June 2021 Actions
Institutional Actions Council, June 7–8
Institutional Actions Council
The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on June 7–8, 2021.
Arizona
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
The School of Architecture, Scottsdale, AZ
- Approved the institution’s request to close the main campus Taliesin West, 2621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 and re-open at Cosanti, 6433 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253.
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Arcosanti, 13555 S. Cross L Rd., Mayer, AZ 86333.
Arkansas
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Arkansas State University Three Rivers, Malvern, AR
Comprehensive Evaluation
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR
- Approved the institution’s request for a change in mission/student body.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (CIP Code: 13.301 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30).
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Nutrition (CIP Code: 51.3101 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 36 ).
Colorado
Certificate Approval
College for Financial Planning, Inc., CO
- Accredited Behavioral Finance Professional Certificate (CIP Code: 45.0602 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 3).
Staff Action Recommendation
College for Financial Planning, Inc., Centennial, CO
- Accepted the staff recommendation to update the institution’s stipulation to include the Master of Science in Financial Analysis.
Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO
- Accepted the staff recommendation to update the institution’s stipulation to include the Master of Arts in Special Education.
Approval of Request for Change
Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science Pharmacy Technician (CIP Code: 51.0805 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 63).
Rocky Vista University, Parker, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to open a branch campus, Lot 1 & Lot 9, Block 3, St. Vincent Healthcare Subdivision, Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana.
Illinois
Certificate Approval
City Colleges of Chicago- Richard J. Daley College, IL
- CNC Technology Certificate (CIP Code: 48.0510 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 21).
- Manufacturing Technology Certificate (CIP Code: 48.0510 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 12).
Roosevelt University, IL
- Health Care Ethics and Analytics Certificate (CIP Code: 51.3201 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 12).
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Comprehensive Evaluation
McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL
- Accepted the team report.
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Augustana College, Rock Island, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (CIP Code: 14.0101 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 124).
DeVry University, Naperville, IL
- Approved the teach-out plan to close additional location: Merrillville Center 8488 Georgia Street Merrillville, IN 46410
- Approved the teach-out plan to close additional location: Raleigh Center 555 Fayetteville Street, Suite 300 Raleigh, NC 27601
Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, IL
- Approved the institution’s contractual arrangement with Midwest Safe Driver Corporation which will provide coursework for the certificate in Commercial Driver’s license.
St. John’s College, Springfield, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and one program.
Indiana
Approval of Request for Change
Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Education Specialist in Educational Leadership (CIP Code: 13.0401 / Program Level: Specialist / Credit Hours: 60).
Iowa
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA
Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge, IA
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Approval of Request for Change
Dordt University, Sioux Center, IA
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Science: Agriculture Equipment Technology (CIP Code: 01.0205 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 68).
Kansas
Certificate Approval
Garden City Community College, KS
- Early Childhood Certificate (CIP Code: 19.0709 / Program Level: Pre-Associate Certificate / Credit Hours: 17).
MidAmerica Nazarene University, KS
- Post-Baccalaureate Business Data Analytics (CIP Code: 52.1301 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 12).
- Post-Baccalaureate Informatics (CIP Code: 11.0104 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 12).
Assurance Review
Tabor College, Hillsboro, KS
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Baker University, Baldwin City, KS
- Approved the institution’s participation in the Notification Program for Additional Locations within HLC’s 19-state region.
Donnelly College, Kansas City, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Haskell Indian Nations University, Lawrence, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and one program.
Labette Community College, Parsons, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location at Baxter Springs High School, 100 N. Military Ave., Baxter Springs, KS 66713.
Michigan
Certificate Approval
Jackson College, MI
- Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic Diploma (CIP Code: 51.0904 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 39).
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI
Approval of Request for Change
Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Minnesota
Staff Action Recommendation
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, St. Paul, MN
- Accepted the staff recommendation to require the institution to submit an interim report on Core Component 5.B, due December 31, 2021.
Approval of Request for Change
Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and one program.
Rasmussen University, Bloomington, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to close the branch campus: Rasmussen University – Eagan, 3500 Federal Drive, Eagan, MN 55122 and re-open at 1305 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 200, Eagan, MN 55122.
Missouri
Certificate Approval
Metropolitan Community College – Kansas City, MO
- Computed Tomography Certificate (CIP Code: 51.0907 / Program Level: Pre-Associate Certificate / Credit Hours: 16).
- Restaurant and Lodging Management Certificate (CIP Code: 52.0901 / Program Level: Pre-Associate Certificate/ Credit Hours: 32).
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MO
Ozarks Technical Community College, Springfield, MO
Staff Action Recommendation
Logan University, Chesterfield, MO
- Accepted the staff recommendation to update the institution’s stipulation to include the Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning.
Approval of Request for Change
Central Methodist University, Fayette, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Information Technology Management (CIP Code: 11.1099 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 35).
Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location at Avila University, 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145.
State Technical College of Missouri, Linn, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Science in Business (CIP Code: 52.0201 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 60).
Nebraska
Certificate Approval
Bellevue University, NE
- Natural Resource Management Certificate (CIP Code: 03.0101 / Program Level: Courses Only / Credit Hours: 12).
Little Priest Tribal College, NE
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CIP Code: 51.3999 / Program Level: Pre-Associate Certificate / Credit Hours: 4).
Staff Action Recommendation
Doane University, Crete, NE
- Accepted the staff recommendation to update the institution’s stipulation to include the Master of Arts in Leadership.
Approval of Request for Change
Bryan College of Health Sciences, Lincoln, NE
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Tim & Linda Daugherty Educational Center for Health Professions at Bryan College of Health Sciences, 715 N. St. Joseph Ave., Hastings, NE 68901.
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
- Approved the institution’s participation in the Notification Program for Additional Locations within HLC’s 19-state region.
New Mexico
Approval of Request for Change
Navajo Technical University, Crownpoint, NM
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Criminology (CIP Code: 45.0401 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 32).
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Cultural Resources Management (CIP Code: 30.1202 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 33-37).
University of the Southwest, Hobbs, NM
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Ministry (CIP Code: 39.0701 / Program Level: Doctoral / Credit Hours: 60).
North Dakota
Approval of Request for Change
Bismarck State College, Bismarck, ND
- Approved the institution’s request for a change in mission.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Automation Management (CIP Code:15.1501 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120).
Ohio
Certificate Approval
Defiance College, OH
- Law Enforcement Intelligence Certificate (CIP Code: 43.0118 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 16).
University of Toledo, OH
- Cannabis Management Certificate (CIP Code: 30.0000/ Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 12).
- Graduate Cannabis Management Certificate (CIP Code: / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 12).
Staff Action Recommendation
Central State University, Wilberforce, OH
- Accepted the staff recommendation to move the due date for the interim report on cocurricular assessment from July 1, 2021, to July 1, 2022.
Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH
- Accepted the staff recommendation to update the institution’s stipulation to include the Master of Arts in Composition and Rhetoric.
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Kenyon College, Gambier, OH
Assurance Review
Belmont College, St. Clairsville, OH
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies (CIP Code: 51.0912 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 110).
Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Cincinnati, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: The Christ College at The Commons, 2025 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (CIP Code: 14.0903 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 126).
James A. Rhodes State College, Lima, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Health Care Technology (CIP Code: 51.9999 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 60).
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Rhodes State College, Borra Center for Health Sciences, 8 Town Square, Lima, Ohio 45801.
Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Leadership in Health Systems Science; Professional Master’s Degree (CIP Code: 51.0701 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30).
Tiffin University, Tiffin, OH
- Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with AVENU Learning, LLC which will provide coursework for the following programs:
- Bachelor of Business Administration—Management with concentration in Human Resource Management
- Bachelor of Business Administration—Management with concentration Managerial Studies
- Bachelor of Business Administration—Management with concentration Manufacturing Management
- Bachelor of Business Administration—Marketing
- Bachelor of Arts—Psychology with concentration in Human Services
- Bachelor of Arts—Psychology with concentration in Addictions Counseling
- Bachelor of Arts—Psychology with concentration in Cross Cultural and International Psychology
- Bachelor of Science—Computer Science with concentration in Networks & Systems Administration
- Bachelor of Science—Computer Science with concentration in Software Development
- Bachelor of Science—Healthcare Administration
- Master of Business Administration—Data Analytics
- Master of Business Administration—Finance
- Master of Business Administration—Health Care Administration
- Master of Business Administration—International Business
- Master of Business Administration—Leadership & Change
- Master of Business Administration—Marketing
- Master of Science—Cyber Security
- Master of Science—Psychology
- Master’s in Education—Educational Technology Management
- Master’s in Education—Higher Education Administration
Wilmington College, Wilmington, OH
- Approved the institution’s request for a change in student body.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master’s in Organizational Leadership (CIP Code: 52.0213 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30-33 ).
Oklahoma
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Connors State College, Warner, OK
South Dakota
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Sioux Falls Seminary, Sioux Falls, SD
West Virginia
Approval of Request for Change
West Liberty University, West Liberty, WV
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling (CIP Code: 51.2301 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 60).
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (CIP Code: 51.0203 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 64).
Wisconsin
Certificate Approval
University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh, WI
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics (CIP Code: 26.1201 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 12).
University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point, WI
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics (CIP Code: 26.1201 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 12).
Wyoming
Certificate Approval
Laramie County Community College, WY
- Craft Brewing Certificate (CIP Code: 01.1002 / Program Level: Pre-Associate Certificate / Credit Hours: 29).
- Culinary Arts Certificate (CIP Code: 12.0505 / Program Level: Pre-Associate Certificate / Credit Hours: 25).
Board of Trustees, June 21
The Higher Learning Commission’s Board of Trustees took the following action on June 21, 2021.
Indiana
Marian University, Reaffirmed the February 2021 approval of the extension of accreditation related to the application for Change of Control, Structure or Organization wherein Marian University acquires the assets of Ancilla College, with Ancilla College ceasing to be an independently accredited institution and to henceforth be known and operated as a location of Marian University.
Board of Trustees, June 24
The Higher Learning Commission’s Board of Trustees took the following actions on June 24, 2021.
Arkansas
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education, Granted Early Initial Accreditation.
Indiana
Franklin College, Continued accreditation.
Kansas
Cloud County Community College, Placed on Probation.
Institution notified on June 28, 2021. Information for the public posted on June 29, 2021.
Minnesota
Rasmussen University, Approved the extension of accreditation related to the application for Change of Control, Structure or Organization wherein the institution is acquired by American Public Education, Inc.
Saint Paul College – A Community & Technical College, Removed from Probation.
Institution notified on June 29, 2021. Information posted for the public on June 30, 2021.
Walden University, Approved the extension of accreditation related to the application for Change of Control, Structure or Organization wherein the institution is acquired by Adtalem Global Education, Inc.
West Virginia
Alderson Broaddus University, Removed from Notice.
Institution notified on June 28, 2021. Information for the public posted on June 29, 2021.