September 2019 Actions
Institutional Actions Council
The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on September 9–10, 2019.
Arizona
Certificate Approval
Tohono O’odham Community College, Sells, AZ
- Culinary Arts II
Approval of Request for Change
Diné College, Tsaile, AZ
- Approved the institution’s request to close the additional location Chinle Site, Highway 191, Hospital Road, Chinle, AZ 86503 and re-open at Chinle Site, Highway 191, Tseyi Shopping Center, Chinle, AZ 86503.
Maricopa Community Colleges-GateWay Community College, Phoenix, AZ
- Approved the institution’s request to offer an Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Pima County Community College District, Tucson, AZ
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Automated Industrial Technology for Direct Employment.
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, AZ
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition and the Master of Science in Nutrition Business Leadership.
Tohono O'odham Community College, Sells, AZ
- Approved the institution’s request to offer an Associate of Arts and an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems.
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Education/Teacher Leadership as a credit-based competency-based education program.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Management as a credit-based competency-based education program.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Public Health/Community Health Leadership.
- Approved the institution’s request for access to the Notification Program for Additional Locations within the United States.
- Approved the institution’s teach-out plan for the closure of two branch campuses and eight additional locations:
- Bay Area Campus, 3590 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95134 (Campus)
- San Antonio Campus, 8200 1-10 W, San Antonio, TX 78230 (Campus)
- West Valley Campus, 9520 West Palm Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85034
- Livermore Learning Center, 2481 Constitution Drive, Livermore, CA 94551
- Modesto Learning Center-Salida, 5330 Pirrone Road, Salida, CA 95368
- El Centro Learning Center III, 3095 N. Imperial Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243
- Woodland Hills Learning Center, 5955 DeSoto Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
- Resource Center at Arlington Highlands, 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd, Suite 237, Arlington, TX 76018
- Killeen Learning Center, 902 West Central Texas Expressway, Suite 300, Killeen, TX 76541
- Arlington Learning Center, 1800 South Bell Street, Arlington, VA 22202
Arkansas
Certificate Approval
National Park College, Hot Springs, AR
- Practical Nursing
- Welding Technology
- Marine Repair Technology
- Aerospace Fabrication and Repair
- Industrial Technology
Approval of Request for Change
North Arkansas College, Harrison, AR
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Carroll County Center, North Arkansas College, 804 West Freeman, Berryville, AR 72616.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, Fort Smith, AR
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Education with two areas of emphasis: Curriculum and Instruction; and English.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Bowen School of Law, 1201 McMath Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72202.
Colorado
Certificate Approval
Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO
- Instructional Technology Post Baccalaureate.
Trinidad State Junior College, Trinidad, CO
- Advanced Instrumentation and Control Systems, courses only
Staff Action Recommendation
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Denver, CO
- Accepted the staff recommendation to waive the six-month waiting period for resubmitting a program substantive change application.
Assurance Review
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
- Accepted the team report.
Focused Visit
Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, CO
- Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to Program/Department Review (4.A), Assessment of Program Learning Outcomes, and Assessment of Essential Skills Outcomes (4.B).
Approval of Request for Change
Colorado Northwestern Community College, Rangely, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to open three additional locations:
- Meeker High School, 550 School Street, Meeker, CO 81641
- Soroco High School, 305 South Grant Street, Oak Creek, CO 80467
- West Grand High School, 208 12th Street, Kremming, CO 80459
Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Secure Software Development.
Illinois
Certificate Approval
Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg, IL
- Agriculture
Kankakee Community College, Kankakee, IL
- Process Technology Solutions
- Hospitality Operations
Assurance Review
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
DeVry University, Naperville, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to close the additional location DeVry University - Atlanta/Cobb-Galleria, 100 Galleria Parkway, SE, Ste. 100, Atlanta, GA 30339 and re-open at 3225 Cumberland Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30339.
- Approved the institution’s request to close the additional location DeVry University – Columbus Campus, 1350 Alum Creek Dr., Columbus, OH 43209 and re-open at 2 Easton Oval, Suite 210, Columbus, OH 43219.
- Approved the institution’s teach-out plan for closing two additional locations:
- DeVry University-Austin, Stratum Executive Center, 11044 Research Blvd., Ste. B-100, Austin, TX 78759
- DeVry University-Colton, 1090 E. Washington St., Suite H, Colton, CA, 92324.
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, Olney, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate in Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant.
Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Geographic Information Systems and a Certificate of Completion in GIS Fundamentals.
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to change the institution’s Mission Statement.
Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction.
Indiana
Certificate Approval
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN
- Addiction Science
Approval of Request for Change
Indiana University Kokomo, Kokomo, IN
- Approved the institution’s request for a consortial arrangement with Indiana University East, Indiana University Kokomo, Indiana University Northwest, Indiana University South Bend, and Indiana University Southeast to offer the Master of Liberal Studies.
Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, IN
- Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Center for Transportation Safety and Drivco CDL Learning Center to offer the CDL Plus Certificate.
University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of School and Clinical Psychology.
Denial of Request for Change
Hanover College, Hanover, IN
- Denied the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Physical Therapy.
- Denied the institution’s request to change the Mission Statement.
Iowa
Approval of Request for Change
Grand View University, Des Moines, IA
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Loras College, Dubuque, IA
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics.
William Penn University, Oskaloosa, IA
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Sports Management.
Denial of Request for Change
Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield, IA
- Denied the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine.
Kansas
Approval of Request for Change
Labette Community College, Parsons, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Labette Community College-Workforce Training Center, 1520 Flynn Drive, Parsons, Labette County, KS 67357.
Northwest Kansas Technical College, Goodland, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Quinter Welding Campus, 102 Sunset Avenue, Quinter, KS 67752.
Michigan
Comprehensive Evaluation
Glen Oaks Community College, Centreville, MI
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Baker College, Owosso, MI
- Approved the institution’s teach-out plan to close the Baker College of Allen Park branch campus located at 4500 Enterprise Drive, Allen Park, MI 48101 and consolidate it with the Baker College of Auburn Hills branch campus.
- Approved the institution’s teach-out plan to close the Baker College of Clinton Township branch campus located at 34950 Little Mack Ave., Clinton Township, MI and consolidate it with Baker College of Auburn Hills located at 1500 University Drive, Auburn Hills, MI.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and one program.
Kettering University, Flint, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Data Science.
Kirtland Community College, Roscommon, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to close the main campus Kirtland Community College, 10755 North St. Helen Road, Roscommon, MI 48653, and re-open at 4800 W. Four Mile Road, Grayling, MI 49738; and request to open a new additional location: Kirtland Community College-Roscommon, 10775 North St. Helen Road, Roscommon, MI 48653.
Marygrove College, Detroit, MI
- Approved the provisional plan and teach-out arrangements with Oakland University, Eastern Michigan University and Wayne State University.
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Taipei City, 17 Xuchang Street, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100, Taiwan.
Minnesota
Certificate Approval
Central Lakes College, Brainerd, MN
- Culinary Arts
Century College, White Bear Lake, MN
- Biofabrication Technologist Certificate
Campus Evaluation Visit
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, St. Paul MN
- Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, 767 North Eustis Street, St. Paul, MN 55114.
Approval of Request for Change
Concordia University, St. Paul, St. Paul, MN
- Approved the institution’s request for a change in mission/student body.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, Cloquet, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Minnesota Correctional Facility-Moose Lake, 1000 Lake Shore Drive, Moose Lake, MN 55767.
Saint John’s University, Collegeville, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and one program.
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Nursing as a direct assessment CBE program.
Denial of Request for Change
Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College, Saint Paul, MN
- Denied the institution’s request to open an additional location: St. Paul Pipefitters Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, 1301 L’Orient Street, Saint Paul, MN 55117.
Missouri
Staff Action Recommendation
Fontbonne College, St. Louis, MO
- Accepted the staff recommendation to move Fontbonne College’s comprehensive evaluation to the 2020–21 academic year.
Assurance Review
Maryville University of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
- Accepted the team report.
Nebraska
Approval of Request for Change
Creighton University, Omaha, NE
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Creighton University College of Nursing, Phoenix Campus, 3110 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012.
Little Priest Tribal College, Winnebago, NE
- Approved the institution’s request for approval to reduce credit hours for four programs:
- Associate of Arts-Liberal Arts from 66-72 credit hours to 60-66 credit hours
- Associate of Arts-Teacher Education from 73 to 64 credit hours
- Associate of Arts-Native American Studies from 69 to 60 credit hours
- Associate of Arts-Early Childhood Education from 81 credit hours to 69 credit hours
Southeast Community College Area, Lincoln, NE
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Dental Assisting and Diploma in Dental Assisting.
New Mexico
Approval of Request for Change
Navajo Technical University, Crownpoint, NM
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Animal Science.
Southwestern College, Santa Fe, NM
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and one program.
North Dakota
Approval of Request for Change
Turtle Mountain Community College, Belcourt, ND
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Ojibwa Language, Culture, and History.
Williston State College, Williston, ND
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Tioga Medical Center, 810 Welo Street N, PO Box 159, Tioga, ND 58852-0159.
Ohio
Approval of Request for Change
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Hospitality Management Center (HMC), 180 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114.
Edison State Community College, Piqua, OH
- Approved the institution’s request for contractual arrangements with Nidec Minster Corporation to offer the Associate of Technical Study Electronics Engineering Technology – Electro-Mechanical Engineering; Associate of Technical Study Mechanical Engineering Technology – Mechanical Design; and an Associate of Technical Study Mechanical Engineering Technology – Advanced Manufacturing.
Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry.
Franklin University, Columbus, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Singidunum University, 32 Danijelova St., 11000 Belgrade, Republic of Serbia.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Information Technology and the Master of Science in Cybersecurity.
Kettering College, Kettering, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor in Physical Therapy.
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the RN-BSN as a credit-based competency-based education program.
Oklahoma
Assurance Review
Rogers State University, Claremore, OK
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK
- Approved the institution’s request to change the institution’s mission statement.
University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: One Santa Fe Plaza, One Santa Fe Plaza, Suite 100, Oklahoma City, OK 73102.
Western Oklahoma State College, Altus, OK
- Approved the institution’s request to remove the HLC stipulation that the institution “can offer online courses of less than 8 weeks upon notification to the Commission but only to students enrolled in certificate or degree programs in the College”. The new stipulation will be “Approved for distanced education courses and programs.”
Denial of Request for Change
Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK
- Denied the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and Animation.
South Dakota
Certificate Approval
Sisseton Wahpeton College, Sisseton, SD
- Culinary Food Science
West Virginia
Assurance Review
University of Charleston, Charleston, WV
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Pierpont Community and Technical College, Fairmont, WV
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Mining Maintenance Technology.
Salem University, Salem, WV
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Criminal Justice.
Wisconsin
Assurance Review
Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee, WI
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Carroll University, Waukesha, WI
- Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Advocate Aurora Health Care-St. Luke’s Medical Center to offer the Bachelor of Science in Neurodiagnostic Technology.
Concordia University, Mequon, WI
- Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield Campus, School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography to offer a Bachelor of Science Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Writing and Applied Arts.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, Shell Lake, WI
- Approved the institution’s request for access to the Notification Program for Additional Locations within HLC’s 19-state region.
- Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
- Balsam Lake Outreach Center, 400 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
- WITC-Administrative Office, 505 Pine Ridge Drive, Shell Lake, WI 54871