February 2024 Actions

Institutional Actions Council

The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on February 20–21, 2024.

Arizona

Certificate Approval

Yavapai College, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Practical Nursing Fast Track Certificate, Program Level (Pre-Associates Certificate, 22 credit hours, CIP Code 51.3901)

Arkansas

Certificate Approval

NorthWest Arkansas Community College, AR

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Technical Certificate in Trail Construction and Maintenance (Pre-Associates Certificate, 34 credit hours, CIP Code 30.0000)
  • Certificate of Proficiency in Trail Management (Pre-Associates Certificate, 15 credit hours, CIP Code 30.0000)
  • Certificate of Proficiency in Trail Technician (Pre-Associates Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP Code 30.0000)
  • Technical Certificate in Trails and Community Development (Pre-Associates Certificate, 36 credit hours, CIP Code 03.0207)
  • Practical Nursing (Pre-Associates Certificate, 45 credit hours, CIP Code 51.3901)

Approval of Request for Change

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, Fort Smith, AR

• Approved the institution’s request for a change in mission.

Colorado

Approval of Request for Change

Rocky Vista University, Englewood, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, 156 credit hours, CIP Code 01.8001.

Colorado State University-Pueblo, Pueblo, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: CSU Pueblo Spanish Peaks, 201 East 5th Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089.

Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer a Certificate in Early Childhood Director as a credit-based competency-based education program (30 credit hours, CIP Code 13.1210).
• Approved the institution’s request to offer a Certificate in Early Childhood Teacher as a credit-based competency-based education program (18 credit hours, CIP Code 13.1210).

Illinois

Certificate Approval

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Gas Utility Construction & Srv (GAS C306) (Pre-Associates Certificate, 36 credit hours, CIP Code 46.0503)

John A. Logan College, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Physical Fitness Technician (Pre-Associates Certificate, 34 credit hours, CIP Code 31.0507)

Focused Visit

Oak Point University, Chicago, IL

• Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to Core Components 3.A, 4.A, and 4.B; Assumed Practice A.6 and A.7.c; and HLC policy Standing With State and Other Accreditors (FDCR.A.10.090).

Comprehensive Evaluation

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

• Accepted the team report.

Quincy University, Quincy, IL

• Accepted the team report

Approval of Request for Change

American Islamic College, Chicago, IL

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

College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to participate in the Notification Program for Additional Locations.

Lincoln Christian University, Lincoln, IL

• Approved the Provisional Plan and teach-out arrangements for the closure of Lincoln Christian University with the following institutions:
  • Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX
  • Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
  • Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, CO
  • Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
  • Hope International University, Fullerton, CA
  • Johnson University, Knoxville, TN
  • Ozark Christian College, Joplin, MO
  • Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • University of Illinois Springfield, Springfield, IL
  • Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL

McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Certificate in Networking Specialist from 24 to 45 credit semester hours (CIP Code 11.0901).

Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: James B. Conant High School, 700 E Cougar Trail, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169.

Denial of Request for Change

North Central College, Naperville, IL

• Denied the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (45 semester hours, CIP Code 51.3101).

Indiana

Comprehensive Evaluation

Franklin College, Franklin, IN

• Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

Trine University, Angola, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (103 semester hours, CIP Code 51.2306).
• Approved the institution’s request for a change in student body in relation to offering a third program at a new degree level.

Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Social Work (35 or 60 semester hours, CIP Code 44.0701).

Denial of Request for Change

Indiana Institute of Technology, Fort Wayne, IN

• Denied the institution’s request to offer a Master of Business Administration as a direct assessment competency-based education program (30 credit hours, CIP Code 52.0101).

Iowa

Certificate Approval

Iowa Central Community College, IA

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Plumbing Technology (Pre-Associates Certificate, 38 credit hours, CIP Code 46.0503)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City, IA

Clarke University, Dubuque, IA

Approval of Request for Change

Drake University, Des Moines, IA

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (51 semester hours, CIP Code 51.3801).

Southeastern Community College, West Burlington, IA

• Approved the institution’s request to offer an Associate of Applied Science (66 credit hours), Diploma (30 credit hours), and Certificate (16 credit hours) in Industrial Controls, Automation, and Robotics Technology as credit-based competency-based education programs (CIP Code 47.0303).

University of Dubuque, Dubuque, IA

• Approved the institution’s teach out of an additional location: 2900 S. Diablo Way, Suite D281, Tempe, AZ 85282.

Kansas

Certificate Program Approval

North Central Kansas Technical College, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Powersports Technology (Pre-Associates Certificate, 44 credit hours, CIP code 47.0606)

Comprehensive Evaluation

Pratt Community College, Pratt, KS

• Accepted the team report.

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS

Assurance Review

North Central Kansas Technical College, Beloit, KS

• Accepted the team report.

Focused Visit

Southwestern College, Winfield, KS

• Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to financial strategies outlined for future recovery.

Michigan

Focused Visit

Lake Superior State University, Sault Sainte Marie, MI

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

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Kettering University, Flint, MI

Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit, MI

Gogebic Community College, Ironwood, MI

Approval of Request for Change

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College, L’Anse, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate in Nursing (73 credit hours, CIP Code 51.3801).

Bay de Noc Community College, Escanaba, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer an Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education as a credit-based competency-based education program (60 credit hours, CIP Code 19.0708).

Mid Michigan College, Harrison, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following programs:
  • Associate in Science in Agriculture Science (60 credit hours, CIP Code 01.0000)
  • Associate of Applied Science in Farm Management and Operations (61 credit hours, CIP Code 01.0104)
  • Associate of Arts in Elementary Education (60 credit hours, CIP Code 13.1202)
  • Associate of Applied Science in Agriculture Business (61 credit hours, CIP Code 01.0101)

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Student Planned Major as a Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP) at Lakeland Correctional Facility (141 First St., Coldwater, MI 49036) in the following modalities: in-person.
• Approved the institution’s request to close the additional location at 17 Xuchang Street, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100, Taiwan, and reopen at 3F, No. 121, Sec. 1, Chongqing S. Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100, Taiwan.

Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills, MI

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan for students enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing: Transitional Practical Nurse track.

Minnesota

Certificate Approval

Anoka Technical College, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Health Data Analytics Advanced Certificate ( Pre-Associates Certificate, 18 credit hours, CIP Code 30.7101)

University of St. Thomas, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP Code 11.0102)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Concordia College, Moorhead, MN

Dunwoody College of Technology, Minneapolis, MN

Approval of Request for Change

Pine Technical and Community College, Pine City, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
  • East Central Senior High School, 61085 MN-23, Finlayson, MN 55735
  • Forest Lake High School, 6101 Scandia Trail N., Forest Lake, MN 55025

The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Certificate in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner from 23 to 42 credit hours (CIP Code 51.3821).
• Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from 26 to 40 credit hours (CIP Code 51.3810).

Assurance Review

Normandale Community College, Bloomington, MN

• Accepted the team report.

Missouri

Certificate Approval

Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Master, 36 credit hours, CIP Code 60.0739).

Ozarks Technical Community College, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Plumbing Technology Certificate (Pre-Associates Certificate, 33 credit hours, CIP Code 46.0503).

Comprehensive Evaluation

Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, St. Louis, MO

• Accepted the team report

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO

Approval of Request for Change

Hannibal-LaGrange University, Hannibal, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies as a Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP) at Jefferson City Correctional Center (8200 No More Victims Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65101) in the following modalities: in-person and distance education.

Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Ameren, 1901 Chouteau Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103

Missouri Valley College, Marshall, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Education (30 semester hours, CIP Code 13.9999).

Columbia College, Columbia, MO

• Approved the institution’s teach out of an additional location: Salt Lake City, 5250 South Commerce Dr #300, Murray, UT 84107.

Saint Louis Community College, St. Louis, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Certificate in Biotechnology from 19 to 32 credit semester hours (CIP Code 41.0101).

Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to convert the Doctor of Medicine from clock to credit hours.

Nebraska

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Northeast Community College, Norfolk, NE

University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE

York University, York, NE

New Mexico

Certificate Approval

Western New Mexico University, NM

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Graduate Certificate in Marketing (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 18 credit hours, CIP Code 52.1401).

Assurance Review

Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe, NM

• Accepted the team report.

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque, NM

Southeast New Mexico College, Carlsbad, NM

North Dakota

Certificate Approval

Turtle Mountain Community College, ND

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant (Pre-Associate Certificate, 32 credit hours, CIP Code 51.0802)
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (Pre-Associate Certificate, 16 credit hours, CIP Code 51.0904)

Ohio

Focused Visit

Antioch University, Yellow Springs, OH

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

Otterbein University, Westerville, OH

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

Comprehensive Evaluation

Mercy College of Ohio, Toledo, OH

• Accepted the team report.

Tiffin University, Tiffin, OH

• Accepted the team report.

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

University of Findlay, Findlay, OH

Approval of Request for Change

Davis University, Toledo, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Computer Engineering (97 credit hours, CIP Code 14.4701).
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Data Science (97 credit hours, CIP Code 30.7001).

United Theological Seminary, Dayton, OH

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

Central Ohio Technical College, Newark, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to open the additional location: Career and Technology Education Centers(C-TEC) of Licking County, 150 Price Road, Newark, OH 43055.

Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Criminal Justice (30 semester hours, CIP Code 43.0104).

Ohio University, Athens, OH

• Request to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice (CIP Code 51.3818) through a contractual relationship with OhioHealth.

University of Dayton, Dayton, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to close the additional location at University of Dayton – Emerald Professional Building, 5747 Perimeter Drive, Dublin, OH 43017, and re-open at St. Francis DeSales High School, 4212 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43224.

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Cincinnati, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in Personal Fitness Trainer from 29 to 6 credit hours (CIP Code 51.0913).

Lorain County Community College, Elyria, OH

• Approved the teach out of an additional location: BGSU Firelands, 1 University Drive, Huron, OH 44839

Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, OH

• Approved the modified Provisional Plan with a teach-out agreement for Antioch University to serve as a teach-out receiving institution for the following programs: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Interdisciplinary Studies, Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health, and Master of Business Administration

Wilmington College, Wilmington, OH

• Approved the teach-out plan for the closing of a branch campus: Wilmington College Cincinnati, 181 Main Building, 3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45223

Wright State University, Dayton, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages (120 semester hours, CIP Code 16.0100).

Denial of Request for Change

Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH

• Denied the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Sciences (120-125 semester hours, CIP Code 51.0000).

Oklahoma

Certificate Approval

Oklahoma Baptist University, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Behavior and Trauma Intervention Graduate Certificate (Master, 18 credit hours, CIP Code 13.1299)
  • Advanced Teaching Graduate Certificate (Master, 18 credit hours, CIP Code 13.9999)
  • Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Graduate Certificate, (Master, 18 credit hours, CIP Code 13.1401)

Interim Report

Langston University, Langston, OK

• Required a focused visit to the institution to address the areas of concern related to Core Component 5.B.

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Mid-America Christian University, Oklahoma City, OK

Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, OK

Approval of Request for Change

Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Teaching (30-36 semester hours, CIP Code 13.0101).

South Dakota

Certificate Approval

Sisseton Wahpeton College, SD

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Transportation (Pre-Associates Certificate, 3 credit hours, CIP Code 49.0205).

West Virginia

Certificate Approval

Glenville State University, WV

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Autism Coursework (leading to a West Virginia Department of Education Autism Endorsement) (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 6 credit hours, CIP Code 13.1013).

Approval of Request for Change

West Virginia University at Parkersburg, Parkersburg, WV

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

Wisconsin

Comprehensive Evaluation

Ripon College, Ripon, WI

• Accepted the team report.

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Maranatha Baptist University, Watertown, WI

Approval of Request for Change

College of Menominee Nation, Keshena, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science in Geoscience (67 semester hours, CIP Code 40.0699).

Lakeland University, Plymouth, WI

• Approved the institution’s teach out of an additional location: Lakeland University Green Bay Center, 2601 Development Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311.

Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Applied Associate of Science in Foundations of Teacher Education (60 semester hours, CIP Code 13.1501).

Wyoming

Approval of Request for Change

Laramie County Community College, Cheyenne, WY

Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate in Applied Sciences in Respiratory Care Therapy (84 credit hours, CIP Code 51.0908).