April 2022 Actions

Institutional Actions Council

The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on April 11-12, 2022.

Arizona

Certificate Approval

Cochise College, AZ

• Culinary Skills Certificate (CIP Code: 12.0500 / Program Level: Pre-Associate’s Certificate / Credit Hours: 16).

Eastern Arizona College, AZ

• Industrial Plant Technician Certificate (CIP Code: 47.0303 / Program Level: Pre-Associate’s Certificate / Credit Hours: 23).

Comprehensive Evaluation

The School of Architecture, Paradise Valley, AZ

• Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Shanghai Normal University Tianhua College, 1661 N. Shengxin Road, Jiading District, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China.

Pima County Community College, Tucson, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to request to open an additional location: El Rio Community Health Centers, 1230 South Cherrybell Stravenue, Tucson, AZ 85713.

Arkansas

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR

Approval of Request for Change

University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton, Morrilton, AR

• Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
  • Morrilton High School, 701 E. Harding St., Morrilton, AR 72110
  • Clarksville High School, 2002 W. Clark Rd., Clarksville, AR 72830

University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Fayetteville, AR

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Design in Design for Collaborative Futures (CIP Code: 9.0702 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 60).

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, Fort Smith, AR

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Peak Innovation Center, 5900 Painter Lane, Fort Smith, AR 72903.

Colorado

Certificate Approval

Metropolitan State University of Denver, CO

• Pathway 2 Lactation Consultant Training Certificate (CIP Code: 51.0815 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 18).

Approval of Request for Change

Colorado State University Pueblo, Pueblo, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (CIP Code: 13.0401 / Program Level: Doctoral / Credit Hours: 58).

Denver College of Nursing, Denver, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to open a new branch campus at Denver College of Nursing, 11000 Corporate Centre Drive, Houston, TX 77041.

Illinois

Certificate Approval

Carl Sandburg College, IL

• Advanced Agriculture Certificate (CIP Code: 1.0301 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 30).
• Basic Agriculture Certificate (CIP Code: 1.0301 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 16).

City Colleges of Chicago- Harry S. Truman College, IL

• iOS and MacOS Development Certificate (CIP Code: 11.0201 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 18).

Kaskaskia College, IL

• Warehouse and Distribution Certificate (CIP Code: 52.0409 / Program Level: Pre-Associate’s Certificate / Credit Hours: 10).

Southwestern Illinois College, IL

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate (CIP Code: 51.0910 / Program Level: Pre-Associate’s Certificate / Credit Hours: 42).

University of St. Francis, IL

• Recovery Support Services Certificate (CIP Code: 19.0707 / Program Level: Pre-Associate’s Certificate / Credit Hours: 14).

Focused Visit

Quincy University, Quincy, IL

• Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to enrollment and finances.

Staff Action

National Louis University, Chicago, IL

• Accepted the staff recommendation to remove the stipulations on doctoral programs.

Approval of Request for Change

College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
  • Advanced Technology Center, 7735 Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031
  • Brae Loch, 33600 US 45, Grayslake, IL 60030.

DeVry University, Naperville, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Graduate Certificate in Big Data and Analytics and the Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Business Intelligence and Analytics Management (CIP 52.0201) through a contractual relationship with Udacity, Inc.

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.

Heartland Community College, Normal, IL

• Approved the institution’s request for participation in the Notification Program for Additional Locations within the United States.

Illinois Eastern Community College, Olney, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate in Applied Science in Electrical Distribution Systems (CIP Code:46.0303 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 65).

Lewis University, Romeoville, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (CIP Code: 51.2201 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 128).

National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.

Northwestern College, Bridgeview, IL

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan.

Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville, IL

• Approved the institution’s request for participation in the Notification Program for Additional Locations within the United States.
• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Southwestern Illinois College Fire Science Center, 1521 Freeburg Ave., Belleville, IL 6220.

Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Certificate in Early Childhood ESL for the Bilingual Credential Level 2, from 6 to 21 credit hours.
• Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Certificate in Early Childhood ESL for the Bilingual Credential Level 3, from 9 to 38 credit hours.

Indiana

Certificate Approval

Indiana University East, IN

• Spanish Graduate Certificate (CIP Code: 16.0905 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 18).

University of Indianapolis, IN

• STEM Certificate (CIP Code: 13.0301 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 12).

Comprehensive Evaluation

Bethel University, Mishawaka, IN

• Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

Anderson University, Anderson, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Athletic Training (CIP Code: 51.0913 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 64).

Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (CIP Code: 14.0101 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 135-136).

Marian University, Indianapolis, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Clinical Exercise Physiology (CIP Code: 26.0908 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 38), Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology (CIP Code: 26.0908 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 38), and Master of Science in Physiology of Exercise with two tracks – a stand-alone track and a dual degree DO/MS track (CIP Code: 26.0908 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 38).

Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Social Work (CIP Code: 51.1503 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30-60).

Taylor University, Upland, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Fellowship of Evangelical Churches, 6535 Maplecrest Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46835.

Kansas

Certificate Approval

Colby Community College, KS

• Telecommunications Technology Certificate (CIP Code: 15.0305 / Program Level: Pre-Associate’s Certificate / Credit Hours: 15).
• Trauma Informed Certificate (CIP Code: 24.0101 / Program Level: Pre-Associate’s Certificate / Credit Hours: 15).
• Welding Technology Certificate (CIP Code: 48.0508 / Program Level: Pre-Associate’s Certificate / Credit Hours: 32).

Hutchinson Community College, KS

• CDL-Commercial Truck Driving Certificate (CIP Code: 49.0205 / Program Level: Pre-Associate’s Certificate / Credit Hours: 9).

Approval of Request for Change

Baker University, Baldwin City, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Master of Science in Nursing, from 43 to 32 credit hours.

Washburn University of Topeka, Topeka, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Topeka Correctional Facility (TCF), 815 S.E. Rice Rd., Topeka, KS 66607.

Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Kansas State University, 110 Anderson Hall, 919 Mid-Campus Drive North, Manhattan, KS 66506-0110.

Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, Wichita, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science Degree: Registered Nurse (CIP Code: 51.3801 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 65).

Michigan

Certificate Approval

Andrews University, MI

• Culinary Medicine Graduate Certificate (CIP Code: 51.2208 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 12).

Lake Superior State University, MI

• Social Emotional Learning Certificate (CIP Code: 13.1206 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 9).

Focused Visit

Monroe County Community College, Monroe, MI

• Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to a comprehensive curricular and cocurricular assessment plan.

Approval of Request for Change

Alma College, Alma MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Communication and Information Technology (CIP Code: 11.0401 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 36).

Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer correspondence education courses.

Minnesota

Certificate Approval

Ridgewater College, MN

• Advanced Esthetics Certificate (CIP Code: 12.0409 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 20).
• Beginning Meat Cutting Certificate (CIP Code: 12.0506 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 18).
• Plumbing Technician Certificate (CIP Code: 46.0503 / Program Level: Specialist / Credit Hours: 36).

Winona State University, MN

• Mental Health in Schools and Organizations Certificate (CIP Code: 51.1599 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 12).

Focused Visit

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

• Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to of the approval of the Change of Control, the institution’s adherence to any commitments made in its application, and the institution’s compliance with the Eligibility Requirements and the Criteria for Accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Alexandria Technical & Community College, Alexandria, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Ophthalmic Medical Technician (CIP Code: 51.1803 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 60).

Bethel University, St. Paul, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Medical Sciences (CIP Code: 26.0102 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 42).

Missouri

Certificate Approval

Drury University, MO

• Information Technology Certificate (CIP Code: 11.0103 / Program Level: Pre-Associate’s Certificate / Credit Hours: 21).

Lindenwood University, MO

• Extended Reality (XR/AR/VR/MR) Certificate (CIP Code: 11.0804 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 12).
• Extended Reality (XR/AR/VR/MR) Certificate (CIP Code: 11.0804 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 12).

Focused Visit

Cox College, Springfield, MO

• Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to ascertaining the appropriateness of the approval of the Change of Control, the institution’s adherence to any commitments made in its application, and the institution’s compliance with the Eligibility Requirements and the Criteria for Accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Maryville University of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Master of Science in Accounting Bridge II (CIP Code: 52.0301 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours 42), from 30 to 42 credit hours, and Master of Science in Accounting Bridge III CIP Code: 52.0301 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours 45) from 30 to 45 credit hours.

Missouri State University-West Plains, West Plains, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Greater Ozarks Center for Advanced Technology, 395 Jackie D. Garrett Dr., West Plains, MO 65775.

Ranken Technical College, St. Louis, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Technology (CIP Code: 1.0201 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 69), Associate of Science (CIP Code: 1.0201 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 69), and Certificate of Technology in Agricultural Engineering Technology (CIP Code: 1.0201 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 54).
• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Lincoln County Workforce Development Center, 651 John Deere Drive, Troy, MO 63379.

Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (CIP Code: 24.0101 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 60).

Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO

• Approved the Provisional Plan.

Nebraska

Approval of Request for Change

Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Science in Business, 60 credit hours (CIP Code: 52.0101 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 60).

Clarkson College, Omaha, NE

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Psychology (CIP Code: 42.0101 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120).

Midland University, Fremont, NE

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Sport Administration and Leadership, 36 semester credit (CIP Code: 31.0504 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 36).

New Mexico

Focused Visit

Luna Community College, Las Vegas, NM

• Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to finances, planning and institutional effectiveness.

Approval of Request for Change

New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership (CIP Code: 52.0213 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120).

North Dakota

Approval of Request for Change

University of Jamestown, Jamestown, ND

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (CIP Code: 14.0801 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 149-153).

Ohio

Certificate Approval

Kent State University, OH

• Mammography Undergraduate Certificate (CIP Code: 51.0919/ Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 8).

Approval of Request for Change

Chatfield College, St. Martin, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.

Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Cincinnati, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography-Cardiovascular (CIP Code: 51.0910 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 68).
• Approved the institution’s request for a change in mission and student body in relation to offering a third program at a higher degree level.

Franklin University, Columbus, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Education in Educational Leadership (CIP Code: 13.0401 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 32).

Lourdes University, Sylvania, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (CIP Code: 11.0701 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120).

Denial of Request for Change

Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science, Cincinnati, OH

• Denied the institution’s request for a change in mission and student body in relation to offering a third program at a higher degree level.
• Denied the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology.

Oklahoma

Certificate Approval

Tulsa Community College, OK

• Secure Infrastructure Specialist Certificate (CIP Code: 11.0103 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 16).

Approval of Request for Change

Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Strategic Leadership in Organizational Leadership (CIP Code: 52.0213 / Program Level: Doctoral / Credit Hours: 48).

Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (CIP Code: 51.0912 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 114).

South Dakota

Certificate Approval

Southeast Technical College, SD

• Community Health and Worker Certificate (CIP Code: 51.2201 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 16).

Approval of Request for Change

Kairos University, Sioux Falls, SD

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Professional Counseling (CIP Code: 39.0799 / Program Level: Doctoral / Credit Hours: 42).
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Theology (CIP Code: 39.0601 / Program Level: Doctoral / Credit Hours: 42).
• Approved the institution’s request for a change in mission and student body in relation to offering a third program at a higher degree level.

National American University, Rapid City, SD

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Ellsworth, 223 Main Gate Rd., Box Elder, SD 57719-2003.

Denial of Request for Change

Kairos University, Sioux Falls, SD

• Denied the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Philosophy.

Wisconsin

Certificate Approval

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, WI

• Gas Utility Construction and Service Certificate (CIP Code: 47.9999 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 34).
• X-Ray Service Technician Certificate (CIP Code: 15.0401 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 12).

Approval of Request for Change

Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Education Doctorate in Ethical Leadership (CIP Code: 30.9999 / Program Level: Doctoral / Credit Hours: 48-51).
• Approved the institution’s request for a change in mission and student body in relation to offering a third program at a higher degree level.

Wyoming

Certificate Approval

Northern Wyoming Community College District, WY

• Manufacturing Composites Technology Certificate (CIP Code: 15.0617 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 31).