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.

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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.

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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:

• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
• University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
• University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
• University of Wisconsin-Platteville
• University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

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