General Information
Affirmative Action/Nondiscrimination
It is the policy of Minnesota West Community & Technical College to undertake and maintain a program of equal opportunity and of non-discrimination as determined by Minnesota State policy 1B.1 in educational opportunities and employment. No person shall be discriminated against 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, gender expression or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Contact Katie Meyer, Affirmative Action Officer; 1450 College Way Worthington, MN 56187. Phone 507-372-3408 or email katie.meyer@mnwest.edu.
Individuals with Disabilities
It is the policy of the College to provide access to and encourage participation in programs, services, and activities to qualified individuals with known disabilities as required by Federal and State statutes.
Students with certain types of disabilities should be aware that some programs and courses require specific physical abilities. Please consult with the instructor and/or advisor for possible accommodations prior to enrollment.
College ADA Coordinator for employees is Katie Meyer who can be reached at: katie.meyer@mnwest.edu
College ADA Coordinator for students is Brian Reynolds who can be reached at: brian.reynolds@mnwest.edu
Consumer Information/Student Right to Know
Minnesota West Community & Technical College, in compliance with the Title VI of the Educational Amendments of 1976 to the Higher Education Act and subsequent Federal Legislation, will provide and disseminate consumer information to all prospective and enrolled students. This information shall include, but not be limited to the following: admission requirements, financial aid programs, costs, job placement, probation policy, campus crime statistics, student retention, refund policy, and transfer. Students who do not have a high school diploma or GED can obtain one while attending Minnesota West. The College Deans, Registrar, or the Student Services staff on each campus are designated as the persons available to all enrolled students and prospective students regarding consumer information.
This information is made available upon request through publications and mailings.
Data Privacy
All actions concerned with data collected and filed or stored at the College shall be administered in compliance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 13.01 to 13.87. The President or designee shall be the responsible authority concerning Directory Information or Public Data, Private Data, and Confidential Data. Requests to obtain data should be made under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and the College may require a fee to retrieve Public Data.
Under Section 13.04 of the MGDPA, individuals who are the subjects of government data have the right to access private data about themselves or to release this information to other individuals. The subject must make a request in writing and sign the required Minnesota West form for release of this data. There is no fee charged to the individual for accessing or releasing this data.
Disclaimer
Minnesota West reserves the right to cancel, postpone and re-schedule course offerings
as necessary. This catalog is produced from materials available at the time of publication.
The College also reserves the right to make changes in catalog information when necessary
to correct errors. This document can be made available in alternative formats such
as large print, Braille, or audio tape.
Accreditation and Approvals
Minnesota West Community & Technical College is a member of Minnesota State, which consists of 37 public colleges and universities on 54 campuses.
The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools (NCA).
Additional information and program accreditations and approvals.
NCA may be contacted at the following address:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Accreditation
230 South LaSalle Street / Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL, 60604-1411
800.621.7440 / info@hlcommission.org