January 2019 Actions
Institutional Actions Council, January 14–15
Board of Trustees
The Higher Learning Commission's Board of Trustees took the following action on January 11, 2019.
Colorado
Rocky Vista University, Reaffirmed the Board’s November 2018 approval of institution’s application for a Change of Control, Structure or Organization, wherein Medforth Global Healthcare Education Group LP, through a Securities Purchase Agreement and related entities, acquires the assets and outstanding equity interests of the institution, thereby becoming the parent corporation of the institution.
Institutional Actions Council
The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on January 14–15, 2019.
Arizona
Certificate Approval
Central Arizona College, AZ
- Advanced Fabrication and Joining
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Diné College, Tsaile, AZ
Approval of Request for Change
Arizona Western College, Yuma, AZ
- Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
- San Luis Technology Institute, 1135 N. Main Street, San Luis, AZ 85349
- Massage Therapy Center, 2451 South Avenue A, Suite E101, Yuma, AZ 85364
Pima County Community College District, Tucson, AZ
- Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
- Amphi Land Lab, 450 E. Wetmore Road, Tucson, AZ 85705
- East Valley Institute of Technology, 1601 Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201
Arkansas
Certificate Approval
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, AR
- Diesel Technology
Financial Indicators
Lyon College, Batesville, AR
- Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.
Approval of Request for Change
Ozarka College, Melbourne, AR
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology with two embedded certificates: Technical Certificate in Surgical Technology and Certificate of Proficiency in Surgical Scrub Technician.
Southern Arkansas University Tech, Pine Bluff, AR
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Camden Municipal Airport, 165 Wiggins Marden Road, Camden, AR 71701.
Trinidad State Junior College, Trinidad, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Arts degree with designations in Anthropology, Art History, Biology, Economics, English, Philosophy, Sociology, and Studio Art.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, Fort Smith, AR
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts, 200 Whittington Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901.
Colorado
Certificate Approval
University of Denver, CO
- Supply Chain Management
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Lamar Community College, Lamar, CO
Northeastern Junior College, Sterling, CO
Approval of Request for Change
Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice in Visionary Leadership.
Colorado State University - Global Campus, Greenwood Village, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
Front Range Community College, Westminster, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Highway Maintenance Management.
Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Denver, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Education Media Design & Technology to replace the Education Leadership and Emerging Technologies program.
Illinois
Staff Action Recommendation
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL
- Accepted the staff recommendation that the institution be required to submit an embedded interim report on Core Component 2.C. as it relates to control and oversight of the SIU School of Medicine.
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL
McKendree University, Lebanon, IL
Comprehensive Evaluation
Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
- Accepted the team report.
Focused Visit
Rush University, Chicago, IL
- Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to the appropriateness of the approval of the Change of Control and the institution’s compliance with the Eligibility Requirements and the Criteria for Accreditation, with specific focus on Eligibility Requirements #3 and #9 and Core Components 2.C. and 5.B.
Campus Evaluation Visit
Chamberlain University, Downers Grove, IL
- Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, New Orleans-Campus, 400 LaBarre Road, Jefferson, LA 70121.
Financial Indicators
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
- Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.
Approval of Request for Change
DeVry University, Downers Grove, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to close the additional location at DeVry University-Naperville, 2056 Westings Ave, Ste. 40, Naperville, IL 60563 and reopen at 1200 East Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 60563.
Judson University, Elgin, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to close the Judson Adult Professional Studies Rockford location at 1055 Featherstone Drive, Rockford, IL 61107 and reopen at Judson University-Division of Professional Studies (Rockford), 200 Y Blvd., Rockford, IL 61107-3019.
MacCormac College, Chicago, IL
- Approved the institution’s request for approval for distance education courses and programs.
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: James B. Conant High School, 700 E. Cougar Trail, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169.
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to add an additional location: William Rainey Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067.
Indiana
Focused Visit
Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, IN
- Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to finances and the financial plan and its implementation.
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
- Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to the appropriateness of the approval of the Change of Control and the institution’s compliance with the Eligibility Requirements and the Criteria for Accreditation, with specific focus on Core Components 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 5.B., and 5.C.
Purdue University Global, Indianapolis, IN
- Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to the appropriateness of the approval of the Change of Control and the institution’s compliance with the Eligibility Requirements and the Criteria for Accreditation, with specific focus on Core Components 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 5.B., and 5.C.
Approval of Request for Change
Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN
- Approved the institution’s request for a consortial arrangement with Indiana Bloomington, Indiana University East, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indiana University Kokomo, Indiana University Northwest, Indiana University South Bend, and Indiana University Southeast to offer the Graduate Certificate in Composition Studies.
- Approved the institution’s request for a consortial arrangement with Indiana Bloomington, Indiana University East, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indiana University Kokomo, Indiana University Northwest, Indiana University South Bend, and Indiana University Southeast to offer the Graduate Certificate in Language and Literature.
- Approved the institution’s request for a consortial arrangement with Indiana Bloomington, Indiana University East, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indiana University Kokomo, Indiana University Northwest, Indiana University South Bend, and Indiana University Southeast to offer the Graduate Certificate in Literature.
- Approved the institution’s request for a consortial arrangement with Indiana Bloomington, Indiana University East, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indiana University Kokomo, Indiana University Northwest, Indiana University South Bend, and Indiana University Southeast to offer the Master of Arts in English.
- Approved the institution’s request for a consortial arrangement with Indiana Bloomington, Indiana University East, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indiana University Kokomo, and Indiana University Southeast to offer the Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety.
Taylor University, Upland, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to initiate correspondence education to offer courses and programs.
University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
- The Business Center, 826 Ewing Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
- The Music Technology Center, 431 Berry Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Iowa
Financial Indicators
Waldorf University, Forest City, IA
- Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.
Approval of Request for Change
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
- Approved the institution’s request for access to the Notification Program for Additional Locations within the United States and internationally.
Kansas
Certificate Approval
Allen County Community College, KS
- Health Care Specialist
Independence Community College, KS
- Advanced EMS Education
University of Kansas, KS
- Leadership Studies Graduate Certificate
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Allen County Community College, Iola, KS
University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth, KS
Focused Visit
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS
- Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to the Change of Control and the institution’s compliance with the Eligibility Requirements and the Criteria for Accreditation, with specific focus on Eligibility Requirement #10 and Core Component 3.C.
Campus Evaluation Visit
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS
- Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, 11291 SGT E. Churchill Street, Fort Bliss, TX 79918-8002.
Financial Indicators
Southwestern College, Winfield, KS
- Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.
Approval of Request for Change
Hesston College, Hesston, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science with an Aviation-Professional Pilot major.
Salina Area Technical College, Salina, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
- MidWest Concrete Materials, Inc., 701 S. 4th Street, Manhattan, KS 67401
- Salina South High School, 730 E. Magnolia Road, Salina, KS 67401
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Workforce Development.
Michigan
Certificate Approval
Saginaw Valley State University, MI
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post Graduate Certificate - Nursing
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Adrian College, Adrian, MI
Financial Indicators
Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI
- Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.
Approval of Request for Change
Cleary University, Howell, MI
- Approved the institution’s teach-out plan for the closing of Cleary University - Ann Arbor, 2793 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, effective February 1, 2019.
Great Lakes Christian College, Lansing, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and multiple programs.
Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, MI
- Approved the institution’s request for a consortial arrangement with Lansing Community College through MiRis Consortium to offer the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Associate in Applied Science (with embedded certificate), Neurodiagnostic Technologist Associate in Applied Science (with embedded certificate), and Computed Tomography Technologist certificate.
Madonna University, Livonia, MI
- Approved the institution’s request for access to the Notification Program for Additional Locations within HLC’s 19-state region.
Denial of Request for Change
Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
- Denied the institution’s request to initiate distance delivery to offer courses and one program. (The institution has approval to offer distance education courses.)
Minnesota
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, MN
Pine Technical and Community College, Pine City, MN
Approval of Request for Change
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Accelerated Master’s Pathway (BSN-AMP) as a direct assessment competency-based education program.
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, New Brighton, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to increase the number of credit hours for the Master of Arts in Leadership from 36 to 48.
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer Bachelor of Science in Public Health as a direct assessment competency-based education program.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management as a direct assessment competency-based education program.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer Bachelor of Science in Health Studies as a direct assessment competency-based education program.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer Master of Science in Criminal Justice as a direct assessment competency-based education program.
Missouri
Staff Action Recommendation
University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO
- Approved to offer correspondence education courses.
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
A. T. Still University of Health Sciences, Kirksville, MO
Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO
University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Approval of Request for Change
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate in Applied Science in Building Maintenance and Construction.
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) Automotive Systems, 2901 E. Heartland Drive, Liberty, MO 64068.
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Art in International and Political Affairs and the Bachelor of Science in International and Political Affairs.
Park University, Parkville, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in National Security Studies.
Webster University, St. Louis, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Degree Completion Program.
Nebraska
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
College of Saint Mary, Omaha, NE
Approval of Request for Change
Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctorate in Business Administration.
Southeast Community College Area, Lincoln, NE
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Hebron Learning Center, 610 Jefferson Avenue, Hebron, NE 68370.
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
- Approved the institution’s request to close the University of Nebraska – Lincoln at 14th & R Street, and reopen as UNMC College of Dentistry, 4000 East Campus Loop South, Box 830740, Lincoln, NE 68583.
- Approved the institution’s request to close Western Nebraska Division at 4502 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 and reopen as UNMC College of Nursing-Western Nebraska Division, WNCC – Harms Building, 1601 E 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361.
- Approved the institution’s request to open UNMC College of Nursing-Lincoln Division,550 N 19th Street, Lincoln, NE 68503.
Denial of Request for Change
Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, NE
- Denied the institution’s request to offer the Master of Social Work.
New Mexico
Approval of Request for Change
Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque, NM
- Approved the institution’s request to offer its second credit-based competency-based education program: Business Administration, Associate of Applied Science.
Ohio
Certificate Approval
Eastern Gateway Community College, OH
- Cybersecurity Technician
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Bluffton University, Bluffton, OH
Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH
Financial Indicators
Southern State Community College, Hillsboro, OH
- Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.
Wright State University, Dayton, OH
- Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.
Non-financial Indicators
Eastern Gateway Community College, Steubenville, OH
- Concurred with the Non-financial Indicator Panel’s findings.
Approval of Request for Change
Davis College, Toledo, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses.
Edison State Community College, Piqua, OH
- Approved the institution’s request for access to the Notification Program for Additional Locations within HLC’s 19-state region.
Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Science in Natural and Applied Science.
University of Dayton, Dayton, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Oklahoma
Financial Indicators
Southwestern Christian University, Bethany, OK
- Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.
Approval of Request for Change
College of the Muscogee Nation, Okmulgee, OK
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Science in Criminal Justice, Associate of Science in Natural Resources, and Associate of Science in General Studies.
Langston University, Langston, OK
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: University Center of Southern Oklahoma, 611 Veteran Boulevard, Ardmore, OK.
South Dakota
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Dakota State University, Madison, SD
West Virginia
Financial Indicators
Ohio Valley University, Vienna, WV
- Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.
Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV
- Accepted the institution’s report.
Approval of Request for Change
Pierpont Community and Technical College, Fairmont, WV
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science, Machinist Technology/Computer Numeric Control.
Denial of Request for Change
BridgeValley Community and Technical College, South Charleston, WV
- Denied the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Brewing.
Wisconsin
Certificate Approval
Fox Valley Technical College, WI
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
Madison Area Technical College, WI
- Practical Nursing
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
University of Wisconsin-River Falls, River Falls, WI
Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI
Campus Evaluation Visit
Herzing College, Madison, WI
- Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, Herzing University - Atlanta Campus Hurt Building - 50 Hurt Plaza SE, 4th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303.
Approval of Request for Change
Carthage College, Kenosha, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Music in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy.
Edgewood College, Madison, WI
- Approved the institution’s request for approval of a contractual arrangement with the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics to offer a Medical Sciences major that includes training in Radiological Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Gateway Technical College, Kenosha, WI
- Approved the institution’s request for access to the Notification Program for Additional Locations within HLC’s 19-state region.
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College, Hayward, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations: Bad River Blackbird Center, 72682 Maple Street, Odanah, WI 54861 Red Cliff Site, 37360 State Hwy 13, Bayfield, WI 54814
Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and one program.
University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration as a direct assessment competency-based education program.
Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Waukesha County Technical College – Waukesha Campus, 327 E. Broadway, Waukesha, WI 53186
Denied Request for Change
Cardinal Stritch University Milwaukee, WI
- Denied the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc. School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography to offer the Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
- Denied the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc. School of Radiologic Technology to offer the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology.
- Denied the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
- Denied the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology.