Arizona

Certificate Approval

Cochise College, AZ

• Tax Preparer Certificate (CIP Code: 52.1601 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 16).

Pima County Community College District, AZ

• Nondestructive Testing Certificate (CIP Code: 41.0204 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 42).

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Coconino County Community College, Flagstaff, AZ

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

Approval of Request for Change

Arizona Western College, Yuma, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request for a reduction in total hours for the Fire Academy Certificate from 35 semester credit hours to 19 semester credit hours (CIP Code: 43.0203 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 19).
• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in Culinary Arts Level 1, from 25 to 17 credits (CIP Code: 12.0503 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 17).
• Approved the institution’s request to update the Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts degree program with 14 semester credit hours of new courses that will also reduce the overall hours from 67 to 63 (CIP Code: 12.0503 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 63).

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to open three additional locations:
  • University of Arizona Gilbert, Gilbert University Center, 92 Vaughn Ave., Gilbert, AZ 85233
  • University of Arizona-Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District, Calabasas School, 131 Camino Maricopa, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
  • University of Arizona-Sierra Vista Unified School District, Buena High School, 5224 Buena School Blvd., Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Data Science (CIP Code: 30.7001 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 36).
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following as direct assessment competency-based education programs:
  • Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Teacher Education (CIP Code: 13.1202 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120).
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (CIP Code: 51.0702 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120).
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Management (CIP Code: 51.0702 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120).
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (CIP Code: 11.0103 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120).
  • Bachelor of Science in Management (CIP Code: 52.0201 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120).
  • Master of Business Administration (CIP Code: 52.0201 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 33).
  • Master of Health Administration (CIP Code: 51.0701 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 36).
  • Master of Science in Psychology (CIP Code: 42.9999 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 36).

Arkansas

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Arkansas State University-Beebe, Beebe, AR

National Park College, Hot Springs, AR

Comprehensive Evaluation

Arkansas State University Mountain Home, Mountain Home, AR

• Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

Southern Arkansas University Tech, Magnolia, AR

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Medical Sonography (CIP Code: 51.0910 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 66).

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Vilonia High School/Vilonia Pathways Academy 9-12, 1164 Main Street, Vilonia, AR 72173.

Colorado

Approval of Request for Change

Community College of Denver, Denver, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Healthcare Informatics (CIP Code: 51.2706 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120).
• Approved the institution’s request for a change in mission in relation to offering a third program at a new degree level.

Trinidad State Junior College, Trinidad, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems (CIP Code: 11.0103 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 62-63).

Illinois

Certificate Approval

Elgin Community College, IL

• Recovery Support Specialist Certificate (CIP Code: 51.1508 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 16).

Southwestern Illinois College, IL

• Cannabis Industry Operations Certificate (CIP Code: 01.0601 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 16).

Campus Evaluation Visit

Fox College, Tinley Park, IL

• Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, 18020 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477.

Institute for Clinical Social Work, Chicago, IL

• Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, Main Campus, 1345 West Argyle, Chicago, IL 60640.

Staff Action Recommendation

Kaskaskia College, Centralia, IL

• Accepted the staff recommendation.

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Adler University, Chicago, IL

Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, IL

Comprehensive Evaluation

Highland Community College, Freeport, IL

• Accepted the team report.

Institute for Clinical Social Work, Chicago, IL

•  Accepted the team report.

Focused Visit

Danville Area Community College, Danville, IL

• Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to Core Components 3.A, 4.B, and 5.D.

Shawnee Community College, Ullin, IL

• Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns on continued improvements related to governance.

VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, IL

• Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to Core Components 3.C, 4.A, 4.B, 5.B, 5.C, and 5.D.

Approval of Request for Change

Aurora University, Aurora, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Nursing - Master's Entry into Nursing Practice (CIP Code: 51.3801 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 75).

Chamberlain University, Addison, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (CIP Code: 51.0912 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 109).

Illinois College, Jacksonville, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Nursing (CIP Code: 51.3802 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 36).

Lewis University, Romeoville, IL

• Approved the teach-out plan for students enrolled in the Accelerated RN-BSN program.

Saint Augustine College, Chicago, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to change the academic calendar from 16-week semesters to 8-week terms.

Indiana

Campus Evaluation Visit

Purdue University Global, West Lafayette, IN

• Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, Main Campus, 2550 Northwestern Avenue, Suite 1100, West Lafayette, IN 47906.

Approval of Request for Change

Franklin College, Franklin, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Data Science (CIP Code: 30.7001 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 65).

Grace College and Seminary, Winona Lake, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (CIP Code: 11.0701 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120).

Heartland Community College, Normal, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
  • EVES – Business Park, 1103 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Suite C, Bloomington, IL 61701
  • MCCA – Mid Central Community Action, Inc., 1301 Washington Street, Bloomington, IL 61701

Marian University, Indianapolis, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associates in Applied Science in Veterinary Nursing (CIP Code: 01.8301 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 68).

Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.

Iowa

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Des Moines University – Osteopathic Medical Center, Des Moines, IA

Approval of Request for Change

Grand View University, Des Moines, IA

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Social Work, 35 or 59 credit hours (CIP Code: 44.0701 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 35 or 59).

Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA

• Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
  • NAS Meridian, 225 Rosenbaum Avenue, Office #246, Meridian, MS 39309
  • NSB New London CT-Educational Services, BLDG 83 Grayling Avenue, 1 Crystal Lake, Groton, CT 06349

Kansas

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Flint Hills Technical College, Emporia, KS

Approval of Request for Change

Butler County Community College, El Dorado, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Andover High School Culinary Arts Facilities at Andover High School, 1744 N. Andover Rd., Andover, KS 67002.

Coffeyville Community College, Coffeyville, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
  • Paramedic Training Center, 1909 W. 4th St., Coffeyville, KS 67337
  • USD 436/Caney Valley High School, 601 Bullpup Blvd., Caney, KS 67333

Dodge City Community College, Dodge City, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Dodge City Community College-Chandler, 3150 S Gilbert Road, Suite 5, Chandler AZ 85286.

Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS

• Approved the teach-out plan for the closing of the branch campus: Phoenix Campus, 9414 North 25th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021.

Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, Wichita, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the technical certificate in Aviation Sheetmetal Assembly as a credit-based competency-based program (CIP Code: 52.0201 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 18).

Michigan

Certificate Approval

University of Detroit Mercy, MI

• Vehicle Cyber Engineering Graduate Certificate (CIP Code: 14.9999 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 15).

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI

Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI

Comprehensive Evaluation

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

•  Accepted the team report.

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI

•  Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Classical Education (CIP Code: 13.0901 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 36).
• Approved the institution’s request for a change in student body in relation to offering a third program at a new degree level.

Hope College, Holland, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.

Kettering University, Flint, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Walsh College, 3838 Livernois Road, Troy, MI 48083.

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College, Baraga, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.

Mid Michigan College, Harrison, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the AAS in Outdoor Media (CIP Code: 09.0799 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 64).
• Approved the teach-out plan for students enrolled in the Certificate in Web Design program.

Muskegon Community College, Muskegon, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Thompson M-TEC, 6304 136th Avenue, Holland, MI 49424.

Minnesota

Certificate Approval

Bemidji State University, MN

• Public Non-Profit Management Certificate (CIP Code: 52.0206 / Program Level: Post Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 18).

Central Lakes College, MN

• Meal Cutting and Butchery Certificate (CIP Code: 12.0506 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 16).

Riverland Community College, MN

• Advanced Practice Esthetics Diploma (CIP Code: 12.0401 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 42).
• Construction Management Certificate (CIP Code: 46.0412 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 18).

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, MN

• Supply Chain Analytics Graduate Certificate (CIP Code: 52.0203 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 12).
• Charter School Leadership Graduate Certificate (CIP Code: 13.0499 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 15).
• Catholic School Leadership Graduate Certificate (CIP Code: 13.0499 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 15).

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Crown College, St. Bonifacius, MN

Campus Evaluation Visit

Rasmussen University, Bloomington, MN

• Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, Rasmussen University – Eagan, 1305 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 200, Eagan, MN 55122.

Focused Visit

University of Minnesota-Crookston, Crookston, MN

• Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to Core Components from Criteria 1, 3, 4, and 5.

Approval of Request for Change

Rasmussen University, Bloomington, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
  • Hennepin/Anoka, 5555 96th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
  • Rasmussen University-Orlando, 8541 SouthPark Circle, Orland, FL 32819

South Central College, North Mankato, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Sciences in Surgical Technology (CIP Code: 51.0909 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 60).

Missouri

Certificate Approval

Saint Louis University, MO

• Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Financial Technology Graduate Certificate (CIP Code: 52.0899 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 12).
• Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutic Management Graduate Certificate (CIP Code: 51.3399 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 12).

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Culver-Stockton College, Canton, MO

Logan University, Chesterfield, MO

North Central Missouri College, Trenton, MO

Research College of Nursing, Kansas City, MO

Comprehensive Evaluation

Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO

•  Accepted the team report.

Focused Visit

Westminster College, Fulton, MO

• Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to Core Components 4.B, 5.A, and 5.C.

Approval of Request for Change

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Kirksville, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Master of Science in Athletic Training from 50 residential program to 30 online credit hours (CIP Code: 51.0913 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30).
• Approved the institution’s request to open a branch campus, A.T. Still University’s Santa Maria, California, Campus, College for Healthy Communities, 1075 E. Betteravia Road, Suite 201, Santa Maria, CA 93454.

Concordia University St. Paul, St. Paul, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Kinesiology (CIP Code: 31.0505 Program Level: Doctor / Credit Hours: 67).

Crowder College, Neosho, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in Certified Medical Assistant from 33 to 16 credit hours.

Truman State University, Kirksville, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Disability Studies: Applied Behavior Analysis (CIP Code: 42.2814 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 42).

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following programs:
  • Bachelor of Arts in in Applied Behavioral Sciences (CIP Code: 30.1701 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120).
  • Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology (CIP Code: 26.0908 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120).
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (CIP Code: 11.0101 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120)
  • Bachelor of Science in Data Science (CIP Code: 30.7001 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120)
  • Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and Management (CIP Code: 51.0701 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120)
  • Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience (CIP Code: 30.2401 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120).

Nebraska

Approval of Request for Change

Chadron State College, Chadron, NE

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following programs:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (CIP Code: 51.3101 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 55-58).
  • Master of Science in Athletic Training (CIP Code: 51.0913 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 46).

New Mexico

Comprehensive Evaluation

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell,  Roswell, NM

Focused Visit

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

• Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns on the implementation of corrective action regarding fiscal mismanagement issues with Athletics and the Board of Regents shared governance issues.

Approval of Request for Change

New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in General Business (CIP Code: 52.0299 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 60).

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts of Business Management (CIP Code: 15.1501 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120).
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Public Engagement in Science, Design, and Communication (CIP Code: 09.0908 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30).

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

• Approved the provisional plan and teach out of students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training.

North Dakota

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Valley City State University, Valley City, ND

Comprehensive Evaluation

Cankdeska Cikana Community College, Fort Totten, ND

Focused Visit

Turtle Mountain Community College, Belcourt, ND

• Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to Core Components 4.A, 4.B, and 5.B.

Ohio

Certificate Approval

James A. Rhodes State College, OH

• Sterile Processing Technician Certificate (CIP Code: 51.1012 / Program Level: Courses Only / Credit Hours: 32).

Ohio Dominican University, OH

• Supply Chain Management Certificate (CIP Code: 52.0203 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 15).
• Health Information Management Certificate (CIP Code: 51.0706 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 17).

Ursuline College, OH

• Certified Financial Planning Certificate (CIP Code: 52.0804 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 21).
• Project Management Certificate (CIP Code: 52.14.01 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 21).
• Digital Marketing Certificate (CIP Code: 09.0702 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 21).

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH

University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

Comprehensive Evaluation

Notre Dame College, Cleveland, OH

• Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Falcon Point Lofts, 250 E. Market St., Sandusky, OH 44870.

Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH

• Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with International Center of Creativity to offer the Master of Arts in Innovation.
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Innovation (CIP Code: 52.0701 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 33-36).

Central Ohio Technical College, Newark, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Applied Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology (CIP Code: 51.0910 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120).

Davis College, Toledo, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and one program.

Hocking College, Nelsonville, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Environmental Science (CIP Code: 03.0104 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 61-62).
• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Fairfield County Workforce Center, 4465 Coonpath Rd NW, Lancaster, Ohio 43312.
• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Logan High School, 14470 State Route, 328, Logan, Ohio 43138.

Ohio University, Athens, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Master of Arts in Political Science from 58 to 32 credit hours (CIP Code: 45.1001 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 32).

Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to close the main campus at 440 East McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206 and re-open at 2090 Florence Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 25306.

Oklahoma

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

East Central University, Ada, OK

Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK

Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, OK

Focused Visit

Southwestern Christian University, Bethany, OK

• Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to internal controls, assessment of student learning, retention and persistence, finances, and strategic planning.

South Dakota

Approval of Request for Change

Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD

• Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Hope Group Clinical to offer the MEd in Special Education with ABA Specialization, CIP 13.1001.

Oglala Lakota College, Kyle, SD

• Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.

Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Bartlesville, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Business Administration (CIP Code: 52.0201 / Program Level: Doctoral / Credit Hours: 56).

West Virginia

Approval of Request for Change

Alderson Broaddus University, Phillippi, WV

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Information Technology (CIP Code: 11.0103 / Program Level: Doctoral / Credit Hours: 60).

Marshall University, Huntington, WV

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology (CIP Code: 49.0101 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 69).
• Approved the institution’s request for a change in student body in relation to offering a third program at a new degree level.

University of Charleston, The, Charleston, WV

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with one track: Family Nurse Practitioner (CIP Code: 51.3805 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 42).

Wisconsin

Certificate Approval

Gateway Technical College, WI

• Truck Driving Certificate (CIP Code: 49.0205 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 10).

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI

University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI

Approval of Request for Change

Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Alverno College – Mesa, 1201 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ 85210.

Beloit College, Beloit, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies (CIP Code: 09.0199 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 40).

Concordia University, Mequon, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Bachelor of Arts in Family Life Ministry, from 64 to 39 credits (CIP Code: 39.0702 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 39).

Lakeland University, Plymouth, WI

• Approved the teach out of a branch campus: Lakeland University-Japan, 5-7-12 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, OTH, 160-0022 and approved the institution’s request to open a new branch campus: Lakeland University Japan, 1-10-5 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Japan 130-0015.

Moraine Park Technical College, Fond de Lac, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to open the following additional locations:
  • Fox Lake Correctional Institution (FCI), W10237 Lake Emily Rd., Fox Lake, WI 53933
  • Taycheedah Correctional Institution (TCI), 751 Co Rd K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937
  • Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution (KMC), W9071 Forest Dr., Plymouth, WI 5307
  • Oshkosh Correctional Institution (OSCI), 1730 W Snell Rd., Oshkosh, WI 54901
  • Waupun Correctional Institution (WCI), 200 S Madison St., Waupun, WI 53963
  • Green Bay Correctional (GBCI), 2833 Riverside Dr., Allouez, WI 54301