August 2023 Actions

Institutional Actions Council

The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on August 28–29, 2023.

Arizona

Certificate Approval

Grand Canyon University, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Post-Master of Science in Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Master, 37 credit hours, CIP Code 51.3810)

Maricopa Community Colleges – Glendale Community College, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Health and Wellness Coaching (Pre-Associates Certificate, 7 credit hours, CIP Code 51.0001)

Maricopa Community Colleges – Rio Salado Community College, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Certificate of Completion in Precision Optics Level II (Pre-Associates Certificate, 24 credit hours, CIP Code 15.0304)
  • Certificate of Completion in Precision Optics Level I (Pre-Associates Certificate, 9 credit hours, CIP Code 15.0304)

Approval of Request for Change

Maricopa Community Colleges-GateWay Community College, Phoenix, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (120 credit hours, CIP Code 51.3801).

Maricopa Community Colleges-Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Certificate in Clinical Medical Assisting (CIP Code 51.0801) from 24 to 37–40 credit hours.

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Medical Science (24 credit hours, CIP Code 51.1401).

Northland Pioneer College, Holbrook, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education (120 semester credit hours, CIP Code 13.1210).

Pima County Community College District, Tucson, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology (ASSET) (CIP Code 47.0604), through a contractual relationship with Ford Motor Company.
• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in Aircraft Structural Repair (CIP Code 47.0607) from 45 to 19 credit semester hours.

Arkansas

Focused Visit

Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR

• Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to Core Components 1.A, 4.C, 5.B and 5.C: improvement to systematic planning, financial status, and development of key goals to ensure success and stability of the institution.

Approval of Request for Change

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, Helena, AR

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapist Assistant (63 semester credit hours, CIP Code 51.0803).

Colorado

Campus Evaluation Visit

Denver College of Nursing, Denver, CO

• Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, Denver College of Nursing Houston Campus, 1155 Dairy Ashford Rd, Suite 310, Houston, TX 77079.

Approval of Request for Change

Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Arts and Associate of General Studies (70 credit hours, CIP Code 24.0102).

Rocky Vista University, Englewood, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (110 semester credit hours, CIP Code 51.3804).

University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of General Studies (70 credit hours, CIP Code 24.0102).

University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of General Studies (70 credit hours, CIP Code 24.0102).

Illinois

Certificate Approval

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • CNC Engineering Technology Advanced Certificate (Pre-Associates Certificate, 30 credit hours, CIP Code 48.0510)
  • CNC Technology Basic Certificate (Pre-Associates Certificate, 30 credit hours, CIP Code 48.0510)
  • Manufacturing Technology Basic Certificate (Pre-Associates Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP Code 48.0510)

College of DuPage, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Physician Coding Certificate (Associate, 19 credit hours, CIP Code 51.0713)
  • Medical Billing Certificate (Associate, 17 credit hours, CIP Code 51.0714)

Greenville University, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Chaplaincy Certificate (Master, 10 credit hours, CIP Code 39.0706)

Southwestern Illinois College, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Sustainable Urban Agriculture (Pre-Associates Certificate, 28 credit hours, CIP Code 01.0000)

Campus Evaluation Visit

Chamberlain University, Addison, IL

• Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, Chamberlain College of Nursing, 10315 USA Today Way, Miramar, FL 33025

Focused Visit

Benedictine University, Lisle, IL

• Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to Core Components 2.C and 5.C.

Comprehensive Evaluation

Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, Lake Forest, IL

• Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

Bradley University, Peoria, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (105 credit hours, CIP Code 51.2306).

Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care (72 credit hours, CIP Code 51.0908).

John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Digital Media Tech (62 credit hours, CIP Code 09.0908).

Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, Chicago, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to close the main campus at 1100 E. 55th St., Chicago, IL 60615, and reopen it at 5416 South Cornell Street, Fourth Floor, Chicago, IL 60615.

National Louis University, Chicago, IL

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

Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Medical Surgical Technology (60 credit hours, CIP Code 51.0909).

Indiana

Assurance Review

Anderson University, Anderson, IN

• Accepted the team report.

Staff Action Recommendations

Earlham College, Richmond, IN

• Accepted the staff recommendation.

Approval of Request for Change

Earlham College, Richmond, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Artis in Engineering and Bachelor of Arts in Engineering Studies (120 semester credit hours, CIP Code 14.0101).

Marian University, Indianapolis, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Education Specialist in School District Leadership (32 credit hours, CIP Code 13.0411).

University of Evansville, Evansville, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Philosophy in Health Professions Education (44 credit hours, CIP Code 51.3202).

Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
  • Grant Regional Career Center(GRCC), 750 W 26th St., Marion, IN 46953
  • Warsaw Area Career Center(WACC), 1 Tiger Ln, Warsaw, IN 46580

Denial of Request for Change

Earlham College, Richmond, IN

• Denied the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science (120 semester credit hours, CIP Code 26.0908).

Iowa

Certificate Approval

Des Moines Area Community College, IA

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Sensor and Logic Systems, Certificate (Pre-Associates Certificate, 18 credit hours, CIP Code 15.0403)
  • Motor Controls – Industry Tech, Certificate (Pre-Associates Certificate, 2 credit hours, CIP Code 15.0403)
  • Mechanical Power Transmission, Certificate (Pre-Associates Certificate, 1 credit hour, CIP Code 15.0403)
  • Measurements & Drawings, Certificate (Pre-Associates Certificate, CIP Code 15.0403)
  • Manufacturing and Fabrication, Certificate (Pre-Associates Certificate, 1 credit hour, CIP Code 15.0403)
  • Maintenance Principles, Certificate (Pre-Associates Certificate, 1 credit hour, CIP Code 15.0403)
  • Industry Tech Logic Controllers, Certificate (Pre-Associates Certificate, 3 credit hours, CIP Code 15.0403)
  • Hydraulic Maintenance, Certificate, Pre-Associates Certificate, 4 credit hours, CIP Code 15.0403,
  • General Industry Safety, Certificate, Pre-Associates Certificate 1 credit hour, CIP Code 15.0403,
  • Basic Pneumatics, Certificate, Pre-Associates Certificate, 1 credit hour, CIP Code 15.0403,
  • Basic Hydraulics, Certificate, Pre-Associates Certificate, 3 credit hours, CIP Code 15.0403, and
  • Basic Electrical Certificate, Pre-Associates Certificate, 1 credit hour CIP Code 15.0403.

Focused Visit

Waldorf University, Forest City, IA

• Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to the appropriateness of the approval and the institution’s compliance with any commitments made in the Change of Control application and the Criteria for Accreditation, with special emphasis on Core Components 3.A, 3.B, 3.C, 4.A, 4.B and 4.C.

Approval of Request for Change

Iowa Lakes Community College, Estherville, IA

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Diploma in Graphic Design Specialist (CIP Code 50.0402) from 35 to 16 credit hours.

Morningside University, Sioux City, IA

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Professional Flight (124 credit hours, CIP Code 49.0201).
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Flight (124 credit hours, CIP Code 49.0201).

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (120 semester credit hours, CIP Code 51.3801).

Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan for students currently enrolled in the following programs:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Intensive English
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Science in Life Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
  • Master of Science in Sports Administration

William Penn University, Oskaloosa, IA

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (124 credit hours, CIP Code 52.0799).

Kansas

Certificate Approval

Ottawa University, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Certificate in Jazz Pedagogy (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 15 credit hours, CIP Code 50.0912)

Salina Area Technical College

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Certified Nurse Aid (Courses Only, 6 credit hours, CIP Code 51.3902)
  • CDL/Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver (Courses Only, 12 credit hours, CIP Code 49.0205)
  • Certified Medication Aide (Courses Only, 5 credit hours, CIP Code 51.2603)
  • Certified Home Health Aide (Courses Only, 2 credit hours, CIP Code 51.2602)
  • Emergency Medical Technician (Courses Only, 12 credit hours, CIP Code 51.0810)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Barclay College, Haviland, KS

Assurance Review

Friends University, Wichita, KS

• Accepted the team report.

Michigan

Certificate Approval

Grand Rapids Community College, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Anesthesia Technology, Certificate (Pre-Associates Certificate, 45 credit hours, CIP Code 51.0809)

Henry Ford College, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Sterile Processing Technician (Pre-Associates Certificate, 21 credit hours, CIP Code 51.1012)

Assurance Review

Adrian College, Adrian, MI

• Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

North Central Michigan College, Petoskey, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Mechatronics (60-62 credit hours, CIP Code 14.4201).

The University of Olivet, Olivet, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following programs:
  • Bachelor of Social Work (120 semester credit hours, CIP Code 44.0701).
  • Master of Arts in Counseling (60 semester credit hours, CIP Code 51.1508).
  • Master of Arts in Counseling (60 semester credit hours, CIP Code 51.1508).

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (36 credit hours, CIP Code 43.0104).

Walsh College, Troy, MI

• Approved 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. Cloud State University, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Deaf Leadership and Advocacy (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 20 credit hours, CIP Code 44.0201)
  • Supply Chain Management (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 9 credit hours, CIP Code 52.0203)

Staff Action Recommendations

Central Lakes College, Brainerd, MN

• Accepted the staff recommendation.

Approval of Request for Change

Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Fergus Falls, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Agribusiness (60 credit hours, CIP Code 01.0102).

St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Certificate in Executive Health Administration (CIP Code 44.0401) from 18 to 45–46 credit hours.

Missouri

Certificate Approval

Columbia College, MO

• Approved Columbia College’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Emergency and Disaster Management Certificate (Pre-Associates Certificate, 18 credit hours, CIP Code 43.0302)

Approval of Request for Change

Central Methodist University, Fayette, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Business Administration (30 semester credit hours, CIP Code 52.0101).

University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Fitness Programming and Management (120 semester credit hours, CIP Code 26.0908).

Webster University, St. Louis, MO

• Approved the teach out of the following additional location: Orlando, 501 W. Church Street, Orlando, FL 32805.

New Mexico

Certificate Approval

Southwestern College, NM

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Psychedelic Studies (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP Code 51.1508)

Assurance Review

St. John’s College, Santa Fe, NM

• Accepted the team report.

North Dakota

Assurance Review

Bismarck State College, Bismarck, ND

• Accepted the team report.

Ohio

Certificate Approval

Ohio University, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Emergency Nurse Practitioner (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 20 credit hours, CIP Code 51.3816)

Ursuline College, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Moderate Sedation (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP Code 51.3804)
  • Reading Fundamentals (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 7 credit hours, CIP Code 13.0301)
  • Common Core Standards (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 10 credit hours, CIP Code 13.0301)
  • Classroom Management (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 13 credit hours, CIP Code 13.0301)
  • Differentiated Instruction (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 8 credit hours, CIP Code 13.0301)
  • Early Childhood (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 13 credit hours, CIP Code 13.1210)
  • English Language Learners (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP Code 13.1401)
  • School Safety (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 6 credit hours, CIP Code 13.0301)
  • Working with At-Risk Students (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate 7 credit hours, CIP Code 13.0301)
  • Working with Special Populations (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate 15 credit hours, CIP Code 13.1001)

Approval of Request for Change

Edison State Community College, Piqua, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care (65 credit hours, CIP Code 510908).

Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, OH

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

Southern State Community College, Hillsboro, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Aviation Maintenance (CIP Code 47.0607) from 118 to 65 credit hours.

Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, OH

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan for students currently enrolled in the Master of Education in Montessori Integrative Learning and Master of Education in Integrative Learning, including the Teach-Out Arrangement with Lasell University (Newton, MA).

Oklahoma

Certificate Approval

Oklahoma City University, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Healthcare Simulation Educator Certificate (Master, 10 credit hours, CIP Code 51.3202)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK

Approval of Request for Change

Langston University, Langston, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Plant Systems and Resource Sustainability (121 quarter credit hours, CIP Code 01.1106).
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security (30 or 33 credit hours, CIP Code 01.9999).
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness and Applied Economics (120 credit hours, CIP Code 01.0102).
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Management (120 credit hours, CIP Code 01.0901).

Mid-America Christian University, Oklahoma City, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Education in School Counseling (30 quarter credit hours, CIP Code 13.1101).

Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Bartlesville, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to change the credit hours for the Bachelor of Science in Psychology Studies from 126 credit hours to 120 credit hours.
• Approved the institution’s request to change the credit hours for the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies from 126 credit hours to 120 credit hours.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (33 quarter credit hours, CIP Code 51.0701).

Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Master of Arts in Applied Psychology (CIP Code 42.2803) from 60 to 30 credit hours.

West Virginia

Approval of Request for Change

Huntington Junior College, Huntington, WV

• Approved the institution’s request to change the delivery modality to both in person and distance education for the following programs:
  • Associate of Applied Science in Substance Abuse Counseling Assistant
  • Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Technology
  • Associate of Applied Science in Business Management
  • Associate of Applied Science in Medical Coding
  • Associate of Applied Science in Dental Assisting
  • Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting

New River Community and Technical College, Beaver, WV

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology (63 semester credit hours, CIP 51.0909).

West Virginia State University, Institute, WV

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies (48 credit hours, CIP 52.0213).

Wisconsin

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

Approval of Request for Change

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Master of Science in Education in Professional Counseling with an emphasis in Student Affairs and College Counseling, from 48 to 60 credit hours (CIP Code 13.1101).
• Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Master of Science in Nursing with a Nurse Educator emphasis from 37 to 47 credit hours, (CIP Code 51.3801).
• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Appleton East High School, 2121 E Emmers Dr, Appleton, WI 54915.

Wyoming

Approval of Request for Change

Eastern Wyoming College, Torrington, WY

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan.

Denial of Request for Change

Eastern Wyoming College, Torrington, WY

• Denied the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Science in Pre-Allied Health Sciences (60 credit hours, CIP Code 51.0000).