April 2023 Actions

Institutional Actions Council

The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on April 24–25, 2023.

Arizona 

Certificate Approval 

Arizona Western College, Yuma, AZ 

• Digital Marketing & E-Commerce (CIP Code: 52.1404 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 9) 
• Project Management (CIP Code: 52.0211 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 9) 
• UX Design (CIP Code: 52.0801 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 9) 
• IT Automation with Python (CIP Code: 52.0299 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 9) 

Maricopa Community Colleges-Rio Salado Community College, Tempe, AZ 

• Certificate of Completion in Basic Automotive Maintenance (CIP Code: 47.0604 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 18) 

Approval of Request for Change 

Diné College, Tsaile, AZ 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (126-127 semester credit hours, CIP Code: 26.0102. 
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Studies with Animal Science and Plant Science emphases (120 semester credit hours, CIP Code 01.1100). 
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Multicultural Education (120 semester credit hours, CIP Code: 13.0202). 

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Physician Assistant Practice (107 credit hours, CIP Code: 51.0912). 

Arkansas 

Certificate Approval 

Arkansas State University Mountain Home, Mountain Home, AR 

• Associate of Applied Science in Marine Manufacturing/Technical Certificate in Marine Manufacturing/Certificate (CIP Code: 15.0617 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 60) 

Harding University, Searcy, AR 

• Certificate in Translation (CIP Code: 16.0103 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 18) 

Reaffirmation of Accreditation 

Lyon College, Batesville, AR 

University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, Batesville, AR 

Approval of Request for Change 

Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (128-129 semester credit hours, CIP Code: 14.0101). 

University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock, AR 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science, Certificate of Proficiency, and Technical Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation (CIP Code 43.0406) and the Associate of Applied Science, Certificate of Proficiency, and Technical Certificate in Law Enforcement Administration (CIP Code 43.0103) through a contractual relationship with Criminal Justice Institution of the University of Arkansas System. 
• Approved the institution’s participation in the Notification Program for Additional Locations within the United States.  

Colorado 

Certificate Approval 

Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO 

• English Education Graduate Certificate (CIP Code: 13.0301 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 18) 

Regis University, Denver, CO 

• Post-Master’s Certificate Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Fellowship (CIP Code: 60.0708 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 15) 

Assurance Review 

Northeastern Junior College, Sterling, CO 

• Accepted the team report. 

Approval of Request for Change 

Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, CO 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctorate of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision (60 semester credit hours, CIP Code: 13.1101). 

Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO 

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

Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, CO 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene (66.5 semester credit hours, CIP Code: 51.0602). 
• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in Ropeway Mechanical Maintenance Technician, from 33 to 12 credit semester hours (CIP Code: 52.0901). 

Front Range Community College, Westminster, CO 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business for Creative Industries (120 semester credit hours, CIP Code: 50.1001). 
• Approved the institution’s request for a change in student body in relation to offering a third program at a new degree level. 

Rocky Vista University, Englewood, CO 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Medical Sciences (42 credit hours, CIP Code: 26.0102). 
• Approved the institution’s request for a change in student body in relation to offering a third program at a higher degree level. 

Illinois 

Certificate Approval 

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College, Chicago, IL 

• Cannabis Processing Technician, Advanced Certificate (CIP Code: 01.0604 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 30) 

College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL 

• Live Entertainment Production (CIP Code: 50.0502 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 31) 

Danville Area Community College, Danville, IL 

• Cancer Registry Management Certificate (CIP Code: 51.0721 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 30) 

Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville, IL 

• Community Health (CIP Code: 51.1504/ Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 16) 

Reaffirmation of Accreditation 

Chicago State University, Chicago, IL 

Parkland College, Champaign, IL 

Assurance Review 

Oak Point University, Chicago, IL 

• Accepted the team report. 

Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, Peoria, IL 

• Accepted the team report. 

Campus Evaluation Visit 

Northwestern College, Oak Lawn, IL 

• Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, 9400 South Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453. 

Approval of Request for Change 

Aurora University, Aurora, IL

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan for teach-out of an additional location: AU Challenger Learning Center for Science and Technology, 222 E. Church Street, Woodstock, IL 60098. 
• Accepted the staff recommendation to revise the institution’s teach-out date for the George Williams College location to December 31, 2023.

Chamberlain University, Addison, IL 

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: College of Nursing-Stockbridge, 100 Southcrest Dr., Stockbridge, GA 30281.  
• Approved the institution’s teach out of a branch campus: Cleveland Campus, 6700 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103.

Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL 

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

National Louis University, Chicago, IL 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (180 credit hours, CIP Code: 51.3801). 

North Central College, Naperville, IL 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with four tracks: Nurse Executive Leader (36 credit hours, CIP Code: 51.3802); Nurse Educator (36 credit hours, CIP Code: 51.3203); Family Nurse Practitioner (47 credit hours, CIP Code: 51.3805); and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (47 credit hours, CIP Code: 51.3810). 
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Occupational Therapy Doctorate-Entry Level (112 semester credit hours, CIP Code: 51.2306) and Occupational Therapy Doctorate-Post Professional (30 credit hours, CIP Code: 51.2306). 

Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL 

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

Indiana 

Reaffirmation of Accreditation 

Butler University, Indianapolis, IN 

Comprehensive Evaluation 

Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN 

• Accepted the team report. 

Approval of Request for Change 

Indiana University East, Richmond, IN 

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan for the teach-out of two additional locations:
  • Indiana University East Lawrenceburg, 50 Walnut Drive, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025—Effective August 18, 2023 
  • Indiana University East Madison, 590 Ivy Tech Drive, Madison, IN 47250—Effective August 18, 2023 

Martin University, Indianapolis, IN 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (30 credit hours, CIP Code: 52.0213). 

Iowa 

Certificate Approval 

Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA 

• Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education (CIP Code: 13.1205 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 35) 

Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, IA 

• Medical Assistant Diploma (CIP Code: 51.0801 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 43) 
• Medical Assistant Diploma (CIP Code: 51.0601 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 42) 

Approval of Request for Change 

Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA 

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

Iowa Wesleyan University, Mt. Pleasant, IA 

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan and teach-out arrangements for the closure of Iowa Wesleyan University with William Penn University, University of Dubuque, Upper Iowa University, Culver-Stockton College, and Briar Cliff University. 

Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology (75.5 semester credit hours, CIP Code: 47.0607). 

Kansas 

Certificate Approval 

Barton County Community College, Great Bend, KS 

• Agriculture Mechanics-Top Tech (CIP Code: 01.0205 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 50) 

Northwest Kansas Technical College, Goodland, KS 

• Plumbing Technology (CIP Code: 46.0503 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 67) 
• Child Care Specialist (CIP Code: 19.0708 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 62) 
• Cloud and Crypto Computing (formerly Cloud Computing and App Development) (CIP Code: 11.0902 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 68) 

Washburn University of Topeka, Topeka, KS 

• WT-Advanced Emergency Medical Tech (CIP Code: 51.0904 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 20) 

Reaffirmation of Accreditation 

Donnelly College, Kansas City, KS 

Approval of Request for Change 

Benedictine College, Atchison, KS 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Teaching (33 semester credit hours, CIP Code: 13.0101). 

McPherson College, McPherson, KS 

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

University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth, KS 

• Approved the institution’s request to close the additional location at 4500 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS 66211, and re-open at 11221 Roe Ave, Leawood, KS 66211.  

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

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: WSU Tech National Institute for Culinary and Hospitality Education, 124 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202.  

Michigan 

Certificate Approval 

Lake Superior State University, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 

• Space Mission and Operations Certificate (CIP Code: 29.0401/ Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 6) 

Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI 

• Natural Hair Culturist (CIP Code: 12.0407 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 16) 

University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI 

• Sales Management and Personal Selling Certificate (CIP Code: 52.1804/ Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 12) 

Approval of Request for Change 

Alma College, Alma, MI 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (60 credit hours, CIP 51.1508). 

Finlandia University, Hancock, MI 

• Approved the Provisional Plan and teach-out arrangements for the closure of Finlandia University with Adrian College, Bay de Noc Community College, Northern Michigan University, Michigan Technological University and Wartburg College 

Great Lakes Christian College, Lansing, MI 

•  Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan.  

Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo, MI 

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Kalamazoo Valley Groves Campus, 7107 Elm Valley Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49009.  

Lake Superior State University, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 

• Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
  • Kinross Correctional Facility, 4533 Industrial Park Drive, Kincheloe, MI 49788 
  • Chippewa Correctional Facility, 4269 W. M-80, Kincheloe, MI 49784 

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 

• Approved the institution’s request to substantially change the content for the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (CIP Code: 51.1202). 

Denial of Request for Change 

Alma College, Alma, MI 

• Denied the institution’s request to offer the Master of Public Health (36 credit hours, CIP Code: 51.2201). 
• Denied the institution’s request for a change in student body in relation to offering a third program at a new degree level. 

Minnesota 

Certificate Approval 

St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN 

• Child Advocacy Studies-Certificate (CIP Code: 19.0707 / Program Level: Courses Only / Credit Hours: 9) 

Reaffirmation of Accreditation 

Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter, MN 

Approval of Request for Change 

Mitchell Hamline School of Law, St. Paul, MN 

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan.  

University of Minnesota Morris, Morris, MN 

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

Missouri 

Certificate Approval 

East Central College, Union, MO 

• Law Enforcement Certificate (CIP Code: 43.0107 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 37) 

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 

• Pharmacogenomics Graduate Certificate (CIP Code: 26.0807 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 12) 

Approval of Request for Change 

Hannibal-LaGrange University, Hannibal, MO 

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan and teach-out arrangement with Missouri Baptist University.  

Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, St. Louis, MO 

• Postponed Kenrick-Glennon Seminary’s comprehensive evaluation to academic year 2023–2024, with the visit to be conducted no later than February 2024. 

Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 

• Approved the institution’s request to close two additional locations—Fort Leonard Wood, 197 Replacement Avenue, Suite 108, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO 65473 and Global St. Louis, One University, Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121—re-open the two locations at Maneuver Support Center of Excellence(MSCOE), Fort Leonard Wood Military Res., Fort Leonard, MO 65473 and 12837 Flushing Meadows Drive, Suite 210, St. Louis, MO 63131, respectively. 

Ranken Technical College, St. Louis, MO 

• Approved the institution’s request to close the additional location at Ranken West, 755 Parr Road, Wentzville, MO 63885, and re-open at Ranken West, 751 Parr Road, Wentzville, MO 63385.  
• Approved the institution’s request to close the additional location at Ranken Perryville, 1205 Corporation Lane, Perryville, MO 63775, and re-open at Ranken Southeast, 1907 North Perryville Boulevard, Perryville, MO 63775.  

Urshan College and Urshan Graduate School of Theology, Wentzville, MO 

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan. 

William Woods University, Fulton, MO 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Organizational Leadership (54 credit hours, CIP Code: 52.0213). 

Nebraska 

Certificate Approval 

Midland University, Fremont, NE 

• Strength and Performance Coaching Certificate (CIP Code: 13.1314 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 15) 

Approval of Request for Change 

Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, NE 

• Approved the Provisional Plan to teach out students enrolled in the adult degree-completion evening programs: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN), Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Communication, and Bachelor of Science in Social Work.   

New Mexico 

Reaffirmation of Accreditation 

New Mexico State University Alamogordo, Alamogordo, NM 

North Dakota 

Certificate Approval 

Lake Region State College, Devils Lake, ND 

• Community Paramedicine (CIP Code: 51.0904 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 16) 

Approval of Request for Change 

Dakota College at Bottineau, Bottineau, ND 

• Approved the institution’s participation in the Notification Program for Additional Locations within the United States.  
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Dental Assisting (63 credit hours, CIP Code: 51.0601). 

Ohio 

Certificate Approval 

Belmont College, St. Clairsville, OH 

• Massage Therapy (CIP Code: 51.1205 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 36) 

Kent State University, Kent, OH 

• Healthcare Compliance Graduate Certificate (CIP Code: 22.0208 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 15) 

Mount St. Joseph University, Cincinnati, OH 

• Master of Arts with a major in Educational Studies (CIP Code: 30.2301 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 15) 

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 

• Appalachian and Rural Studies (CIP Code: 05.0122 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 18) 

Reaffirmation of Accreditation 

Kettering College, Kettering, OH 

Malone University, Canton, OH 

Approval of Request for Change 

James A. Rhodes State College, Lima, OH 

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in Phlebotomy, from 9 to 3 credit semester hours (CIP Code: 51.1009). 

Kettering College, Kettering, OH 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in Nursing Leadership(29 credit hours, CIP Code: 51.3802). 

Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Fine Arts in Piano Technology (32 credit hours, CIP Code: 50.0913). 

Saint Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology, Wickliffe, OH 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Diaconal Ministry (44 semester credit hours, CIP Code: 39.0602). 

Denial of Request for Change 

Ohio Christian University, Circleville, OH 

• Denied the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Psychology (36 semester hours, CIP Code: 42.0101). 

United Theological Seminary, Dayton, OH 

• Denied the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Theology (42 semester credit hours, CIP Code: 39.0601). 

Oklahoma 

Approval of Request for Change 

Bacone College, Muskogee, OK 

• Accepted the staff recommendation to waive the six-month wait period for the resubmission of the program application for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Science. 

South Dakota 

Certificate Approval 

Mount Marty University, Yankton, SD 

• Graduate Certificate in Endocrinology (CIP Code: 51.3805 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 10) 

Approval of Request for Change 

Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor in Social Work (56 semester credit hours, CIP Code: 44.0701). 

West Virginia 

Approval of Request for Change 

Bethany College, Bethany, WV 

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan to teach out students enrolled in the bachelor’s degree in education with educator licensure programs, including teach-out agreements with West Virginia University, Marshall University, and West Liberty University 

Wisconsin 

Certificate Approval 

Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, WI 

• Nail Technology (CIP Code: 12.0410 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 7) 

University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Parkside, WI 

• Leading FinTech Transformation (CIP Code: 52.0803 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 9) 
• Emerging Technology in FinTech (CIP Code: 52.0803 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 9) 
• Digital Marketing Management (CIP Code: 52.1404 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 9) 
• Digital Marketing Analytics (CIP Code: 52.1404 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 9) 

Assurance Review 

Edgewood College, Madison, WI 

• Accepted the team report. 

Approval of Request for Change 

Carroll University, Waukesha, WI 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Pathologists’ Assistant Studies (MSPAS) (100 semester credit hours, CIP Code: 51.0811). 

Concordia University, Mequon, WI 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (130 credit hours, CIP Code: 14.3501). 
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (131 credit hours, CIP Code: 14.0799). 

Marian University, Fond du Lac, WI 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management (120 semester credit hours, CIP Code: 52.2001). 
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Business Administration in Construction Management (120 semester credit hours, CIP Code: 52.2001). 

Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac, WI 

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

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctorate of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (66 semester credit hours, CIP Code: 14.1901). 

Western Technical College, La Crosse, WI 

• Postponed Western Technical College’s comprehensive evaluation until academic year 2024–2025. 

Wyoming 

Reaffirmation of Accreditation 

Wyoming Catholic College, Lander, WY