office located in Campus Center 232 on Monday - Friday.
Mondays: 2-3 PM Bailey, Nisha
Tuesdays: 2-4 PM Beloved, Gabriel
Wednesdays: 1:30-2:30 PM Ryan; 2-3 PM Muna
Thursdays: 2-5 PM Houreratou, 8-9 PM Kristel
1970s banquet
A few members of Student Senate with their Advisor at the 1970s themed outfits.
Pictured from Left to Right: April, Amira, Muna, Nisha, Monte, Gabriel
Advocacy Day: Fighting for the Future of Education
Advocacy Day is a yearly event for the NHCC Student Senate, where Student Senators from Minnesota鈥檚 30 community and...
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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 海角社区 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.
- 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.
LEADMN - Minnesota State College Student Association
All enrolled two-year college students are represented by LEADMN, a state-wide student organization. They represent the 180,000 two-year college students in Minnesota. To get information regarding their leadership training, scholarships or more, go to .