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Archived Actions from Academic years: 10-11, 09-10, 08-09, 07-08, 06-07

Actions: Academic Year 2011-2012

The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on March 19, 2012.

Additional Location Approval

Illinois

Aurora University, Aurora, IL
   Added Additional Location in Loves Park, IL
   Added Additional Location in Waukegan, IL

Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
Added Additional Location in Glen Ellyn, IL

Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL
Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL
Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL

DeVry University, Downers Grove, IL
Added Additional Location in Atlanta, GA
Added Additional Location in Houston, TX

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
Added Additional Location in Grayslake, IL
Added Additional Location in Ina, IL
Added Additional Location in Mt. Vernon, IL

Governors State University, University Park, IL
Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL

Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
   Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL
   Added Additional Location in Crystal Lake, IL
   Added Additional Location in Des Plaines, IL
   Added Additional Location in Oak Lawn, IL

Indiana

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
   Added Additional Location in Evansville, IN
   Added Additional Location in Plainfield, IN
    Added Additional Location in Kokomo, IN

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN
   Added Additional Location in Columbus, IN
   Added Additional Location in Indianapolis, IN
   Added Additional Location in Richmond, IN

Michigan

Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI
   Added Additional Location in Valencia, Spain
    Added Additional Location in Columbia, MD
    Added Additional Location in Collegedale, TN
    Added Additional Location in College Place, WA
    Added Additional Location in Lincoln, NE
    Added Additional Location in Keene, TX
    Added Additional Location in Groveland, FL
    Added Additional Location in Apopka, FL
    Added Additional Location in Riverside, CA
    Added Additional Location in Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Added Additional Location in Ongata Rongal, Nairobi, Kenya
    Added Additional Location in New Oyibi, Ghana
    Added Additional Location in Kigali, Rwanda
    Added Additional Location in Lacombe AB T4L 2ES, Canada

Minnesota

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Winona, MN
   Added Additional Location in Proctor, MN
   Added Additional Location in Hinckley, MN
   Added Additional Location in Stevens Point, WI

Missouri

Webster University, St. Louis, MO
Added Additional Location in California, MD

Oklahoma

Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, OK
Added Additional Location in Poteau, OK

Wyoming

University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
   Added Additional Location in Moorcroft, WY
   Added Additional Location in Powell, WY
   Added Additional Location in Sundance, WY
   Added Additional Location in Wheatland, WY

Certificates Approved

Colorado

Front Range Community College Westminster, CO
Alternative and Complementary Medicine (Massage Therapy), CIP 51.3399.
Applied Horticulture (Urban Agriculture Management), CIP 01.0601
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist (Change in Billing Specialist), CIP 51.0710

Kansas

Barton County Community College Great Bend, KS
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology, CIP 15.1302.

Minnesota

Augsburg College Minneapolis, MN
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Social Entrepreneurship), CIP 52.00.

North Dakota

United Tribes Technical College Bismark, ND
Electrician, CIP 46.0302.
Welding Technology, CIP 48.0508

Ohio

Mount Carmel College of Nursing Columbus, OH
Gerontology (Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practioner), CIP 31.1101

The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on March 19, 2012.

Additional Location Approval

Illinois

Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL
Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL
Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL

DeVry University, Downers Grove, IL
Added Additional Location in Atlanta, GA
Added Additional Location in Houston, TX

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
Added Additional Location in Grayslake, IL
Added Additional Location in Ina, IL
Added Additional Location in Mt. Vernon, IL

Governors State University, University Park, IL
Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL

Indiana

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
   Added Additional Location in Evansville, IN
   Added Additional Location in Plainfield, IN
    Added Additional Location in Kokomo, IN

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN
   Added Additional Location in Columbus, IN
   Added Additional Location in Indianapolis, IN
   Added Additional Location in Richmond, IN

Michigan

Minnesota

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Winona, MN
   Added Additional Location in Proctor, MN
   Added Additional Location in Hinckley, MN
   Added Additional Location in Stevens Point, WI

Missouri

Webster University, St. Louis, MO
Added Additional Location in California, MD

Oklahoma

Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, OK
Added Additional Location in Poteau, OK

Wyoming

Certificates Approved

Colorado

Front Range Community College Westminster, CO
   Alternative and Complementary Medicine (Massage Therapy), CIP 51.3399.
    Applied Horticulture (Urban Agriculture Management), CIP 01.0601
    Medical Office Assistant/Specialist (Change in Billing Specialist), CIP 51.0710

Kansas

Barton County Community College Great Bend, KS
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology, CIP 15.1302.

Minnesota

Augsburg College Minneapolis, MN
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Social Entrepreneurship), CIP 52.00.

North Dakota

United Tribes Technical College Bismark, ND
Electrician, CIP 46.0302.
Welding Technology, CIP 48.0508

Ohio

Mount Carmel College of Nursing Columbus, OH
Gerontology (Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practioner), CIP 31.1101

The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on March 19, 22, 2012.

Arizona

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

Arizona Christian University, Phoenix, AZ
Maricopa Community Colleges-Estrella Mountain Community College, Avondale, AZ

Campus Evaluation Visits (Affirmed findings that assured the quality of new campus.)

University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ
Affirmed the findings of the recent Campus Evaluation Visit that assured the quality of the branch campus in Bossier City, LA, Shreveport-Bossier Campus, 350 Plaza Loop Drive, Building E, Bossier City, LA 71111

Approval of Request for Change

Arizona Christian University, Phoenix, AZ
Approved the institution’s request to offer Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology, Communication, and Political Science
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Approved additional location at Cochise Community College at 8351 901 North Colombo Avenue Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Maricopa Community Colleges-Estrella Mountain Community College, Avondale, AZ
Approved the expansion of distance education up to 100% of degree programs.
Northcentral University, Prescott Valley, AZ
Approved the University’s request to offer the Education Specialist degree
Thunderbird School of Global Management, Glendale, AZ
Approved the Master of Science in Global Marketing and the Master of Science in Global Finance

Arkansas

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

National Park Community College, Hot Springs, AR

Financial Panel Recommendation

Lyon College, Batesville, AR

Approval of Request for Change

Arkansas State University – Beebe, Beebe, AR
Approved the additional location at Cabot High School, 401 N. Lincoln, Cabot, AR 72023
Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR
Approved additional location at 101 College Drive, Hot Springs, National Park, AR 71913

Colorado

Campus Evaluation Visits (Affirmed findings that assured the quality of new campus.)

Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO
Affirmed the findings of Campus Evaluation Visit that assured the quality of the branch campus in Aurora, CO, South Denver Campus, 3151 S. Vaughn Way, Aurora, CO 80014

Approval of Request for Change

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Approved participation in the Commission’s Notification Program for additional locations

Illinois

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL
Fox College, Bedford Park, IL
Northwestern College, Rosemont, IL
Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, IL

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)

Lewis University, Romeoville, IL

Focused Visits

Rockford College, Rockford, IL
Affirmed the team’s findings of the Focused Visit on financial stability and strength

Financial Panel Recommendation

Hebrew Theological College, Skokie, IL
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, Chicago, IL

Approval of Request for Change

Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL
Approved expansion of distance education up to 20% of total degree programs
Aurora University, Aurora, IL
Approved expansion of distance education up to 20% of total degree programs
Chicago State University, Chicago, IL
Approved an additional location to offer the Master of Social Work program: El Valor Carlos H. Cantu Children & Family Center, 2434 S. Kildare, Chicago, IL 60623
Chicago State University, Chicago, IL
Approved three additional locations to offer the Master of Science in Special Education at ECHO #1 Joint Agreement—Office and School, 350 W. 154th St., South Holland, IL 60473; ECHO #2 Joint Agreement—District Office and School, 304 144th Street, Dalton, IL 60419; Argo, Evergreen Park, Reavis Special Education, Consortium Joint Agreement Site, 7600 South Mason, Burbank, IL 60459
Chicago State University, Chicago, IL
Approved three additional locations to offer the Master of Science in Library Science, Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education and Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education: Youth Connections Charter Schools Executive Office (Master of Arts in Teaching—Secondary Education); 10 West 35th Street, Suite 11F4-2, Chicago, Illinois, 60616; West 40 Intermediate Service Center Office (Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education), 2701 Washington Blvd #2; Bellwood, Illinois 60104; Riverdale Cohort (MS Library Science), General Patton Elementary School (School District 133), 13700 S. Stewart Ave., Riverdale, IL 60827
Chicago State University, Chicago, IL
Approved two additional locations to offer the Master of Science in Special Education program: Maywood District 89 #2/GPED, 1000 Van Buren St, Maywood, IL 60153, SPEED 3 SEJA District 802, Special Education Joint Agreement District 802, 1125 Division Street; Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Chicago State University, Chicago, IL
Approved three additional locations to offer the Master of Arts in Elementary Education program: Teachers for Chicagoland Location #1, Dolton/Riverdale School, District 148 Office, 114 West 144th Street, Riverdale, IL 60827-2703; Teachers for Chicagoland Location #2, Lincoln Avenue School, 14151 Lincoln Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419; Teachers for Chicagoland Location #3, Whittier School, 71 E. 152nd St, Harvey, IL 60426
Highland Community College, Freeport, IL
Approved expansion of distance education up to 100% of total degree programs
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, Lake Forest, IL
Approved additional location at HCSC, 1001 E. Lookout Drive, Richardson, TX 75082
Institute for Clinical Social Work, Chicago, IL
Approved the Master’s in Clinical Counseling and Psychotherapy program
Methodist College of Nursing, Peoria, IL
Approved the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and to offer its own general education courses
North Park University, Chicago, IL
Approved the University’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Literacy, Language, and Culture
Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL
Approved the Master in Business Administration at the Davie, FL campus
Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL
Approved the Doctor of Ministry at the Davie, FL campus
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Approved the contractual arrangement between the University of Illinois at Chicago and Fachhoschule Nordwestschweiz Hochschule für Gestaltung und Kunst, Basel, Switzerland (referred to as HGK FHNW) to offer the Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Indiana

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

Indiana University East, Richmond, IN
Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN

Approval of Request for Change

Grace College and Seminary, Winona Lake, IN
Approved teach-out plans for the Miami, Pendleton, and Wabash Valley locations
Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN
Approved expansion of distance education up to 20% of total degree programs
Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN
Approved request to remove the stipulation on Master’s degree programs
Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN
Approved the Education Specialist Degree in Leadership
Trine University, Angola, IN
Approved teach-out plan for the additional location at Indianapolis Education Center, 550 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46204

Iowa

Approval of Request for Change

Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA
Approved additional location at 220 Welter Drive Monticello, IA

Kansas

Financial Panel Recommendation

Central Christian College of Kansas, McPherson, KS
Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS
Sterling College, Sterling, KS

Approval of Request for Change

Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences, Kansas City, KS
Approved the College’s request to relocate the main campus to 624 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO
Washburn University of Topeka, Topeka, KS
Approved the additional location at Highland Community College Holton Center, 430 South Arizona, Holton, KS 66436

Michigan

Approval of Request for Change

Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI
Approved teach-out plans for the Caro campus, 1231 Cleaver Rd (M-24), Caro, MI 48723; and the Alma location, 1500 N Pine St., Alma, MI 48801
Montcalm Community College, Sidney, MI
Approved the expansion of distance education up to 100% of degree programs
Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI
Approved an additional location: Public Safety Training Complex, The Academy Building, 31777 Industrial, Livonia, MI 48150
Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI
Approved additional locations: Northwest State Community College, 22600 State Route 34, Archbold, OH 43502; Owens Community College, 30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551; North Central State College, Shelby campus, 175 Mansfield Avenue, Shelby, OH 44901

Minnesota

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, MN

Campus Evaluation Visits (Affirmed findings that assured the quality of new campus.)

Rasmussen College, Bloomington, MN
Affirmed the findings of the recent Campus Evaluation Visit that assured the quality of Rasmussen College’s campus at 3629 95th Avenue NE, Blaine, MN 55014

Financial Panel Recommendation

Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, MN
Itasca Community College, Virginia, MN

Approval of Request for Change

North Hennepin Community College, Brooklyn Park, MN
Approved expansion of distance education up to 100% of total degree programs

Missouri

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

Research College of Nursing, Kansas City, MO
Saint Charles Community College, Cottleville, MO

Focused Visit

A. T. Still University of Health Sciences, Kirksville, MO
Affirmed team’s findings of the Focused Visit on the university’s structure and governance systems

Financial Panel Recommendation

Wentworth Military Academy and Junior College, Lexington, MO

Approval of Request for Change

Global University, Springfield, MO
Approved the Doctor of Ministry
Saint Charles Community College, Cottleville, MO
Approved the expansion of distance education up to 100% of total degree programs
University of Missouri - Saint Louis, St. Louis, MO
Approved participation in the Commission’s Notification Program for additional locations
William Woods University, Fulton, MO
Approved removal of the stipulation on the Doctorate in Educational Leadership

Nebraska

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

Doane College, Crete, NE

Approval of Request for Change

University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Approved the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree

New Mexico

Focused Visit

Northern New Mexico College, Espanola, NM
Affirmed team’s findings of the Focused Visit on the implementation of assessment and the Bachelor’s in Music and Bachelor’s in Integrated Studies programs

Denied Request for Change

Navajo Technical College, Crownpoint, NM
Denied the College’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in mathematics

North Dakota

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

Valley City State University, Valley City, ND

Approval of Request for Change

Valley City State University, Valley City, ND
Approved expansion of distance education up to 100% of degree programs

Ohio

Staff Action Recommendation

Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, Cincinnati, OH
Approved recommendation to delete the 12/1/2012 progress report and to require a Focused Visit scheduled for Fall 2012 on finances, planning, enrollment, academic personnel, and assessment
Heidelberg University, Tiffin, OH
Approved modification to stipulation

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)

North Central State College, Mansfield, OH

Financial Panel Recommendation

Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, OH
United Theological Seminary, Dayton, OH
Urbana University, Urbana, OH
Winebrenner Theological Seminary, Findlay, OH

Approval of Request for Change

Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH
Approved the Bachelor of Science in Nursing in an accelerated format
College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, OH
Approved in blended format: Master of Science of Nursing degree with two program tracks: (1) MSN in Nursing Education and (2) MSN in Nursing Administration; and the Doctor of Nursing Practice with two program tracks: (1) DNP in Nursing Administration and (2) DNP in Advanced Practice
Lorain County Community College, Elyria, OH
Approved participation in the Commission’s Expedited Desk Review for additional locations
North Central State College, Mansfield, OH
Approved contractual arrangement between North Central State College and EHOVE Career Center in Milan Ohio for the purposes of offering the Associate Degree in Health Services Technology (Surgical Technologist Option); approved the two additional locations: EHOVE Career Center, 316 West Mason Road, Milan, Ohio, 44846; NCSC Urban Center, 134 North Main Street, Mansfield, Ohio 44902
Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH
Approved the expansion of distance education up to 20% of total degree programs, which includes the Master of Public Health (MPH) program
Ohio Christian University, Circleville, OH
Approved additional location at PACCAR Medical Education Center at 446 Hospital Road, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Ohio Dominican University, Columbus, OH
Approved the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Otterbein University, Westerville, OH
Approved the Master of Science in Allied Health program
Owens Community College, Toledo, OH
Approved the additional location at LCJVS - Lorain County Joint Vocational School Adult Center, 15181 Ohio 58, Oberlin, OH 44074
Stark State College, North Canton, OH
Approved the contractual arrangement between Stark State College and the Ariel Corporation to offer the ATS degree in Precision Machining; OBR One-Year Certificate in Precision Machining program
Urbana University, Urbana, OH
Approved two additional locations: Springfield Masonic Community, 2655 W. National Rd., Springfield, OH 45504; Springfield Regional Medical Center, 100 Medical Center Dr., Springfield, OH 45505.

Denied Request for Change

Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH
Denied the College’s request to offer a baccalaureate degree program in Communication Disorders in a reduced credit format of 100 hours

Oklahoma

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK

Financial Panel Recommendation

Bacone College, Muskogee, OK

South Dakota

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD

Financial Panel Recommendation

Sinte Gleska University, Mission, SD
Sioux Falls Seminary, Sioux Falls, SD

Approval of Request for Change

Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD
Approve the expansion of distance education up to 5% of total degree programs
Mitchell Technical Institute, Mitchell, SD
Approved initiation and expansion of distance education up to 20% of total degree programs
Mitchell Technical Institute, Mitchell, SD
Approved move of the main campus to the MTI South Campus at 1800 E. Spruce, Mitchell, SD 57301, an existing additional location
National American University, Rapid City, SD
Approved the Master of Science in Management (MSM) program
Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD
Approved expansion of distance education up to 20% of total degree programs

West Virginia

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

Bluefield State College, Bluefield, WV

Staff Action Recommendation

West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Approved action to add focused visit in fall 2012 on (a) assessment of student learning at West Virginia University Institute of Technology and (b) viability and assurance of quality at West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Financial Panel Recommendation

Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, WV
Future Generations Graduate School, Franklin, WV

Approval of Request for Change

Future Generations Graduate School, Franklin, WV
Approved the contractual arrangement between Future Generations Graduate School and the United States Institute of Peace for the purposes of offering the Master of Arts in Applied Community Change and Conservation program
West Liberty University, West Liberty, WV
Approved the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Wisconsin

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

Saint Norbert College, De Pere, WI

Financial Panel Recommendation

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, Milwaukee, WI
Northland College, Ashland, WI

Approval of Request for Change

Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, WI
Approved the contractual arrangement between Concordia University and the Net Academy of Malaysia for the purposes of offering the Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI
Approved additional location at Madison College South, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Marian University, Fond du Lac, WI
Approved the expansion of distance education up to 20% of degree programs
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI
Approved consortial arrangement among University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay to offer the Bachelor of Science degree completion program in Health Information Management and Technology (HIMT), with online courses provided by University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and administrative and financial support from University of Wisconsin-Extension

The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on February 20, 2012.

Additional Location Approval

Arizona

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Added Additional Location in Surprise, AZ

Illinois

Governors State University, University Park, IL
Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL

Lewis University, Romeoville, IL
Added Additional Location in Oglesby, IL

Indiana

Trine University, Angola, IN
Added Additional Location in Avon, IN
Added Additional Location in Sturgis, MI

Kansas

MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
Added Additional Location in North Kansas, MO
Added Additional Location in Ottawa, KS

Michigan

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Added Additional Location in Richmond, VA

Oklahoma

Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Bartlesville, OK
Added Additional Location in Independence, KS
Added Additional Location in Independence, KS

West Virginia

Pierpont Community and Technical College, Fairmont, WV
Added Additional Location in Morgantown, WV
Added Additional Location in Bridgeport, WV

Certificates Approved

Illinois

Methodist College of Nursing Peoria, IL
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Gerontology), CIP 51.0899.

Kansas

MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS
Clinical, Counseling, and Applied Psychology (Sexual Addictions), CIP 42.2899.

Minnesota

South Central College North Mankato, MN
Geographic Information Science and Cartography (Geographic Information Systems), CIP 45.0702.

Missouri

Crowder College, Neosho, MO
Environmental Health, CIP 51.2202

New Mexico

Eastern New Mexico University Portales, NM
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance (Computer and Network Security), CIP 45.0702.

Navajo Technical College Crownpoint, NM
Mathematics, CIP 27.0101.

West Virginia

Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College Institute, WV
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology (Sustainable Building Technology), CIP 04.0902.

Pierpont Community and Technical College Fairmount, WV
   Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician (Power Plant Technology), CIP 15.0503.
   Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (Laboratory Assistant), CIP 51.1009.
   Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (Applied Science Degree Program), CIP 51.3901.
   Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations (Events Management), CIP 52.1910.

The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on February 20-21, 2012.

Arizona

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

Coconino County Community College, Flagstaff, AZ

Approval of Request for Change

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Approved request to offer the Education Specialist in K-12 Leadership degree
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Approved request to open an additional location: Mountain Vista Medical Center, 1301 S. Crimson Road Mesa, AZ 85209
Maricopa Community Colleges - Paradise Valley Community College, Phoenix, AZ
Approved request to open three additional locations:
Fresh Start Center
1130 E. McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006

Phoenix Fire Department Training Center
2425 W. Lower Buckeye Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009

Southwest Ambulance Training Center
708 W. Baseline Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85210
Yavapai College, Prescott, AZ
Approved request for expansion of distance education up to 100% of total degree programs

Campus Evaluation Visits (Affirmed findings that assured the quality of new campus.)

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Phoenix, AZ campus
University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ
Knoxville, TN campus
University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ
San Diego, CA campus
University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ
Bay Area, San Jose, CA campus
University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ
Jackson, Flowood, MS campus
University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ
Kansas City, MO campus

Colorado

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)

Lamar Community College, Lamar, CO

Approval of Request for Change

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Approved request of the consortial arrangement with Colorado State University - Pueblo for the Master of Arts in English program.
Naropa University, Boulder, CO
Approved request to open an additional location: Nalanda campus, 6287 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80303
University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO
Approved request of the contractual arrangement with Tongji University, Shanghai, China for the Master of Landscape Architecture Degree (MLA) and the Master of Landscape Studies Degree (MLS)

Illinois

Approval of Request for Change

Chamberlain College of Nursing, Downers Grove, IL
Approved request to open a branch campus: Chamberlain College of Nursing - Atlanta 5775 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Bldg A, Atlanta, GA 30342
City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J. Daley College, Chicago, IL
Approved request of the contractual arrangement between Richard J. Daley College and the Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Trust (The Trust) for the purposes of offering the Associates of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Construction Technology.
Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL
Approved request to offer the Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership program
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
Approved request for access into the Commission’s Notification program for additional locations
Greenville College, Greenville, IL
Approved request to open two additional locations:
Illinois Central College’s Downtown Campus - 115 SW Adams Street, Peoria, IL 61635
North Campus - 5407 N University Street, Peoria, IL 61635
Illinois College, Jacksonville, IL
Approved request to offer the Master of Arts in Education degree
Kaskaskia College, Centralia, IL
Approved request for the expansion of distance education up to 100% of total degree programs
MacMurray College, Jacksonville, IL
Approved request to remove the requirement to submit progress reports on finances in 2012, 2013, and 2014. In addition, a recommended focused visit on finances will not be required. The status of the College’s finances will be reviewed through the annual financial ratio review and monitoring processes of the Higher Learning Commission.
National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, IL
Denied approval to offer Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine (DCM) degree.
Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
Approved request for access into the Commission’s Notification program for additional locations
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
Approved request for access into the Commission’s Notification program for additional locations
Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL
Approved request to offer the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and the Master of Arts in Special Education

Indiana

Approval of Request for Change

Marian University, Indianapolis, IN
Approved request to offer the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree

Iowa

Approval of Request for Change

Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, IA
Approved request of the initiation and expansion of distance education up to 20% of total degree programs

Kansas

Approval of Request for Change

Allen County Community College, Iola, KS
Approved request of the expansion of distance education up to 100% of total degree programs
Benedictine College, Atchison, KS
Approved request to offer a baccalaureate program in engineering
Bethel College, North Newton, KS
Approved request of the initiation of distance education up to 5% of total degree programs
Kansas City Kansas Community College, Kansas City, KS
Approved request for expansion of distance education up to 100% of total degree programs
Pratt Community College, Pratt, KS
Approved request to open two additional locations: eLearning: Pratt College Service Center – 7920 W. Kellogg Wichita, KS; The Urban League of Kansas - 2418 E 9th Street North Wichita, KS

Campus Evaluation Visits (Affirmed findings that assured the quality of new campus.)

Brown Mackie College – Salina, Salina, KS
Oklahoma City, OK campus

Michigan

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
Lake Superior State University, Sault Sainte Marie, MI

Focused Visit

Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI

Approval of Request for Change

Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
Approved request of the consortial arrangement with Michigan State University to offer a Graduate Certificate Program in Clinical Research Trials Management (CRTM).

Minnesota

Focused Visit

Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, MN

Approval of Request for Change

Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN
Approved request to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice program independently, not part of a consortium.

Missouri

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

Culver-Stockton College, Canton, MO
Harris-Stowe State University, St. Louis, MO
Logan University, Chesterfield, MO
Moberly Area Community College, Moberly, MO
Saint Louis College of Pharmacy, St. Louis, MO
Saint Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, MO

Approval of Request for Change

Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Springfield, MO
Approved the Teach-out Plan for the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary’s locations in Phoenix, AZ; Minneapolis, MN; and Phoenixville, PA
Crowder College, Neosho, MO
Approved request to open additional location at 4020 N. Main Street, Cassville, MO 65625
Logan University, Chesterfield, MO
Approved request for initiation and expansion of distance education up to 20% of total degree programs, which includes the Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance
Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO
Approved request to offer the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program with two concentrations: Master of Science in Nursing Education and Master of Science in Nursing Administration

Nebraska

Approval of Request for Change

Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE
Approved request to open an additional location: St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, 350 West Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, NE
Approved request to open two additional locations:
Clarinda Campus of Iowa Western Community College, 923 East Washington, Clarinda, Iowa 51632; Council Bluffs Campus of Iowa Western Community College, 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51502

New Mexico

Approval of Request for Change

Navajo Technical College, Crownpoint, NM
Approved request to offer the baccalaureate degree in Industrial Engineering; approved request to offer an Associate of Applied Science degree in General Studies via its Weekend College at the Chinle, AZ location
Santa Fe University of Art and Design, Santa Fe, NM
Approved request to offer the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and the Master of Fine Arts in Photography

North Dakota

Approval of Request for Change

Williston State College, Williston, ND
Approved request to open an additional location: The Petroleum Safety and Technology Center, 421 42nd Avenue East, Williston, ND 58801

Ohio

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, OH

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)

Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH
Urbana University, Urbana, OH

Focused Visit

Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH

Approval of Request for Change

Belmont Technical College, St. Clairsville, OH
Approved request to convert from a quarter to a semester calendar
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Approve request to open an additional location: MSA Washington DC, 820 1st, NE, Washington DC, 20002
Central Ohio Technical College, Newark, OH
Approved request of the contractual arrangement between Central Ohio Technical College and the Ohio Department of Commerce, Ohio Fire Academy (OFA) for the purpose of offering the Associate of Applied Science, Fire Science Technology program
Kent State University, Kent, OH
Approved request to open an additional location: Babcock and Wilcox, 20 South Van Buren Ave., Barberton, OH 44203
Lakeland Community College, Kirtland, OH
Approved request of the contractual relationship with First Energy Corporation for the Associate of Applied Science in Applied Electric Utility Technology
Ohio University, Athens, OH
Approved request to open an additional location: 7001 & 7003 Post Road, Dublin, Ohio 43016
Washington State Community College, Marietta, OH
Approved request of the initiation of distance education up to 5% of total degree programs, including the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Industrial Technology, Process Technician Degree

Oklahoma

Approval of Request for Change

East Central University, Ada, OK
Approved request for expansion of distance education up to 100% of total degree programs, including the addition of the Master of Education in Library Media Specialist
Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma, OK
Approved request to open an additional location: Mercy Memorial Health Center, 1011 14th Ave. NW, Ardmore, OK 73401

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

East Central University, Ada, OK

South Dakota

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)

Dakota State University, Madison, SD

Approval of Request for Change

Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD
Approved request to offer the Master of Education in Reading to replace the current MSCI Reading Specialist program.
Mount Marty College, Yankton, SD
Approved request to offer the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction.
National American University, Rapid City, SD
Approved request to open a branch campus: Rochester Campus
3906 East Frontage Hwy 52 Road NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Campus Evaluation Visits (Affirmed findings that assured the quality of new campus.)

National American University, Rapid City, SD
Lewisville, TX campus
National American University, Rapid City, SD
Mesquite, TX campus
National American University, Rapid City, SD
South Austin, TX campus

West Virginia

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

Bluefield State College, Bluefield, WV

Approval of Request for Change

Bluefield State College, Bluefield, WV
Approved request of the initiation of distance education up to 5% of total degree programs to include the Business Administration degree program
Concord University, Athens, WV
Approved request to offer the Master of Arts (MA) in Health Promotion Program

Campus Evaluation Visits (Affirmed findings that assured the quality of new campus.)

Mountain State University, Beckley, WV
Monaca, PA campus

Wisconsin

Approval of Request for Change

Lakeland College, Sheboygan, WI
Approved request of the contractual arrangement between Lakeland College in Sheboygan, WI and Frontline Aviation to offer the Aviation Minor

The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on December 19, 2011.

Expedited Desk Review Approved Locations

Colorado

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Added Additional Location in Manitou Springs, CO
Added Additional Location in Thornton, CO

Illinois

Governors State University, University Park, IL
   Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL (3 locations)
   Added Additional Location in Oak Lawn, IL
Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
   Added Additional Location in Aurora, IL
   Added Additional Location in Berwyn, IL
   Added Additional Location in Bolingbrook, IL
   Added Additional Location in New Lenox, IL
   Added Additional Location in Rantoul, IL
   Added Additional Location in Urbana, IL
   Added Additional Location in Vernon Hills, IL
   Added Additional Location in Watseka, IL
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
   Added Additional Location in Alton, IL
   Added Additional Location in Staunton, IL

Missouri

Central Methodist University, Fayette, MO
Added Additional Location in Linn, MO
Missouri Baptist University, St. Louis, MO
Added Additional Location in Arnold, MO

Certificates Approved

Missouri

Crowder College, Neosho, MO
Environmental Health, CIP 51.2202

The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on December 19, 2011.

Arizona

Approval of Request for Change

Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ
Open an additional location: Communiversity@Surprise<br< a="">>15950 West Civic Center Plaza
Surprise, AZ 85374

Arkansas

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

Arkansas Northeastern College, Blytheville, AR

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)

North Arkansas College, Harrison, AR

Approval of Request for Change

Arkansas Technical University, Russellville, AR
Open additional location: Center for Leadership and Learning, SR 333 South, Russellville, Arkansas 72802

Colorado

Approval of Request for Change

Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO
Add the Master of Science in Homeland Security (MS-HLS).
Regis University, Denver, CO
Denied access into the Notification program for additional locations

Illinois

Approval of Request for Change

Chamberlain College of Nursing, Downers Grove, IL
Offer four courses at a higher degree level toward the Doctor of Nursing Practitioner (DNP) degree
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Downers Grove, IL
Open a branch campus: Chamberlain College of Nursing Indianapolis Campus 9100 Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, IN 46240
Judson University, Elgin, IL
Deny approval to offer the Doctorate of Education in Literacy
McKendree University, Lebanon, IL
Initiation and expansion of distance education to 20% or more of total degree programs, which includes the Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA) and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs
Spoon River College, Canton, IL
Initiation and expansion of distance education up to 20% of total degree programs, which includes distance delivery of the Associate of Arts and Sciences degree

Campus Evaluation Visits

American InterContinental University, Hoffman Estates, IL
Assured the quality of campus in Schaumburg, IL

Indiana

Approval of Request for Change

University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
Contractual arrangement between the University of Indianapolis and Yanbu Industrial College, Yanbu, Al-Madinah Al-Munowarrah, Saudi Arabia for the MBA

Iowa

Focused Visit

Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, IA

Kansas

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Shawnee, KS

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)

Allen County Community College, Iola, KS

Approval of Request for Change

Colby Community College, Colby, KS
Expansion of distance education to 20% or more of total degree programs, which includes the Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology
Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS
Open three additional locations:
Olathe Health Center - 21201 W. 152nd Street, Olathe, KS 66061
Kings Cove - 100000 W. 75th St. Merriam, Ks 66204
West Park - 9780 W. 87th St. Overland Park, Ks 66212

Michigan

Approval of Request for Change

Jackson Community College, Jackson, MI
Expansion of distance education to 20% or more of total degree programs

Minnesota

Approval of Request for Change

Northwestern College, Saint Paul, MN
Add the Master of Arts in Education program

Campus Evaluation Visits

Rasmussen College, Bloomington, MN
Assured the quality of campus in Tampa, FL

Missouri

Approval of Request for Change

Missouri Valley College, Marshall, MO
Initiation and expansion of distance education up to 20% of total degree programs, which includes the Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration programs
Stephens College, Columbia, MO
Initiation and expansion of distance education up to 20% of total degree programs

Nebraska

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)

College of Saint Mary, Omaha, NE

New Mexico

Approval of Request for Change

New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM
Initiation and expansion of distance education to 20% or more of total degree programs

Ohio

Approval of Request for Change

Antioch University, Yellow Springs, OH
Open two additional locations: The Child and Family Center at 21545 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350-2947 and Los Angeles Harbor College, 1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington, CA 90744
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
Expansion of distance education up to 20% of total degree programs, which includes the accelerated Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH
Assured the quality of campus in Westlake, OH
Kent State University, Kent, OH
Open an additional location: Schrop Elementary School, 2215 Pickle Road, Akron, OH 44312
University of Northwestern Ohio, Lima, OH
Denied approval to offer the Bachelor of Applied Technology degree in Automotive Technology Supervision; the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Supervision; and the Bachelor of Science in Sport Marketing and Management program

Advisory Visit

Owens Community College, Toledo, OH

Oklahoma

Approval of Request for Change

Langston University, Langston, OK
Initiation and expansion of distance education up to 5% of total degree programs, which includes the Post Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree

South Dakota

Approval of Request for Change

National American University, Rapid City, SD
Assured the quality of campus in Burnsville, MN
National American University, Rapid City, SD
Assured the quality of campus in Sioux Falls, SD

Wyoming

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)

Northern Wyoming Community College District, Sheridan, WY

The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on November 21, 2011.

Certificate Approved

Illinois

McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, IL
Engineering Technology/General (Robotics Systems), CIP 15.0101

The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on November 21, 2011.

Expedited Desk Review Approved Locations

Illinois

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Added Additional Location in Ottawa, IL

Indiana

Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
   Added two Additional Locations in Plymouth, IN
   Added Additional Location in Mishawaka, IN
   Added Additional Location in Winchester, IN

Missouri

Columbia College, Columbia, MO
Added Additional Location in Springfield, MO

Ohio

University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College, Rio Grande, OH
Added Additional Location in Chillicothe, OH

Wisconsin

Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, WI
Added Additional Location in Waukesha, WI

The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on November 21, 2011.

Arizona

Approval of Request for Change

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Open an additional location: Downtown Detroit Learning Center
1001 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226-1904

Colorado

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

College for Financial Planning, Inc., Greenwood Village, CO

Illinois

Focused Visit

American InterContinental University, Hoffman Estates, IL

Approval of Request for Change

Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Access into the Notification program

Campus Evaluation Visits

Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, Lake Forest, IL
New branch campus in Schaumburg, IL

Indiana

Approval of Request for Change

Indiana Institute of Technology, Fort Wayne, IN
Access to the Expedited Desk Review process

Iowa

Approval of Request for Change

Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Access to the Notification program

Kansas

Approval of Request for Change

Baker University, Baldwin City, KS
Offer the Early Career Master of Business Administration program
Baker University, Baldwin City, KS
Offer the Master of Science in Special Education program

Minnesota

Approval of Request for Change

Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, MN
Initiation and expansion of distance education up to 20% of total degree programs, including B. S., Management; B. A. S., Management; M. B. A.; B. S., Early Childhood Education; M. S., Education, emphasis in English; M.S., Education, emphasis in Math.; M. S., Special Education. B. S., Management

Campus Evaluation Visits

Rasmussen College, Bloomington, MN
New branch campus in Appleton, WI
Rasmussen College, Bloomington, MN
New branch campus in Mokena/Tinley Park, Illinois

Nebraska

Approval of Request for Change

Doane College, Crete, NE
Request to open two permanent additional locations: Omaha Home for Boys, Wurdman Learning Center, 4343 N. 52nd Street, Omaha, NE 68104; North Platte High School, 1220 W. 2nd, North Platte, NE 69103

New Mexico

Approval of Request for Change

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Community College, Las Cruces, NM
Add Aerospace Technology AAS degree and Aerospace Technology certificate

North Dakota

Approval of Request for Change

Lake Region State College, Devils Lake, ND
Request to open an additional location: Minot Rifle & Pistol Club, 1600 62nd St SW, Minot, ND 58701

Ohio

Approval of Request for Change

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Initiation of distance education programs up to 5% of total degree programs, including the initiation of the engineering programs
Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH
Initiation of distance education programs up to 5% of total degree program, including the Masters of Education program
Hiram College, Hiram, OH
Initiation and expansion of distance education programs up to 20% of total degree programs
Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Mount Vernon, OH
Teach-out of three locations:

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (Sharonville)
11260 Chester Road
Suite 800
Cincinnati, OH 45246

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
South-Western Career Academy
4750 Big Run South Road
Grove City, OH 43123

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Marion Technical College
1467 Mount Vernon Avenue
Marion, OH 43302

Urbana University, Urbana, OH
Initiation of distance education up to 5% of total degree programs with stipulations. The institution may initiate distance education through online delivery of the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice

Oklahoma

Approval of Request for Change

Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK
Access into the Notification program

Wyoming

Approval of Request for Change

University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Access into the Notification program

The Board of Trustees of the Higher Learning Commission took the following actions on November 3, 2011:

Arizona

Everest College Phoenix, Remove Show-Cause Order, Continue Accreditation

Michigan

Van Andel Institute Graduate School, Initial Candidacy

Minnesota

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, Remove Notice

Nebraska

Nebraska Indian Community College, Remove Probation, Continue Accreditation

Wisconsin

Mount Mary College, Approval of a Change of Control

The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on October 17, 2011.

Expedited Desk Review Approved Locations

Illinois

Governors State University, University Park, IL

Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL

Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL

Added Additional Location in Urbana, IL

Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL

Added Additional Location in Moline, IL

Iowa

Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Added Additional Location in Davenport, IA

Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA

Added Additional Location in Baton Rouge, IA

Kansas

MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS

Added Additional Location in Liberty, MO

Newman University, Wichita, KS

Added Additional Location in Parsons, KS

Missouri

Webster University, St. Louis, MO

Added Additional Location in St. Louis, MO

Oklahoma

Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, OK

Added Additional Location in Tulsa, OK

West Virginia

Marshall University, Huntington, WV

Added Additional Location in Charleston, WV

Added Additional Location in Walker, WV

The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on October 17, 2011.

Certificates Approved

Arkansas

Mid-South Community College, West Memphis, AR

Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, CIP 49.0104

Colorado

Front Range Community College, Westminster, CO

Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician (Architectural Drafting), CIP 15.0101

Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician (Building Science and Sustainable Design), CIP 15.0101

Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician (Sustainable Building Construction), CIP 15.0101

Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician (Structural Drafting), CIP 15.0101

Early Childhood Education and Teaching (Director Certificate), CIP 13.121

Early Childhood Education and Teaching (Early Childhood Education for Paraeducators), CIP 13.121

Early Childhood Education and Teaching (Early Childhood Teacher), CIP 13.121

Early Childhood Education and Teaching (Foundations for Paraeducators), CIP 13.121

New Mexico

Navajo Technical College, Crownpoint, NM

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other (Navajo Leadership Certificate), CIP 5.0299

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology (Industrial Maintenance and Operations), CIP 47.0303

The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on October 17, 2011.

Arizona

Approval of Request for Change

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Close the Lafayette campus and reopen it at a new location: Lafayette Campus, 425 Settlers Trace Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Open two course locations: Embassy Suites Temecula Valley Wine Country, 29345 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA 92591-5201; and Avalon Manor, 3550 East Route 30, Merrillville, IN 46410-5830

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Close the Phoenix Campus and reopen it at a new address: Phoenix Campus, 1625 Fountainhead Parkway Tempe, Arizona 85282

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Close the Columbus Campus and reopen it at a new address: 7200 North Lake Drive, Columbus, GA 31909

Arkansas

Approval of Request for Change

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, AR

M to D, add the PhD in Aquaculture/Fisheries

Colorado

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

Nazarene Bible College, Colorado Springs, CO

Withdrawal from Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) – Reassign to Program to Evaluate and Advance Quality (PEAQ)

Community College of Denver, Denver, CO

Approval of Request for Change

Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, CO

Open an additional location at Arapahoe Community College-Castle Rock Campus, 4700 Castleton Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109

Illinois

Approval of Request for Change

City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College, Chicago, IL

Open two additional locations: University of Illinois – Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry at 801 S. Paulina, Chicago, IL 60612; Dawson Technical Institute (DTI), 3901 S. State Street

Judson University, Elgin, IL

Open two additional locations at Delnor Community Hospital, 300 Randall Rd., Geneva, IL 60134 and Waubonsee Community College Plano Campus, 100 Waubonsee Dr., Plano, lL 60545

Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL

Open an additional location at Sheridan Correctional Center, 4017 E. 2603 Rd., Sheridan, IL 60551

Lincoln Christian University, Lincoln, IL

Close the additional location at Central Christian Church at 1001 New Beginnings Drive in Henderson (NV) and reopen it at Beltway Corporate Center at 8965 South Eastern Avenue, Suite #150, Las Vegas, NV

National Louis University, Chicago, IL

Open five additional location in Illinois: Barrington Middle School, 215 Eastern Avenue, Barrington, IL 60010; Bernotas Middle, 170 North Oak Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014; Community High School, 326 Joliet Street, West Chicago, IL 60185; Creekside Middle School, 3201 Hercules Road, Woodstock, IL 60098; Lincoln Junior High School, 1320 South Olympus Drive, Naperville, IL 60540

National Louis University, Chicago, IL

Open four additional locations in Illinois: Naper Elementary; 39 South Eagle Street; Naperville, IL 60540; Oswego Administration Center, 61 Franklin Street, Oswego, IL 60543; Washington Junior High School, 201 North Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540; Willowbrook Middle School, 6605 Prairie Hill Road, South Beloit, IL 61080

National Louis University, Chicago, IL

Open five additional locations in Wisconsin: Cambridge High School, 403 Blue Hay Way, Cambridge, WI 53525; Jefferson High School, 700 W Milwaukee St, Jefferson WI 53549; Appleton North High School, 610 N Badger Ave, Appleton WI 54914; Best Western Bridgewood Resort Hotel, 1000 Cameron Way, Neenah WI 54956; Sturgeon Bay High School, 1230 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235;

National Louis University, Chicago, IL

Open two additional locations in Florida: Manatee Technical Institute, 5530 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211; Education Leadership Center, 445 W. Amelia, Orlando, FL 32801

Indiana

Approval of Request for Change

Manchester College , North Manchester, IN

Add the Doctor of Pharmacy degree at a new location in Fort Wayne, IN

Michigan

Approval of Request for Change

Grace Bible College, Grand Rapids, MI

Offer the Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies (with emphasis in Pastoral Ministry or Youth Ministry or Intercultural Ministry or General Ministry

Minnesota

Approval of Request for Change

St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN

Offer the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program through distance delivery

Missouri

Approval of Request for Change

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, MO

Added Focused Visit

Approval of Request for Change

Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO

Change the designation of LU-Belleville location to Campus: 2600 West Main Street, Belleville, IL 62226

Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO

Offer two courses toward the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program

Nebraska

Approval of Request for Change

Concordia University, Seward, NE

Offer the Masters of Public Health and the Master of Human Services by distance delivery

North Dakota

Approval of Request for Change

North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton, ND

Consortial Arrangement with FM Ambulance Education Department, Fargo, ND to offer Paramedic (EMT) Technology, AAS and certificate program

Ohio

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, Cincinnati, OH

Approval of Request for Change

Central Ohio Technical College, Newark , OH

Request for approval of the conversion from Quarter to Semester Calendar

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Cincinnati, OH

Offer six Associate’s degree programs and one certificate program by distance delivery

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Cincinnati, OH

Open an additional location at Greentree Health Science Academy, 5757 Innovation Dr., Middleton, OH 45005-5173

College of Mount St. Joseph , Cincinnati, OH

Open an additional location at Airport Learning Center: Terminal One, 2939 Terminal Dr., Hebron, KY 41048

College of Mount St. Joseph , Cincinnati, OH

Offer the MBA

Franklin University, Columbus, OH

Additional locations: Bratislava, Slovakia (University of Economics), Dmipropetrovsk, Ukraine (National Mining University), Hanoi, Vietnam (Vietnam National University )

Mercy College of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, OH

Offer the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging degree completion program

University of Akron, Akron, OH

Open two additional locations: Eastern Gateway Community College, 400 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, OH AND Lakeland Community College, 7700 Clocktower Dr., Kirtland, OH

Oklahoma

Approval of Request for Change

Saint Gregory's University, Shawnee, OK

Offer the MBA and open an additional location in Oklahoma City, OK

South Dakota

Approval of Request for Change

National American University, Rapid City, SD

Reclassify the Wichita course location as a Branch Campus

National American University, Rapid City, SD

Open a branch campus in Mesquite, TX

National American University, Rapid City, SD

Open a branch campus: National American University, Weldon Springs Branch Campus, 1030 Wolfrum Road, Weldon Springs, MO 63304

South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD

Close three campus locations and reopen them as additional locations at new addresses: University Center – Sioux Falls, South Dakota: Moved from 2205 Career Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD to 4801 N. Career Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD; University Center – Rapid City, South Dakota: Moved from 515 West Blvd, Rapid City, SD to 4300 Cheyenne Blvd, Rapid City, SD; Capital University Center – Pierre, SD: Moved from 809 E. Dakota Avenue, Pierre, SD to 925 E. Sioux Avenue, Pierre, SD

West Virginia

Approval of Request for Change

Marshall University, Huntington, WV

Expansion of distance delivery activity

Wisconsin

Approval of Request for Change

Maranatha Baptist Bible College, Watertown, WI

Offer the MA in Church Music

The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on September 19, 2011.

Certificates Approved

Kansas

Bethany College, Lindsborg, KS

Marketing, Other CIP 52.1499

Iowa

Northwest Iowa Community College, Sheldon, IA

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other CIP 46.0399

The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on September 19, 2011.

Expedited Desk Review Approved Locations

Colorado

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Added Additional Location in Colorado Springs, CO

Regis University, Denver, CO

Added Additional Location in Lakewood, CO

Illinois

Benedictine University, Lisle, IL

Added Additional Location in Aurora, IL

Governors State University, University Park, IL

Added Additional Location in Lockport, IL

Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL

Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL

Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL

Added Additional Location in Elk Grove Village, IL

Added Additional Location in Grayslake, IL

Added Additional Location in Hinsdale, IL

Added Additional Location in Urbana, IL

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL

Added Additional Location in South Roxanna, IL

Iowa

Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA

Added Additional Location in New Orleans, LA

Michigan

Concordia University, Ann Arbor, MI

Added Additional Location in Garden City, MI

Added Additional Location in Saginaw, MI

Minnesota

Concordia University, St. Paul, MN

Added Additional Location in St. Cloud, MN

Missouri

Webster University, St. Louis, MO

Added Additional Location in Alexandria, VA

Added Additional Location in Castle Rock, CO

Added Additional Location in Bentonville, AR

The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on September 19, 2011.

Arizona

Approval of Request for Change

Maricopa Community College - Estrella Mountain Community College, Avondale, AZ

Open an additional location in Buckeye, AZ: Estrella Mountain Community College Buckeye Educational Center, 902 Eason Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85326, and embed the location confirmation visit in the upcoming comprehensive visit

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Open two additional locations: Sutter Health, 2700 Gateway Oaks Drive, Sacramento, CA 95833-4337; Hilton Garden Inn, 252 Town Center Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Focused Evaluations

American Indian College of the Assemblies of God, Phoenix, AZ

Arkansas

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR

Illinois

Approval of Request for Change

Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey, IL

Add the Restoration Ecology AAS program and two certificates

National Louis University, Chicago, IL

Add the Ed.D. Educational Leadership program in Florida

Roosevelt University

Add the Doctorate of Philosophy, Chicago, IL (Ph.D.) in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology at the Schamburg, IL campus

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

Contractual agreement with Politecnico di Milano to offer Master of Science in Computer Science

Financial Panel Recommendation

Hebrew Theological College, Skokie, IL

Added Monitoring report on financial concerns

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL

Added Progress report on financial concerns

Indiana

Approval of Request for Change

Indiana Institute of Technology, Fort Wayne, IN

Close the Hammond, Indiana additional location and open two additional locations:
Munster - 9245 Calumet Ave. Suite 201 Munster, Indiana 46321

Indiana University East, Richmond, IN

Add the Master of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science is Managemen t

Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN

Expand distance delivery - Also contractual arrangement with The Institute for Humane Education for recruitment and design of curriculum

Iowa

Approval of Request for Change

Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, IA

Open two additional locations:

North Campus - 14383 College Avenue, Ottumwa, Iowa

Keokuk County Career Academy - 907 E Pleasant Valley, Sigourney, IA

Kansas

Financial Panel Recommendation

Baker University, Baldwin City, KS

Financial indicators are acceptable and no further follow-up is required

Central Christian College of Kansas, McPherson, KS

Added Progress report on financial concerns

Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS

Added Progress report on financial concerns

Sterling College, Sterling, KS

Added Progress report on financial concerns

Minnesota

Approval of Request for Change

Dunwoody College of Technology, Minneapolis, MN

Move the Bachelor of Science in Applied Management Program from a quarter format to semesters

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona, MN

Establish a contractual arrangement with Deltak Edu, Inc for four masters and one doctoral program

Financial Panel Recommendation

Itasca Community College, Virginia, MN

Added Monitoring report on the extent of achievement in implementing the Recovery Plan

Missouri

Approval of Request for Change

Truman State University, Kirksville, MO

Add the Managerial Foundations Certificate (MFC) online

Financial Panel Recommendation

Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO

Financial indicators are acceptable and no further follow-up is required

Wentworth Military Academy and Junior College, Lexington, MO

Added Progress report on financial concerns

Nebraska

Approval of Request for Change

BryanLGH College of Health Sciences, Lincoln, NE

Add graduate courses in the field of nurse education

Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

Open a course location: The Les Aspin Center for Government, 502 East Capitol St, NE Washington, D.C., 20003

New Mexico

Approval of Request for Change

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Change the address of two additional locations and to open three new additional locations. Change Name and Address: UNM--Farmington Bachelor and Graduate Program Center, 4601 College Boulevard, Farmington. CHANGE TO UNM-San Juan Bachelor and Graduate Program Center, 3539 East 30th Street, 2nd Floor, Farmington, NM 87402
Change Name: UNM--Taos Bachelor and Graduate Program Center at 115 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos
CHANGE TO 246-B Ledoux Street, Taos, NM 87571

Open three new additional locations: UNM-Roswell Dental Hygiene ITV Receive Site at 52 University Blvd, Roswell, NM 88203; UNM-Grants Early Childhood ITV Receive Site at 1500 N Third St, Grants, NM 87020; UNM-Santa Fe Public Administration Program Center at 1305 Louisa Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505

North Dakota

Financial Panel Recommendation

United Tribes Technical College, Bismarck, ND

Finiancial indicators are acceptable and no further follow-up is required

Ohio

Approval of Request for Change

Antioch University, Yellow Springs, OH

Close the Santa Barbara Campus and reopen it at a new address at 602 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Belmont Technical College, St. Clairsville, OH

Consortial arrangement with the Ohio Valley Medical Center for the OVMC Program of Radiologic Technology Certificate and the Associate of Applied Science in BTC Radiologic Technology Program.

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

Offer an existing degree program (Master of Science in Management – Finance) at a new, additional site (Shanghai, China): Tongji University, School of Economics and Management (SEM) 1239 Siping Road Shanghai, P.R. China 200092

Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Mount Vernon, OH

Teach-out plan to close the Lima additional location: 205 West Market Street, Suite 300, Lima, OH 45801

Southern State Community College, Hillsboro, OH

Open an additional location at Manchester High School, 130 Wayne Frye Drive Manchester, OH 45144

University of Akron, Akron, OH

Open two additional locations: Midpoint Center, 50 Pearl Road, Suite 300, Brunswick, OH 44212, Lakewood Bailey Building, 14701 – 14725 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 4410 7

Financial Panel Recommendation

United Theological Seminary, Dayton, OH

Added Progress report on financial concerns

Urbana University, Urbana, OH

Added Progress report on financial concerns

Winebrenner Theological Seminary, Findlay, OH

Added Progress report on financial concerns

Oklahoma

Approval of Request for Change

Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva, OK

Open two additional locations: Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Box 430, Goodwell, OK 73939-9728, James Crabtree Correctional Center, RR1, Box 8, 3rd and Murray, Helena, OK 7374 1

Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva, OK

Expansion of distance delivery programs

Financial Panel Recommendation

Bacone College, Muskogee, OK

Added Progress report on financial concerns

South Dakota

Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)

University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD

Approval of Request for Change

Sioux Falls Seminary, Sioux Falls, SD

Open three course locations: Grace University, 1311 S. 9th St. Omaha, NE 68108-3629; Covenant Presbyterian Church, 15002 Blondo St., Omaha, NE 68116-6126; Creighton University, 25000 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178

Financial Panel Recommendation

Dakota State University, Madison, SD

Accept progress report and reaffirm Progress report

Sioux Falls Seminary, Sioux Falls, SD

Added Monitoring report on finances in the form of Recovery Plan

West Virginia

Approval of Request for Change

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, Moorefield, WV

Open an additional location in Moorefield, WV: Michael Medical Building, 8 Lee Street, Moorefield, WV

New River Community and Technical College, Beckley, WV

Open an additional location at 527 Odd Road, Ghent, WV 25843

Wisconsin

Approval of Request for Change

Herzing University, Milwaukee, WI

Open an additional location: Herzing University-Madison West Learning Center 3, Point Place, Madison, WI 53719

Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

Open a course location: The Les Aspin Center for Government, 502 East Capitol St, NE Washington, D.C., 20003

Financial Panel Recommendation

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, Milwaukee, WI

Added Monitoring report on financial concerns

Northland College, Ashland, WI

Added Progress report on final results of implementation of Recovery Plan