Student Services

Health & Safety Support

Counseling & Mental Health	Covid-19 Updates
Sexual Violence Awareness & Reporting	Safety & Security

Student Laptop Checkout

A limited number of laptops are available for checkout during the semester at each campus/location of Minnesota West. This program is intended for students who need off-campus access to a computer for the purposes of Minnesota West-related coursework and do not have a device of their own or believe their device is not adequate for their needs.

About the laptop checkout program:

Laptops are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Available computers are basic HP ProBooks with Internet accessibility, Microsoft Office, and a built-in webcam and microphone. We also have a limited number of Chromebooks for checkout if a laptop is unavailable.
There is no fee for checking out a student laptop UNLESS the laptop is damaged or is not returned, in which case you will be charged the cost of replacement or repair of the computer.
At checkout, you will be required to complete the Student Laptop Loan Agreement.
Laptops are wiped and reformatted upon return. Be sure to remove all of your data prior to returning the computer. We will not be able to recover your data once the device is wiped.
Most laptops may be checked out for up to one semester at a time. We also have a limited supply of laptops available for short-term (48-hour) checkout.

Where to check out a laptop

If interested in securing a laptop for checkout, please contact your Campus Resource Specialist >

Laptops will be picked up and returned at your home campus or center.

Online Students can contact the Resource Specialist at the campus closest to you.

Program Commitment:

Implement your Farm Business Management education right away with life-long customized training for your future or current operation. You will gain confidence and develop profitable skills for your business. We provide expert services while protecting the confidentiality of sensitive information*.

Financial Statement	Cash Flow Planning	Accounting/ Recordkeeping

Interpreting Financial Results	Benchmarking	Instructor/Analyst as a 3rd party reviewer

Tax Planning	Mental Health Support	Marketing

Vision:
To provide educational opportunities for producers to be successful in a competitive agricultural environment.

Mission:
To deliver management education for decision-making that achieves an individual’s business goals.

Program Curriculum and Faculty Page

Ready to take the next step? Connect with us:

Sue Lovell
Jackson Campus
507-847-7929
fax 507-847-5389
sue.lovell@mnwest.edu

Additional Resources:



Interpreting Financial Results	Benchmarking	Instructor/Analyst as a 3rd party reviewer

*The Farm Business Management program provides impartial and expert services ensuring the confidentiality of data and integrity to their students.

GradesFirst

Minnesota West uses a retention and communication tool for currently enrolled students, called GradesFirst.

GradesFirst correspondence will come in the form of a text and/or email and provides students access to instructor progress reports or alerts, midterms, schedules, and tutoring requests. GradesFirst does not replace D2L/Brightspace where pertinent class content is housed. If you are at risk of failing a course or “not making the grade,” you will receive messages from instructors and advisors. This contact is made to reach out and help you. Minnesota West wants to assist in your success so please make every effort to respond to your instructors and advisors.

Text Message: The GradesFirst text message will come from the number, 91552.

How to Activate Your GradesFirst Account:

New students enrolled in classes at Minnesota West Community & Technical College, can log into GradesFirst by clicking on the Activate My Account link in the No-Reply email from GradesFirst – see the example below.