March 2020 Actions
Institutional Actions Council
The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on March 16–17, 2020.
Arizona
Certificate Approval
Arizona Western College, AZ
- Electrical Apprenticeship
Cochise College, AZ
- Virtual Reality Content Developer Certificate
- Diesel Technology I Certificate
- Unmanned Aircraft System Operations
- Unmanned Ground Vehicle Technician Certificate
- Supply Chain Management Certificate
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Northland Pioneer College, Holbrook, AZ
Prescott College, Prescott, AZ
Assurance Review
Cochise College, Sierra Vista, AZ
- Accepted the team report.
Arkansas
Certificate Approval
Arkansas State University Mountain Home, AR
- Technical Certificate in Construction Technology
Approval of Request for Change
Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR
- Approved the institution’s request to offer a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer a Master in Science in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Colorado
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO
Approval of Request for Change
American Sentinel University, Denver, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer two Master of Science in Nursing specializations, MSN – Nursing Education and MSN – Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership, as credit-based competency-based education programs.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree completion program as a credit-based competency-based education program.
Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technician.
Illinois
Certificate Approval
Lincoln Land Community College, IL
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Morton College, IL
- Pipe Welding
- Multi-Process Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Fashion, Body and Garment
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Quincy University, Quincy, IL
Comprehensive Evaluation
Chamberlain University, Downers Grove, IL
- Accepted the team report.
Greenville University, Greenville, IL
- Accepted the team report.
National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, IL
- Accepted the team report.
Focused Visit
Shawnee Community College, Ullin, IL
- Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to institutional governance, processes used to improve policies, procedures, communication, and trust in the governance of the institution (Core Component 5.B) and the institution’s curricular and cocurricular assessment of student learning (Core Component 4.B).
Campus Evaluation Visits
DeVry University, Naperville, IL
- Affirmed the quality of the main campus, 1200 East Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 60563.
Approval of Request for Change
Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer correspondence education courses.
- Approved the institution’s request for the renewal of a contractual arrangement with Northwestern Memorial Hospital for clinical programs leading to Bachelor of Science degrees in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine Technology and Radiation Therapy.
- Approved the institution’s request for renewal of a contractual arrangement with Northwestern Memorial Hospital for the clinical programs for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine Technology and Radiation Therapy which can be a part of the institution’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology.
Blessing-Rieman College, Quincy, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care and the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences. DeVry University, Naperville, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to close the DeVry University - North Brunswick Campus at 630 US Highway One, North New Brunswick, NJ 08902, and re-open at DeVry University – Iselin, 517 Route 1 South, Suite 1000, Iselin, NJ 08830.
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Hebrew Theological College, Skokie, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Touro College and University System, 5440 Fargo Ave., Skokie, IL 60077.
Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science program.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Engineering with concentrations in Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineering.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience.
North Central College, Naperville, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: John Hersey High School District 214, 1900 E. Thomas St., Arlington Heights, IL 60004.
Northwestern College, Bridgeview, IL
- Approved the institution’s provisional teach-out arrangement for Northwestern College.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to reduce the credit hours for the Master of Architecture Option 3 (MArch3) from 102 credits to 90 credits.
Denial of Request for Change
National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, IL
- Denied the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition.
Indiana
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Approval of Request for Change
Christian Theological Seminary, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses.
Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master in Mental Health Counseling.
Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to open three additional locations:
- East Allen University, 6501 Wayne Trace, Ft. Wayne, IN 46816
- The Early College at Center Grove, 2717 South Morgantown Rd., Greenwood, IN 46143
- Area Career Center University, 5727 Sohl Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320
Iowa
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, IA
Approval of Request for Change
Clarke University, Dubuque, IA
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Athletic Training.
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance.
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA
- Approved the institution’s request to offer a credit-based competency-based education program: Business Administration: Management, Associate of Applied Science.
Kansas
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Seward County Community College, Liberal, KS
Comprehensive Evaluation
MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Cloud County Community College, Concordia, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Rural Regional Technology Center, 2661 Nebraska Road, La Harpe, KS 66751
Denial of Request for Change
MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
- Denied the institution’s request to offer a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Graduate Counseling.
Michigan
Certificate Approval
Grand Valley State University, MI
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Lansing Community College, MI
- Community Paramedicine
Washtenaw Community College – MI
- Medical Assisting Certificate
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Monroe County Community College, Monroe, MI
Comprehensive Evaluation
Henry Ford College, Dearborn MI
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
- Approved the institution’s teach-out plan for closing an additional location: Warren Center, 28241 Mound Road, Suite C, Warren MI 48092.
Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional locations: Hastings High School, 520 West South St., Hastings, MI 49058.
Lake Superior State University, Sault Sainte Marie, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: St. Helen Regional Center, 1250 N. St. Helen Road, St. Helen, MI 48656.
Muskegon Community College, Muskegon, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: MCC Ottawa Center, 16777 Lincoln St., Grand Haven, MI 49417.
Northwood University, Midland, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Business Administration.
Oakland University, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer correspondence education courses.
Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
Minnesota
Certificate Approval
Anoka Technical College, MN
- Automotive Electronic Diagnostic Specialist
Minneapolis Community & Technical College, MN
- Bicycle Assembly and Repair Technician
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Adler Graduate School, Minnetonka, MN
Campus Evaluation Visits
Rasmussen College, Bloomington, MN
- Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, 1400 Madison Avenue, Mankato, MN 56001.
Approval of Request for Change
Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Fergus Falls, MN
- Approved the institution’s teach-out plan for closing the additional location: Baudette Lineworker Education Center, 441 State Highway 71 NW, Baudette, MN 56623.
Winona State University, Winona, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Professional Accounting.
Missouri
Certificate Approval
Missouri Southern State University, MO
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Remote Pilot Applications Certificate
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
Comprehensive Evaluation
Calvary University, Kansas City, MO
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and one program.
Missouri State University -West Plains, MO
- Approved to offer correspondence education courses.
Urshan College and Urshan Graduate School of Theology, Florissant, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to move the main campus from 700 Howdershell, Florissant, MO 63031 to 1151 Century Tel Dr., Wentzville, MO 63385.
Nebraska
Approval of Request for Change
Concordia University, Seward, NE
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management.
Peru State College, Peru, NE
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies.
New Mexico
Certificate Approval
New Mexico State University, NM
- Borderlands and Ethnic Studies
New Mexico State University Alamogordo, NM
- Welding – Certificate
Approval of Request for Change
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, Roswell, NM
- Approved the institution’s request to open three additional locations:
- City of Clovis Fire Department-Station 1, 320 Mitchell Street, Clovis, NM 88101
- City of Hobbs Fire Department Station 1, 301 E. White Street, Hobbs, NM 88250
- Central New Mexico Correctional Facility, 1525 Morris Road, Los Lunas, NM 87031
North Dakota
Certificate Approval
Dakota College at Bottineau, ND
- Golf and Turf Management
Approval of Request for Change
Mayville State University, Mayville, ND
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Nursing including the Nurse Educator and Nursing Leadership and Management Tracks; Graduate Certificate - Nurse Educator; Graduate Certificate - Nursing Leadership and Management.
Turtle Mountain Community College, Belcourt, ND
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Secondary English Education.
Denial of Request for Change
United Tribes Technical College, Bismarck, ND
- Denied the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Social Work.
Ohio
Certificate Approval
Kent State University, OH
- Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Staff Action Recommendation
Methodist Theological School in Ohio, Delaware, OH
- Accepted the staff recommendation to extend interim monitoring by one year.
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Mercy College of Ohio, Toledo, OH
Stark State College, North Canton, OH
Walsh University, North Canton, OH
Focused Visit
Notre Dame College, Cleveland, OH
- Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to program review, assessment, student success, enrollment, revenue, and strategic planning.
Approval of Request for Change
Belmont College, OH
- Approved the institution's request to offer correspondence education courses.
Capital University, Columbus, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to access the Notification Program for Additional Locations to include locations within the United States and internationally.
Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Athletic Training.
Central Ohio Technical College, Newark, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Reynolds High School-Summit Campus, 8579 Summit Road, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology-Ceramic Materials Engineering Technology.
Central State University, Wilberforce, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and one program.
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Engineering.
Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Art and Design.
Mercy College of Ohio, Toledo, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Physician Assistant Studies.
Methodist Theological School in Ohio, OH
- Approved the institution‘s request to offer distance education courses.
Oberlin College, OH
- Approved the institution‘s request to offer correspondence education courses.
Ohio University, Athens, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Integrated Health Studies.
Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy.
Oklahoma
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, OK
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, OK
South Dakota
Approval of Request for Change
Sioux Falls Seminary, Sioux Falls, SD
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Arts in Christian Thought and Practice and the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Thought and Practice.
West Virginia
Certificate Approval
Marshall University, WV
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Focused Visit
Pierpont Community & Technical College, Fairmont, WV
- Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to diversity, general education, student persistence, retention and completion, finances and enrollment, and institutional effectiveness.
Approval of Request for Change
Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Engineering Management.
Wheeling University, Wheeling, WV
- Approved the institution’s provisional plan for the transition during its temporary stay of financial exigency.
Wisconsin
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology, Hales Corners, WI
Approval of Request for Change
Carroll University, Waukesha, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and one program.
Herzing University, Madison, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Herzing University – Tampa, 3632 Queens Palms Drive, Suite 300, Tampa, FL 33610.
Marian University, Fond du Lac, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Leadership Studies.
Mount Mary University, Milwaukee, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer an entry-level professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate.
Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer an Associate in Paralegal.
Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Science in Education.
- Approved the institution’s request for a change in the Mission Statement.
Wyoming
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Laramie County Community College, Cheyenne, WY
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Approval of Request for Change
Central Wyoming College, Riverton, WY
- Approved the institution’s request to offer a Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management and Leadership with an option in Tribal Leadership and an option in Business-Entrepreneurship Leadership.