June 2018 Actions
Institutional Actions Council, June 11–12, 2018
Board of Trustees, June 11, 2018
Board of Trustees, June 28–29, 2018
Institutional Actions Council
The Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission took the following actions on June 11–12, 2018.
Arizona
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
The School of Architecture at Taliesin, Scottsdale, AZ
Approval of Request for Change
Eastern Arizona College, Thatcher, AZ
- Approved the institution’s request to open three additional locations:
- Miami Regional Training Center, 4053 E. Highway 60/70, Miami, AZ 8553
- Arizona Department of Corrections-Globe, 1000 Fairgrounds Rd., Globe, AZ 85501
- Gila County Maintenance Yard-Payson, 5318 E. Hwy 260, Payson, AZ 85541.
University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ
- Approved the institution’s teach-out for closing two additional locations: Fairfield Learning Center, Fairfield, CA and San Marcos II, San Marcos, CA.
- Approved the institution’s request to close the Phoenix Campus at 1625 West Fountainhead Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85282-2371 and re-open it at 4035 South Riverpoint Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85040-0723.
Arkansas
Certificate Approval
University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock, AR
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Comprehensive Evaluation
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Ozarka College, Melbourne, AR
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Aviation – Commercial Pilot and two embedded certificates: Technical Certificate in Private Pilot and Certificate of Proficiency in Instrument Rating.
Colorado
Certificate Approval
Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO
- Financial Services: Banking Essentials Certificate
Otero Junior College, La Junta, CO
- Crop Production
Approval of Request for Change
Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Telluride Conference Center, 580 Mountain Village Blvd., Mountain Village, CO 81435.
Illinois
Certificate Approval
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S. Truman College, Chicago, Illinois
- Bilingual Educator Endorsement Certificate
- English as Second Language Endorsement Certificate
Richland Community College, Decatur, IL
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
Southeastern Illinois College, Harrisburg, IL
- Taxidermy Certificate
University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL
- Cyber Security Certificate
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Harper College, Palatine, IL
Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL
Approval of Request for Change
Kendall College, Chicago, IL
- Approved the institution’s provisional plan to transfer its programs and other assets to National Louis University.
North Park University, Chicago, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Athletic Training.
Indiana
Certificate Approval
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
- Graduate Technology/Digital Literacy Certificate
- Graduate English Certificate
- Graduate Biology Certificate
- Graduate Mathematics Certificate
- Pastoral Counseling Certificate
- Graduate Physics Certificate
- Professional Coaching Certificate
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Taylor University, Upland, IN
Comprehensive Evaluation
Huntington University, Huntington, IN
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Social Work.
Franklin College, Franklin, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Franklin College Graduate Health Sciences Center, 2085 Acorn Road, Franklin, IN 46131.
Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: IU Center for Art and Design, 310 Jackson Street, Columbus, IN 47201.
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer correspondence education courses.
University of Evansville, Evansville, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Leadership through the Center for Adult Education.
Denial of Request for Change
Ancilla College, Donaldson, IN
- Denied the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Iowa
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, IA
Approval of Request for Change
St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Exercise Physiology.
Kansas
Denial of Request for Change
Tabor College, Hillsboro, KS
- Denied the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Ministry.
Michigan
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Madonna University, Livonia, MI
Approval of Request for Change
Adrian College, Adrian, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Cleary University, Howell, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Culture, Change, and Leadership.
Kuyper College, Grand Rapids, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Ministry.
Madonna University, Livonia, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation.
Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer a certificate in Computer Information Systems Cybersecurity and the Associate in Computer Information Systems Cybersecurity.
Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering.
St. Clair Community College, Port Huron, MI
- Approved the institution’s request for approval of a consortial agreement with Michigan Radiologic and Imaging Science Consortium, which includes Bay de Noc Community College, Grand Rapids Community College, Kellogg Community College, Lake Michigan College, Lansing Community College, Mid Michigan Community College, North Central Michigan College, St. Clair County Community College and Gogebic Community College.
Minnesota
Certificate Approval
Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids, MN
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
College of Saint Benedict, Saint Joseph, MN
Saint John's University, Collegeville, MN
Approval of Request for Change
Adler Graduate School, Richfield, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to close the main campus at 1550 E. 78th Street, Richfield, MN 55423 and reopen at 10255 Yellow Circle, Minnetonka, MN.
Denial of Request for Change
Saint John's University, Collegeville, MN
- Denied the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs. The institution is approved to offer distance education courses.
Missouri
Certificate Approval
Evangel University, Springfield, MO
- Cybersecurity Certificate
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Avila University, Kansas City, MO
Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO
Saint Louis Community College, St. Louis, MO
Biennial Visit
Ozark Christian College, Joplin, MO
- Concurred with the evaluation findings that the institution is making reasonable progress toward fulfilling the requirements of initial accreditation and should continue the schedule of candidacy.
Approval of Request for Change
Avila University, Kansas City, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Kinesiology.
Webster University, St. Louis, MO
- Approved the institution’s teach-out plan for closing an additional location, Fort Smith Metropolitan, 801 Carnall Avenue, Suite 200, Fort Smith, AR 72901.
Denial of Request for Change
Hannibal-LaGrange University, Hannibal, MO
- Denied the institution’s request to add a new track in Sports Management to the Master of Arts in Leadership.
- Denied the institution’s request to add the Master of Educational Administration Sports Management Track.
Nebraska
Certificate Approval
Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff, NE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Concordia University, Seward, NE
Approval of Request for Change
Little Priest Tribal College, Winnebago, NE
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses.
New Mexico
Certificate Approval
Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque, NM
- Career Technical Education Teaching Certificate of Completion
- Nail Technician, Certificate of Completion
- Electroneurodiagnostic Technology, Post Degree Certificate of Completion
- Medical Assistant, Certificate of Completion
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems Certificate of Completion
Ohio
Certificate Approval
Kent State University, Kent, OH
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH
University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College, Rio Grande, OH
Approval of Request for Change
Capital University, Columbus, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Legal Studies.
Central Ohio Technical College, Newark, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science degree in Anesthesia Technology.
Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH
- Approved the institution’s Teach-out plan for the closing of the Preble County Learning Center (PCLC).
University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College, Rio Grande, OH
- Approved the institution’s request for a consortial agreement with the Buckeye Hills Career Center to offer an Associate of Applied Science degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Pre-Licensure BSN (Registered Nursing).
Oklahoma
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa, OK
Rose State College, Midwest City, OK
Approval of Request for Change
Oklahoma Christian University, Edmond, OK
- Approved the institution’s request for approval of a contractual agreement with OnSomble, Inc. to offer the Degree Completion RN to BSN program.
Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Ph.D. in Theology.
South Dakota
Approval of Request for Change
Lake Area Technical Institute, Watertown, SD
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing.
West Virginia
Comprehensive Evaluation
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
West Liberty University, West Liberty, WV
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Dental Hygiene.
West Virginia State University, Institute, WV
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Computer Science.
Wisconsin
Certificate Approval
College of Menominee Nation, Keshena, WI
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College, Hayward, WI
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, WI
- Electrical Power Distribution Technical Diploma
Approval of Request for Change
Lakeland University, Plymouth, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Food Safety and Quality.
Board of Trustees, June 11
The Higher Learning Commission's Board of Trustees took the following action via mail ballot on June 11, 2018.
Arizona
Grand Canyon University, Reaffirmed the Board's February 2018 approval of the institution’s application for a change of control, structure or organization, wherein Gazelle University acquires certain assets of Grand Canyon Education, Inc., including certain assets of Grand Canyon University, with the institution to henceforth be operated as a not-for-profit institution of higher education.
Board of Trustees, June 28–29
The Higher Learning Commission's Board of Trustees took the following actions on June 28–29, 2018.
Colorado
Adams State University, Removed from Probation.
College for Financial Planning, Inc., Approved the institution’s application for a Change of Control, Structure or Organization wherein DF Institute, LLC, a subsidiary of Kaplan, Inc., acquires certain assets of the institution.
University of the Rockies, Approved the institution’s application for a Change of Control, Structure or Organization wherein Warburg Pincus Private Equity VIII, L.P., the former primary shareholder of Bridgepoint Education Inc., which is the parent company of University of the Rockies, fully divests from Bridgepoint Education Inc., with no other shareholder to control more than 25 percent of the outstanding shares following the transaction.
Illinois
East-West University, Removed from Notice.
Kendall College, Placed on Probation.
MacMurray College, Removed from Probation.
National Louis University, Approved the institution’s application for a Change of Control, Structure or Organization wherein National Louis University acquires certain assets of Kendall College, with Kendall College ceasing to be an independently accredited institution and to henceforth be operated as a component of the University.
National University of Health Sciences, Removed from Notice.
Michigan
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Granted initial accreditation.
Marygrove College, Removed Show-Cause Order.
Minnesota
Capella University, Approved the institution’s application for a Change of Control, Structure or Organization, wherein Capella Education Company, the parent of Capella University, merges with Sarg Sub, Inc., a Minnesota corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Strayer Education, Inc., with Capella Education Company remaining as the surviving entity and Strayer Education, Inc., becoming the parent of Capella Education Company, and thereby the ultimate parent of Capella University.
Missouri
Baptist Bible College, Extended Probation.
East Central College, Placed on Notice.
Urshan College and Urshan Graduate School of Theology, Granted Candidacy.
Nebraska
York College, Continued accreditation.
New Mexico
Luna Community College, Removed Show-Cause Order and placed on Probation.
New Mexico Highlands University, Removed from Probation.
North Dakota
Minot State University, Reaffirmed accreditation.
Ohio
Wilberforce University, Placed on Probation.
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin System, Approved the institutions' application for a change of control, structure or organization wherein the University of Wisconsin-Extension, a non-accredited entity within the University of Wisconsin System, is dissolved as a separate operational unit, with certain other University of Wisconsin universities adding components of the dissolved unit’s operations within their respective operations , and wherein University of Wisconsin Colleges ceases to operate as an independently accredited institution and its former branch campuses become branch campuses of the following institutions within the University of Wisconsin System:
