January 2020 Actions
Institutional Actions Council
The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on January 27–28, 2020.
Arizona
Approval of Request for Change
Maricopa Community College-Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale, AZ
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
Arkansas
Certificate Approval
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, AR
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
- Certificate of Proficiency in Cyber Security
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
East Arkansas Community College, Forrest City, AR
Financial Indicators
Lyon College, Batesville, AR
- Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.
Colorado
Approval of Request for Change
American Sentinel University, Aurora, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to close the main campus at 2260 South Xanadu Way, Suite 310, Aurora, CO 80014, and reopen at 10065 E. Harvard Ave., Suite 450, Denver, CO 80231.
Colorado State University-Global Campus, Greenwood Village, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to close the main campus at 7800 E. Orchard Road, Suite 200, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, and reopen at 585 Salida Way, Aurora, CO 80011.
Illinois
Certificate Approval
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College, IL
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
Danville Area Community College, IL
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Roosevelt University, IL
- Information Systems Security Management Graduate Certificate
South Suburban College of Cook County, IL
- Multi Process Welding Certificate
- Maintenance Technology II Certificate
- Manufacturing Technology I Certificate
- Manufacturing Basics
- HVARC Technician Certificate
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
North Central College, Naperville, IL
Assurance Review
Principia College, Elsah, IL
- Accepted the team report.
Comprehensive Evaluation
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College, Chicago, IL
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
City College of Chicago - Malcolm X College, Chicago, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
- South Chicago Learning Center, a satellite campus of Olive Harvey College, 3055 E. 92nd Street, Chicago, IL 60617
- Wilbur Wright College, 300 N. Narragansett Ave., Chicago, IL 60634
DeVry University, Naperville, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to close the additional location DeVry University-Arlington Campus at 2450 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202, and reopen the additional location DeVry University-Arlington at 1400 Crystal Drive, Suite 120, Arlington, VA 22202.
Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Robert Morris University, Chicago, IL
- Approved the institution’s request for a teach-out plan to close two additional locations, effective March 1, 2020:
- Elgin, 1707 North Randall Road, Suite 180, Elgin, IL 60123
- Orland Park Center, 82 Orland Square, Orland Park, IL 60462
Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.
Denial of Request for Change
Richland Community College, Decatur, IL
- Denied the institution’s request to offer the Associate in Applied Science in Cybersecurity.
Indiana
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Franklin College, Franklin, IN
Approval of Request for Change
American College of Education, Indianapolis, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Healthcare Administration.
Indiana University Kokomo, Kokomo, IN
- Approved the institution’s request for a consortial arrangement with Indiana University Kokomo; Indiana University Bloomington; Indiana University East, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Indiana University Northwest; Indiana University South Bend; and Indiana University Southeast to offer the Graduate Certificate in Biology.
- Approved the institution’s request for a consortial arrangement with Indiana University Kokomo; Indiana University to Bloomington; Indiana University East, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Indiana University Northwest; Indiana University South Bend; and Indiana University Southeast to offer the Graduate Certificate in Chemistry.
Iowa
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA
Southeastern Community College, West Burlington, IA
Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA
Comprehensive Evaluation
Divine Word College, Epworth, IA
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Iowa Lakes Community College, Estherville, IA
- Approved the institution’s request to offer an Associate of Applied Science in Cosmetology.
Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, IA
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Athletic Training.
Kansas
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Benedictine College, Atchison, KS
North Central Kansas Technical College, Beloit, KS
Financial Indicators
Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Shawnee, KS
- Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.
Central Christian College of Kansas, McPherson, KS
- Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.
Focused Visit
Manhattan Area Technical College, Manhattan, KS
- Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to student outcomes assessment (Core Component 4.B.).
Approval of Request for Change
Fort Hays State College, Hays, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Social Work.
Highland Community College, Highland, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Precision Agriculture and a Precision Agriculture Certificate.
Michigan
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Alma College, Alma, MI
Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI
University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, MI
Assurance Review
North Central Michigan College, Petoskey, MI
- Accepted the team report.
Focused Visit
Rochester University, Rochester Hills, MI
- Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to: faculty personnel files and faculty issues (Core Component 3.C); program review (Core Component 4.A); student learning outcomes and student learning assessments (Core Component 4.B); and strategic planning and evidence of the systematic use of data (including assessment data) to inform decisions relating to budgeting and planning (Core Component 5.C).
Financial Indicators
Adrian College, Adrian, MI
- Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.
Approval of Request for Change
Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice in Strategic Leadership.
Minnesota
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN
Mesabi Range College, Virginia, MN
Normandale Community College, Bloomington, MN
Northland Community and Technical College, Thief River Falls, MN
University of Minnesota-Morris, Morris, MN
Comprehensive Evaluation
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, Cloquet, MN
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) as a direct assessment competency-based education program.
North Central University, Minneapolis, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Biology.
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to reduce the number of credit hours within its course-based Master of Business Administration program from 36 semester credit hours to 30 semester credit hours.
- Approved the institution’s request to reduce the number of credit hours within its competency-based Master of Business Administration program from 44 semester credit hours to 37 semester credit hours.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Health Studies with a concentration in Healthcare Management or Health Promotion and Wellness as a direct assessment competency-based education program.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a concentration in Healthcare Management or Health Promotion and Wellness as a direct assessment competency-based education program.
Missouri
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Mineral Area College, Park Hills, MO
Comprehensive Evaluation
Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to revise the length in term from a 3-course cluster in the quarter to individual 3-credit-hour courses for the following programs:
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
- Master of Science in Human Resource Management
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
- Master of Science in Information Technology Management
- Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management
- Master of Healthcare Administration in Healthcare Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Health Management
- Master of Fine Arts in Writing
Maryville University of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Social Work.
Newman University, Wichita, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
- Cowley College-Main Campus, 125 S. 2nd, Arkansas City, KS 67005
- Cowley College Short General Education Center, 2208 Davis-White Loop, Wellington, KS 67152
Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Education in Education and Leadership and the Doctor of Occupational Therapy.
William Jewell College, Liberty, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Alternative Teacher Education Program - Master of Arts in Teaching.
New Mexico
Approval of Request for Change
Mesalands Community College, Tucumcari, NM
- Approved the institution’s request for access to the Notification Program for Additional Locations for additional locations within the 19-state HLC region.
Navajo Technical University, Crownpoint, NM
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Science in Computer Science and the Bachelor of Applied Science in Hotel and Restaurant Administration.
University of the Southwest, Hobbs, NM
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.).
North Dakota
Certificate Approvals
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, ND
- CompTIA A+ Certification
Turtle Mountain Community College, ND
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
University of North Dakota, ND
- Undergraduate Certificate in Cyberpsychology
Focused Visit
Cankdeska Cikana Community College, Fort Totten, ND
- Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to program review and its integration with assessment of student learning and strategic planning.
Ohio
Certificate Approval
James A. Rhodes State College, OH
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH
Owens Community College, Perrysburg, OH
Non-financial Indicators
Eastern Gateway Community College, Steubenville, OH
- Concurred with the Non-financial Panel’s findings.
Approval of Request for Change
Edison State Community College, Piqua, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Professional Pilot.
Hocking College, Nelsonville, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Business in Art and Design with major in Graphic Design.
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Myers Building, 222 Myers Street, Nelsonville, OH 45764.
Mount St. Joseph University, Cincinnati, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Ohio Christian University, Circleville, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Education.
University of Dayton, Dayton, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science.
University of Findlay, Findlay, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Education in School Psychology.
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Denial of Request for Change
Chatfield College, St. Martin, OH
- Denied the institution’s request for approval to initiate distance education courses and one program. (The institution has approval to offer distance education courses.)
Hocking College, Nelsonville, OH
- Denied the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Marine Science.
South Dakota
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
Approval of Request for Change
Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in K-12 Special Education.
Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD
- Approved the institution’s request to open the following additional locations:
- Aberdeen Central High School, 220 S. Roosevelt St., Aberdeen, SD 57401
- Brandon Valley High School, 301 S. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD 57005-1651
- Canton High School, 800 N Main St., Canton, SD 57013-1299
- Dell Rapids High School, 1216 N. Garfield Ave., Dell Rapids, SD 57022-1099
- Deuel High School, 102 2nd Ave., Clear Lake, SD 57226-0770
- Huron High School, 150 5th St. SW, Huron, SD 57350-0949
- Mitchell High School, 920 N. Capital St., Mitchell, SD 57301
- O’Gorman High School, 3201 S. Kiwanis Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105
- Roncalli High School, 1400 N. Dakota St., Aberdeen, SD 57401-2299
- T.F. Riggs High School, 1010 E. Broadway Ave., Pierre, SD 57501
- Watertown High School, 200 9th St. NE, Watertown, SD 57201
- Approved the institution’s request for renewal of a contractual agreement with Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD to offer the Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor.
West Virginia
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
BridgeValley Community and Technical College, South Charleston, WV
Focused Visit
Glenville State College, Glenville, WV
- Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to assessment of student learning, finances, planning, and institutional effectiveness.
Approval of Request for Change
BridgeValley Community and Technical College, South Charleston, WV
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Brewing Technology.
Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in National Security and Intelligence.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Healthcare Management.
Glenville State College, Glenville, WV
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Wisconsin
Certificate Approval
Chippewa Valley Technical College, WI
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Milwaukee, WI
Ripon College, Ripon, WI
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI
Focused Visit
Holy Family College, Manitowoc, WI
- Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to Core Components 4.A. and 5.A.: improvement in program review and finances; budgets should be informed by program reviews.
Approval of Request for Change
Bellin College, Green Bay, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy.
Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer a two-year Technical Diploma in CNC Technician; and a one-year Technical Diploma in Machine Tool Operation through credit-based competency-based education.
Maranatha Baptist University, Watertown, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Teaching.
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering.
Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee, WI
- Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Foredtert Hospital School of Nuclear Medicine Technology to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology/Technologist.
- Approved the institution’s request for approval of a contractual arrangement with Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography to offer the Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician.