August 2021 Actions
Institutional Actions Council, August 30–31
Board of Trustees, August 9
The Higher Learning Commission’s Board of Trustees took the following action on August 9, 2021.
Minnesota
Walden University, Reaffirmed the Board's June 2021 approval of the extension of accreditation related to the application for Change of Control, Structure or Organization wherein the institution is acquired by Adtalem Global Education, Inc.
Board of Trustees, August 30
The Higher Learning Commission’s Board of Trustees took the following action on August 30, 2021.
Minnesota
Rasmussen University, Reaffirmed the Board's June 2021 approval of the extension of accreditation related to the application for Change of Control, Structure or Organization wherein the institution is acquired by American Public Education, Inc.
Institutional Actions Council, August 30–31
The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on August 30–31, 2021.
Arizona
Certificate Approval
Cochise College, AZ
- Amazon Web Services Cloud Foundations Certificate (CIP Code: 11.0203 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 3).
- Google IT Professional Certificate (CIP Code: 11.0203 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 3).
Staff Action Recommendation
Arizona Western College, Yuma, AZ
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Central Arizona College, Coolidge, AZ
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Eastern Arizona College, Thatcher, AZ
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Maricopa Community Colleges- GateWay Community College, Phoenix, AZ
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Maricopa Community Colleges- Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Maricopa Community Colleges- Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Mohave Community College, Kingman, AZ
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Campus Evaluation Visit
Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ
- Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, Main Campus, 1 West Firestorm Way, Glendale, AZ 85306.
Approval of Request for Change
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
- Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the minor in English (literature) from 24 to 18 credits (CIP Code: 23.0101 / Program Level: Minor / Credit Hours: 18).
Mohave Community College, Kingman, AZ
- Approved the institution’s request to increase the semester hours from 60 to 63 for the Associate of Applied Arts in Culinary Arts Management.
Phoenix Seminary, Scottsdale, AZ
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
- Approved the institution’s teach-out plan for the following additional locations and branch campuses:
- Bakersfield Campus, 4900 California Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309
- Gardena Campus, 1515 W. 190th, Gardena, CA 90248
- La Palma Learning Center, 6 Centerpointe Drive, La Palma, CA 90623
- Lancaster Annex, 1202 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534
- Murrieta Learning Center, 25240 Hancock Avenue, Murrieta, CA 92562
- Pasadena Campus 1, 299 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Visailia Learning Center, 301 East Acequia Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291
- Central Valley Campus, 45 River Park Place West, Fresno, CA 93720
- Sacramento Valley Campus, 2860 Gateway Oaks Drive, Sacramento, CA 95833
- San Diego Campus, 9645 Granite Ridge Drive, San Diego, CA 92123
- Southern California Campus Main, Ontario 3110 E. Guasti Road, Ontario, CA 91761
- Hawaii Main Campus, 949 Kamokila Blvd., Kapolei, HI 96707
- Las Vegas Main Campus, 3755 Breakthrough Way, Las Vegas, NV 89135
- Dallas Campus, 12400 Coit Road, Dallas, TX 7525
- Houston Campus, 11451 Katy Free, Houston, TX 77079
Arkansas
Staff Action Recommendation
Arkansas State University Mountain Home, Mountain Home, AR
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Arkansas State University-Newport, Newport, AR
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR
- Accepted staff recommendation.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Bentonville, AR
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Approval of Request for Change
Philander Smith College, Little Rock, AR
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts(CIP Code: 50.0101 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 124).
Colorado
Staff Action Recommendation
Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, CO
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, CO
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, CO
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Front Range Community College, Westminster, CO
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Otero Junior College, La Junta, CO
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, CO
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Pueblo Community College, Pueblo, CO
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Regis University, Denver, CO
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Metropolitan State University Denver, Denver CO
- Accepted the team report.
Campus Evaluation Visit
Colorado State University-Global Campus, Aurora, CO
- Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, Main Campus, 585 Salida Way, Aurora, CO 80011.
Approval of Request for Change
Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location, Colorado Early Colleges Aurora (CECA), 1400 South Abilene, Aurora, Colorado 80011.
Community College of Denver, Denver, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Cannabis Science and Operations (CIP Code: 41.0101 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120).
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Abraham Lincoln High School, 2285 South Federal Boulevard, Denver, Colorado, 80219.
Front Range Community College, Westminster, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in Medical Assistant from 35 to 26 credit hours.
- Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in Phlebotomy from 7 to 5 credit hours.
Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to change its mission.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Advanced Paramedic Practitioner (CIP Code: 51.0904 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 61).
Illinois
Certificate Approval
City Colleges of Chicago – Malcolm X College, IL
- Mammography Technologist Certificate (CIP Code: 50.0919 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 9).
Lake Land College, IL
- Fire Science Management Certificate (CIP Code: 43.0203 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 29).
Rend Lake College, IL
- Spray Applicator Certificate (CIP Code: 01.1105 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 18).
Staff Action Recommendation
Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg, IL
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Lewis University, Romeoville, IL
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, IL
- Accepted staff recommendation.
McKendree University, Lebanon, IL
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
DeVry University, Naperville, IL
Focused Visit
Judson University, Elgin, IL
- Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to student enrollment and finances.
Campus Evaluation Visit
Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Science, Quincy, IL
- Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, Main Campus, 3609 N. Marx Drive, Quincy, IL 62305.
Approval of Request for Change
Augustana College, Rock Island, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: East Moline Correctional Center, 100 Hillcrest Road, East Moline, IL 61244.
Blackburn College, Carlinville, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and one program.
DeVry University, Naperville, IL
- Approved the institution’s teach-out plan for additional location: DeVry University - Paramus , 35 Plaza, 81 E. State Route 4, 3rd Floor, Paramus, NJ, 07652.
- Approved the institution’s teach-out plan for additional location: DeVry University - Stockbridge, 675 Southcrest Pkwy, Suite 100, Stockbridge, GA 30281.
Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Game Design and Development pre-associate Certificate from 48 to 30 credit hours (CIP Code: 10.0304 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 30).
Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey, IL
- Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan and Teach-Out Agreement for students enrolled in the Business Technology program.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Technology as a credit-based competency-based program (CIP Code: 48.0508 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 60).
Lincoln College, Lincoln, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Morton College, Cicero, IL
- Approved the institution’s modified request to offer distance education courses and one program.
Rend Lake College, Ina, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in Heavy Equipment Transportation from 26 to 16 credit hours (CIP Code: 47.0605 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 16).
Southeastern Illinois College, Harrisburg, IL
- Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan for teach out of students enrolled in the Administrative Assistant A.A.S., Business Management A.A.S., and the Accounting Certificate, including the Teach-Out Agreements with John A. Logan College and Rend Lake College.
Indiana
Staff Action Recommendation
Anderson University, Anderson, IN
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Bethel University, Mishawaka, IN
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Grace College and Seminary, Winona Lake, IN
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Huntington University, Huntington, IN
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Trine University, Angola, IN
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Martin University, Indianapolis, IN
Approval of Request for Change
Anderson University, Anderson, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to change the length of term for the Master of Business Administration from 15 weeks to 7 weeks (CIP Code: 52.0201 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 36).
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
- Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Lift Academy which will provide coursework for the Associate of Science in Professional Pilot (CIP 49.0102) and Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management (CIP 49.0104).
Purdue University Global, West Lafayette, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Data Analytics (CIP Code: 11.0401 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 52).
Trine University, Angola, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Education in Early Childhood Montessori Education (CIP Code: 13.1207 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 34).
Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to open the following additional locations:
- Bedford-North Lawrence High School, 595 Stars Blvd., Bedford, IN 47421
- North Lawrence Career Center, 258 BNL Drive, Bedford, IN 4742
- Southeastern Career Center, 901 US-50, Versailles, IN 47042
- McCutcheon High School, 4951 US HWY 231, South, Lafayette, IN 47909
- Area 30 Career Center, 1 North Calbert Way, Suite A, Greencastle, IN 46135
- McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology, 7250 E. 75th St., Indianapolis, IN 46256.
- Shoals High School, 7900 US-50, Shoals, IN 47581
- Porter County Career and Technical Center, 1005 Franklin St., Valparaiso, IN 46383
- Whitewater Career Center, 1300 Spartan Drive, Connersville, IN 47331
- Vincennes Lincoln High School, 1545 South Hart Street Road, Vincennes, IN 47591
- North Side High School, 6501 Wayne Trace, Ft. Wayne, IN 46816
- Elkhart Area Career Center, 2424 California Road, Elkhart, IN 46514
- William Henry Harrison High School, 5701 N. 50 W, West Lafayette, IN 47906
- Greater Lafayette Career Academy, 21 Elston Rd., Lafayette, IN 47909
- West Central Indiana Career and Technical Education Cooperative, North Montgomery High School, 1 Athens Drive, Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Iowa
Certificate Approval
North Iowa Area Community College, IA
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (CIP Code: 51.0904 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 8).
- Building Trades Certificate (CIP Code: 51.0904 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 38).
- Certified Nurse Aide Certificate (CIP Code: 46.0415 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 4).
- Early Childhood Education Certificate (CIP Code: 13.1210 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 30).
- Emergency Medical Responder Certificate (CIP Code: 51.0904 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 2).
- Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (CIP Code: 51.0904 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 7).
- Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate (CIP Code: 51.3901 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 47).
- Welding Certificate (CIP Code: 48.0508 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 37).
Southwestern Community College, IA
- Early Childhood Education Certificate (CIP Code: 19.0709 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 13).
- Nurse Assisting Certificate (CIP Code: 51.3902 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 12).
Staff Action Recommendation
Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, IA
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IA
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge, IA
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Iowa Valley Community College District, Marshalltown, IA
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, IA
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Assurance Review
Wartburg College, Waverly, IA
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Loras College, Dubuque, IA
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City, IA
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: John V. Hanson Career Center, Nerem Industrial Park, Lot 2, 1006 Crystal Lake Road, Forest City, IA 50436.
Kansas
Certificate Approval
Cloud County Community College, KS
- Pharmacy Technician Certificate (CIP Code: 51.0805 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 16).
- Welding Technology Certificate (CIP Code: 48.0508/ Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 18).
Neosho County Community College, KS
- Dietary Manager Certificate (CIP Code: 51.3103 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 16.
Staff Action Recommendation
Baker University, Baldwin City, KS
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Cowley College, Arkansas City, KS
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Friends University, Wichita, KS
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Neosho County Community College, Chanute, KS
- Accepted staff recommendation.
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Approval of Request for Change
Barclay College, Haviland, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (CIP Code: 43.0104 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 128).
Cleveland University-Kansas City, Overland Park, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Exercise Physiology.
Kansas City Kansas Community College, Kansas City, KS
- Approved the Provisional Plan.
Newman University, Wichita, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to close the location at: Newman University Colorado Springs, 2120 Hollowbrook Dr., Ste 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80918 and to open a new location at Pikes Peak Community College, 100 W Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
Sterling College, Sterling, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to change the content and increase the credit hours from 51 to 61-67 for the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (CIP Code: 31.0505 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 61-67).
Michigan
Certificate Approval
Lake Michigan College, MI
- Risk Management and Insurance Certificate of Achievement (CIP Code: 52.1701 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 16).
Michigan Technological University, MI
- Manufacturing Engineering Certificate (CIP Code: 14.3601 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 9).
Schoolcraft College, MI
- Mammography Post-Associate Certificate (CIP Code: 51.0919 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 9.
- Sterile Processing Skills Certificate (CIP Code: 51.1012 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 19).
Shawnee State University, MI
- Behavioral Health Paraprofessional Certificate (CIP Code: 51.1599 / Program Level: Courses Only / Credit Hours: 13).
Staff Action Recommendation
Cleary University, Howell, MI
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Jackson College, Jackson, MI
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Madonna University, Livonia, MI
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Mid Michigan College, Harrison, MI
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Assurance Review
Olivet College, Olivet, MI
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Baker College, Owosso, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Juris Doctorate Law (CIP Code: 22.0101 / Program Level: Doctorate / Credit Hours: 130).
Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to open the following additional locations:
- Kenowa Hills High School, 3825 Hendershot Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544.
- Lakeshore Campus, 12355 James Street, Holland, MI 49424.
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion (CIP Code: 51.0906 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 87).
Michigan School of Psychology, Farmington Hills, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and one program.
Oakland Community College, Bloomfield Hills, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: AIS Construction, 56555, Pontiac Trail, New Hudson, MI 48165.
University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, 125-126 semester credit hours, CIP 13.1202 (CIP Code: 13.1202 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 125-6).
Denial of Request for Change
Albion College, Albion, MI
- Denied the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Accounting.
Minnesota
Staff Action Recommendation
Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids, MN
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN
- Accepted staff recommendation.
St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN
Assurance Review
Minnesota State College Southeast, Winona, MN
- Accepted the team report.
Missouri
Staff Action Recommendation
Crowder College, Neosho, MO
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Drury University, Springfield, MO
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Maryville University of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Mineral Area College, Park Hills, MO
- Accepted staff recommendation.
William Woods University, Fulton, MO
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Assurance Review
Missouri Baptist University, St. Louis, MO
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (CIP Code: 51.3801 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 124).
Hannibal-LaGrange University, Hannibal, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: The Baptist Home - Chillicothe, 500 Baptist Home Ln, Chillicothe, MO 64601.
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Justice Studies (CIP Code: 45.0101 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 36).
Saint Charles Community College, Cottleville, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts (CIP Code: 12.0503 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 60-63).
Nebraska
Staff Action Recommendation
Central Community College, Grand Island, NE
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Concordia University, Seward, NE
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Southeast Community College Area, Lincoln, NE
- Accepted staff recommendation.
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Wayne State College, Wayne, NE
- Accepted staff recommendation.
New Mexico
Staff Action Recommendation
Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque, NM
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Mesalands Community College, Tucumari, NM
- Accepted staff recommendation.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Community College, Las Cruces, NM
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Approval of Request for Change
Navajo Technical University, Crownpoint, NM
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (CIP Code: 14.1401 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 122).
Southwestern College, Santa Fe, NM
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Ph.D. in Visionary Practice and Regenerative Leadership (CIP Code: 52.0213 / Program Level: Doctorate / Credit Hours: 75-8).
North Dakota
Certificate Approval
Bismarck State College, ND
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate (CIP Code: 11.0901 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 16).
Turtle Mountain Community College, ND
- Basic Public Health Certification (CIP Code: 51.2207 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 17).
- Small Business Development Certificate (CIP Code: 52.0799 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 18).
Staff Action Recommendation
Bismarck State College, Bismarck, ND
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Approval of Request for Change
Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND
- Approved the institution’s request to change mission and student body.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Business Administration (CIP Code: 52.0201 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30).
Lake Region State College, Devils Lake, ND
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location, West Fargo Police Department, 800 4th Ave E Suite 2, West Fargo, ND 58078.
Mayville State University, Mayville, ND
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Education, including Adult Teaching and Learning, Innovative Teaching Practices and Special Education tracks, Graduate Certificate, Educational Studies, Graduate Certificate, Special Education (CIP Code: 52.0201 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 32, 34, 13, 15).
Turtle Mountain Community College, Belcourt, ND
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Biology (CIP Code: 26.0101 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 121).
Denial of Request for Change
Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND
- Denied the institution’s request to offer the Master of Exercise Science in Athletic Educational Leadership (MES-AEL).
Turtle Mountain Community College, Belcourt, ND
- Denied the institution’s request to offer the Master of Education.
Ohio
Certificate Approval
Central State University, OH
- Commercial Music and Music Technology Courses (CIP Code: 50.0913 / Program Level: Courses Only / Credit Hours: 12).
University of Toledo, OH
- Materials Engineering Certificate (CIP Code: 14.1801 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 12).
- Materials Science and Engineering Graduate Certificate (CIP Code: 14.1801 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 12).
Staff Action Recommendation
Clark State College, Springfield, OH
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Edison State Community College, Piqua, OH
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Kent State University, Kent, OH
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Lakeland Community College, Kirtland, OH
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Lorain County Community College, Elyria, OH
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Marion Technical College, Marion, OH
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Miami University, Oxford, OH
- Accepted staff recommendation.
North Central State College, Mansfield, OH
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Northwest State Community College, Archbold, OH
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH
- Accepted staff recommendation.
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Zane State College, Zanesville, OH
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Assurance Review
Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, OH
- Accepted the team report.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, Cincinnati, OH
- Accepted the team report.
Campus Evaluation Visit
Davis College, Toledo, OH
- Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, 433 N. Summit Street, Suite 202, Toledo, OH 43604.
Approval of Request for Change
Central State University, Wilberforce, OH
- Approved the institution’s contractual arrangement with Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) which will provide coursework for the Bachelors in Agricultural Education (CIP 13.1301) and Bachelors in Sustainable Agriculture (CIP 01.0308).
Hocking College, Nelsonville, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the following programs:
- Associate of Applied Science in Sports Management (CIP Code: 31.0504 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 62).
- Associate of Arts in Social Work (CIP Code: 44.0701 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 65).
- Associate of Arts in Theatre (CIP Code: 50.0502 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 62).
James A. Rhodes State College, Lima, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the following programs:
- Associate of Applied Science in Agriculture (CIP Code: 01.0205 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 65).
- Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology (CIP Code: 51.0909 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 62).
Methodist Theological School in Ohio, Delaware, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Miami University, Oxford, OH
- Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan for teach out of students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Athletic Training program.
- Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan for teach out of students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Forensic Science & Investigation program.
Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
- Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan for teach out of two additional locations: Middletown MEd, 4855 State Route 122, Franklin, OH 45005, and Wilmington MEd, 300 Richardson Place, Wilmington OH 45177.
Oklahoma
Staff Action Recommendation
Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa, OK
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Bartlesville, OK
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Approval of Request for Change
Oklahoma Christian University, Edmond, OK
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Graduate Business Certificate in Financial Management as a credit-based competency-based education program (CIP Code: 52.0899 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 9).
South Dakota
Approval of Request for Change
Lake Area Technical College, Watertown, SD
- Approved the institution’s request to change the Cosmetology, Diploma with optional Clinical Certification from 1500/2100 clock hours to 39.5/49.5 semester/credit hours, CIP 12.0401.
Sisseton Wahpeton College, Sisseton, SD
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science (CIP Code: 30.1701 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 122).
- Approved the institution’s request to offer Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, CIP 52.0201 (CIP Code: 52.0201 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120-22).
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
West Virginia
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
American Public University System, Charles Town, WV
Approval of Request for Change
Pierpont Community and Technical College, Fairmont, WV
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: First Energy Corporation Customer Service Center, 1310 Fairmont Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554.
West Virginia State University, Institute, WV
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (CIP Code: 30.0000 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120).
Denial of Request for Change
Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV
- Denied the institution’s request to open an additional location: The American Campus (TAC), Royal Road, Belle Rose, Quatre Bornes, Mauritius, Africa.
Wisconsin
Certificate Approval
Milwaukee School of Engineering, WI
- Machine Learning Graduate Certificate (CIP Code: 11.0102 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 12).
Staff Action Recommendation
Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire, WI
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Concordia University, Mequon, WI
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Gateway Technical College, Kenosha, WI
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Lakeland University, Plymouth, WI
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland, WI
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Nicolet Area Technical College, Rhinelander, WI
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, WI
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Northwood Technical College, Shell Lake, WI
- Accepted staff recommendation.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls, River Falls, WI
- Accepted staff recommendation.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Western Technical College, La Crosse, WI
- Accepted staff recommendation.
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College, Hayward, WI
Approval of Request for Change
College of Menominee Nation, Keshena, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Herzing University, Madison, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (CIP Code: 51.0107 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30).
Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the two-year associate degree in Automation Systems Technology as a credit-based Competency-Based Education program (CBE) (CIP Code: 15.0407 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 61).
Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology, Hales Corners, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and one program.
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science degree in Professional Science (CIP Code: 26.0101 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30).
Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to change the content and increase the credit hours from 28-45 for the Diesel Equipment Mechanic Certificate (Technical Diploma). (CIP Code: 47.0605 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 45)