Policy 2.04

Part 1. Purpose

This policy establishes Minneapolis College’s commitment to affirmative action and highlights state and system policies, rules, and regulations related to affirmative action that guide the College. 

Part 2. Institutional Commitment

Minneapolis College is committed to and supports affirmative action steps and programs intended to remedy the historical underrepresentation of persons of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities in the workforce.

Part 3. Key System and State Affirmative Action Guidelines and Requirements

The following list of policies, rules, and regulations are key, but not exclusive, guidelines regarding affirmative action at Minneapolis College: 

• Minnesota State Board Policy 1B.2 Affirmative Action in Employment 
• Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) Policy MB HR/LR #1379 Affirmative Action Officers – M.S. 43A.191, Subd.1
• State of Minnesota Statute 43.A.19
• State of Minnesota Statute 43A.191

Part 4. Affirmative Action Officer

Per State of Minnesota Statute 43A.191, agencies are required to designate an Affirmative Action officer (AAO). The AAO for Minneapolis College is the Vice President of Human Resources and Workforce Equity. 

Human Resources and Workforce Equity:
Office: K.1100
Phone Number: 612-659-6845

If someone has questions or concerns about affirmative action at Minneapolis College, they may reach out to the AAO, their human resources business agent, or the general human resources phone number. 

Per MMB Policy MB HR/LR #1379, the AAO’s primary responsibility for development and maintenance of the agency’s affirmative action plan. Other AAO affirmative action activities include: conducting inquiries; advising on, critiquing and investigating agency operations as they pertain to affirmative action, equal opportunity and/or nondiscrimination; and acting in a timely and appropriate manner to promote and encourage an agency’s compliance with affirmative action plan requirements and legal requirements regarding equal opportunity and nondiscrimination.

Owner(s) Title: Vice President of Human Resources and Workforce Equity

Date of Adoption: 7/1/1999

Date of Implementation (if different from adoption date): N/A

Date Last Amended: 7/15/2026 (Comprehensive Review)

History and Subject of Revisions: 7/15/2026 (Comprehensive Review. Substantial Changes. Added a Purpose section. Original policy text changed to be Part 2. Institutional Commitment. Added Part 3 regarding key system and state affirmative action guidelines. Added Part 4, which provides information regarding the Affirmative Action Officer.), 5/12/2022 (Limited Review, cleaned up and added reference to veterans.)

Regulatory Authority (e.g. Minnesota State policy, federal or state law): Minnesota State Board Policy 1B.2 Affirmative Action in Employment; MMB Policy MB HR/LR #1379 Affirmative Action Officers – M.S. 43A.191, Subd.1; State of Minnesota Statute 43.A.19; State of Minnesota Statute 43A.191