February 2025 Actions

HLC’s Board of Trustees, Institutional Actions Council (IAC) and staff take actions on institutional evaluations, requests from institutions for approval of substantive changes, and other aspects of the accreditation relationship.

HLC posts all institutional actions within 30 days after the action is taken. Actions taken during February 2025 are published below and/or on the institution’s Statement of Accreditation Status in the HLC Directory of Institutions.

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IAC Actions, February 18–19 Board Actions, February 27 Staff Actions

Institutional Actions Council

The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on February 18–19, 2025.

Arizona

Certificate Program Approval

Arizona Western College, AZ

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Energy Optimization Technician (Certificate, 4 credit hours, CIP code 14.4801)
    • Electronics Instrumentation (Certificate, 8 credit hours, CIP code 15.0303)

Central Arizona College, AZ

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Aesthetician Certificate Program Certificate I: Licensed Esthetics Certificate (Certificate, 18 credit hours, CIP code 12.0409)

Approval of Request for Change

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (38 credit hours, CIP code 14.0501).

University of Advancing Technology, Tempe, AZ

  • Approved the institution’s request for a change in program content for the Bachelor of Art in Digital Video since the institution’s last accreditation review.

Yavapai College, Prescott, AZ

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (120 credit hours, CIP code 11.0101).

Arkansas

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

University of Arkansas Rich Mountain, Mena, AR

Approval of Request for Change

Lyon College, Batesville, AR

  • Approved the institution’s request to open a branch campus: Lyon College School of Dental Medicine, Building 5, 1 Allied Drive, Little Rock, AR 72201.

Colorado

Certificate Program Approval

Colorado State University, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Foundations in Veterinary Clinical Care (Certificate, 10 credit hours, CIP code 01.8001)
    • Fundamentals of Veterinary Clinical Care Diseases (Certificate, 14 credit hours, CIP code 01.8199)
    • Foundations in Veterinary Clinical Care (Certificate, 10 credit hours, CIP code 01.8101)

Campus Evaluation Visit

Colorado State University-Global Campus, Denver, CO

  • Affirmed the quality of the branch campus at 555 17th Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80202.

Approval of Request for Change

Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Master of Science in Athletic Training (CIP code 51.0913) from 38 to 53 credit hours.

Colorado Northwestern Community College, Rangely, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology (77 credit hours, CIP code: 51.0911).

Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201).

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Master of Science in Dietetics with Dietetic Internship (CIP code: 51.3101) from 55 to 41 credit hours.

Illinois

Certificate Program Approval

McHenry County College, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Architectural Design Certificate (Certificate, 24 credit hours, CIP code 04.0901)

Waubonsee Community College, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Water/Wastewater Technology (Certificate, 27 credit hours, CIP code 15.0506)

Comprehensive Evaluation

Blackburn College, Carlinville, IL

  • Accepted the team report and continued the institution’s accreditation.

DeVry University, Lisle, IL

  • Accepted the team report and continued the institution’s accreditation.

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Kankakee Community College, Kankakee, IL

Campus Evaluation Visit

Chamberlain University, Addison, IL

  • Affirmed the quality of the the Phoenix Branch Campus, 20410 N. 19th Avenue, 1st Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85027.

Approval of Request for Change

Harper College, Palatine, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Schaumburg Airport, 905 W. Irving Park Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60193.

Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Human Services (60 credit hours, CIP code 44.0000).

North Central College, Naperville, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following programs:
    • Master of Arts in Teaching with Licensure Eligibility in Elementary (40 credit hours, CIP code: 13.1202)
    • Master of Arts in Teaching with Licensure Eligibility in Secondary Level (49 credit hours, CIP code: 13.1205)

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Global Studies (32 credit hours, CIP code 30.2001).

Indiana

Certificate Program Approval

Manchester University, IN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Certificate in Nutrigenomics (Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 51.3101)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Goshen College, Goshen, IN

Approval of Request for Change

Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, IN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education programs (PEPs): Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies – Prison Education Program (60 credit hours, CIP code 24.0101) and Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies – Prison Education Program (120 credit hours, CIP code 24.0101) at Westville Correctional Facility, Indiana Department of Corrections, 5501 South 1100 West, Westville, IN 46391 in the following modality: in-person.

Indiana Institute of Technology, Fort Wayne, IN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Business Administration (54 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201).

Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Northern Indiana Education Foundation, 402 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN 46360.

Indiana University South Bend, South Bend, IN

  • Approved the institution’s request to open the following additional locations:
    • Bremen High School, 511 W. Grant St., Bremen, IN 46506
    • Northwood High School, Wa-Nee Community Schools, 2101 N. Main St., Nappanee, IN, 46550
    • Prairie Heights High School, Prairie Heights Community Schools, 0245 S 1150 E, LaGrange, IN 46761
    • Bais Yaakov of Indiana, 206 W. 8th St., Mishawaka, IN 46544
    • Carroll High School, Northwest Allen County Schools, 3701 Carroll Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46818
    • Warsaw High School, Warsaw Community Schools, 1 Tiger Lane, Warsaw, IN 46580

University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: IU Health Methodist Hospital, 1812 North Capital Avenue, Wile Hall, Room 629, PO Box 1367, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1366.

Iowa

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Eastern Iowa Community College District, Davenport, IA

Grand View University, Des Moines, IA

Iowa Valley Community College District, Marshalltown, IA

Mercy College of Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA

Northwest Iowa Community College, Sheldon, IA

Approval of Request for Change

Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge, IA

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education programs (PEPs): Associate of Arts – Prison Education Program (60 credit hours, CIP code 24.0101), Diploma in Welding Technology – Prison Education Program (34 credit hours, CIP code 48.0508), Associate of Arts in Business Transfer – Prison Education Program (60 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201), Associate of Arts in Human and Family Services Transfer – Prison Education Program (60 credit hours, CIP code 44.0000) and Diploma in Carpentry – Prison Education Program (46 credit hours, CIP code 46.0201) at Fort Dodge Correctional Facility, Iowa Department of Corrections, 1550 L Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, in the following modalities: in-person and distance education.
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education programs (PEPs): Associate of Arts – Prison Education Program (60 credit hours, CIP code 24.0101), Associate of Arts in Business Transfer – Prison Education Program (60 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201) and Associate of Arts in Human and Family Services Transfer – Prison Education Program (60 credit hours, CIP code 44.0000) at North Central Correctional Facility, 313 Lanedale, Rockwell City, IA 50579, in the following modality: distance education.

Southwestern Community College, Creston, IA

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Osceola Regional Business and Industrial Technology(ORBIT) Center, 2540 College Drive, Osceola, IA 50213.

Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education programs (PEPs): Associate of Arts in General Business – Prison Education Program (60 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201) and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Prison Education Program (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201) at Allen Correction Center, 3751 Lauderdale Woodyard Rd., Kinder, LA 70648 in the following modality: distance education.
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education programs (PEPs): Associate of Arts in General Business – Prison Education Program (60 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201) and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Prison Education Program (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201) at Louisiana State Penitentiary, 17544 Tunica Trce, Angola, LA 70712 in the following modality: distance education.

Kansas

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Cleveland University-Kansas City, Overland Park, KS

Coffeyville Community College, Coffeyville, KS

Approval of Request for Change

Butler County Community College, El Dorado, KS

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education programs (PEPs): Associate in Science in Business Administration (62 credit hours, CIP code: 52.0101), Certificate in Entrepreneurship (31 credit hours, CIP code 52.0701), Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts (60-70 credit hours, CIP code 24.0101), Associate in Science in Liberal Arts (60-72 credit hours, CIP code 24.0101), Associate in General Studies in Liberal Arts (61-64 credit hours, CIP code 24.0101), Associate in Science in Marketing (62 credit hours, CIP code 52.1401), Associate in Applied Science in Construction Technology (61-63 credit hours, CIP code 46.0415), Certificate in Construction Technology (37 credit hours, CIP code 46.0415) and Certificate in Masonry and Construction Technology (27 credit hours, CIP code 46.0415) – Prison Education Program at El Dorado Correctional Facility, 1757 Southeast US Highway 54, El Dorado, KS 67042 in the following modalities: in-person and distance education.

Flint Hills Technical College, Emporia, KS

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following programs:
    • Technical Certificate in Precision Agriculture Technology (30 credit hours, CIP code 01.1102)
    • Associate of Applied Science in Precision Agriculture Technology (61-62 credit hours, CIP code 01.1102)

McPherson College, McPherson, KS

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Art & Design: Pre-Art Therapy (120 credit hours, CIP code 51.1110).

Michigan

Certificate Program Approval

Southwestern Michigan College, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Credential in Applied Science in Certified Medication Aide (Certificate, 7 credit hours, CIP code 51.2603)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Glen Oaks Community College, Centreville, MI

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Approval of Request for Change

Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to open the following additional locations:
    • St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 54045 Schoenherr Rd., Shelby Twp., MI 48315
    • Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 1151 William St., Plymouth, MI 48170
    • St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 4580 N. Adams Rd., Troy, MI 48098.

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Bachelor of Arts in Sociology – Prison Education Program (120 credit hours, CIP code: 45.1101) at Macomb Correctional Facility, 34625 26 Mile Rd., Lenox, MI 48048 in the following modality: in-person.

Minnesota

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, MN

Additional Location Confirmation Visit

Pine Technical and Community College, Pine City, MN

  • Concurred with the findings of the peer review team.

Approval of Request for Change

Dunwoody College of Technology, MN

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

Missouri

Certificate Program Approval

Macomb Community College, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program (Certificate, 46 credit hours, CIP code 51.3901)

Staff Action Recommendation

Park University, Parkville, MO

  • Approved the staff recommendation.

Approval of Request for Change

Avila University, Kansas, MO

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Avila University-Arizona, Gen 1 at GSQ, 15150 West Park Place, Goodyear, AZ 85395

Columbia College, Columbia, MO

  • Approved the institution’s provisional plan to teach out students at two additional locations:
    • Rolla, 550 Blues Lake Parkway, Rolla, MO 65401
    • Jefferson City, 3314 Emerald Lane, Jefferson City, MO 65109

Drury University, Springfield, MO

  • Approved the institution’s provisional plan to teach out students at the branch campus: Rolla, 1034 South Bishop Avenue, Rolla, MO 65401.

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Respiratory Care, 120 credit hours, CIP 51.0908.

Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following programs:
    • Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (30 credit hours, CIP code 52.0213).
    • Master of Science in Computer Science (30 semester units, CIP code 11.0701)
    • Master of Science in Data Science (30 semester units, CIP code 11.0414)
    • Master of Science in Information Technology Management (30 semester units, CIP code 11.0103)
    • Master of Science in Information Technology (30 semester units, CIP code 11.0103)
    • Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (30 semester units, CIP code 11.0102)
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership through a contractual arrangement with Eleven:6.

University, Kansas City, MO

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Avila University-Arizona, Gen 1 at GSQ, 15150 West Park Place, Goodyear, AZ 85395.

Nebraska

Approval of Request for Change

Nebraska Indian Community College, Macy, NE

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Indigenous Environmental Health, 124 credit hours, CIP code 26.1399.

University of Nebraska at Omaha, NE

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

New Mexico

Certificate Program Approval

Northern New Mexico College, NM

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (Certificate, 15 credit hours, CIP code 47.0201)
    • Certificate of Technical Trades-Welding (Certificate, 24 credit hours, CIP code 48.0508)

Approval of Request for Change

New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice (41 credit hours, CIP code 51.3818).

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Albuquerque, NM

  • Approved the institution’s request to change from a 15-week trimester to a 16-week semester.

North Dakota

Focused Visit

Bismarck State College, Bismarck, ND

  • Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to program review, assessment of student learning, and documentation of planning activities.

Approval of Request for Change

Williston State College, Williston, ND

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following programs:
    • Associate of Applied Science in Public Health, 62 credit hours, CIP code 51.2201.
    • Associate of Applied Science in Addiction Studies, 62 credit hours, CIP code 51.1501.
    • Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management, 62 credit hours, CIP code 51.0707.
    • Associate of Applied Science in Paramedic Studies, 62 credit hours, CIP code 51.0904.
    • Associate of Applied Science in Social Work, 62 credit hours, CIP code 44.0701.

Ohio

Certificate Program Approval

Xavier University, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Post-Graduate Certificate for Educational Leaders in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (Certificate, 9 credit hours, CIP code 13.0401)
    • Montessori Leadership Certificate (Certificate, 15 credit hours, CIP code 13.0499)

Focused Visit

University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College, Rio Grande, OH

  • Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to program review, assessment of student learning, institutional data, and budgeting process.

Approval of Request for Change

Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Canton, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (65 credit hours, CIP code 51.0910).

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Cincinnati, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in Dietary Management Pathway III (CIP code 51.3101), from 28 to 12 credit hours.

Clark State College, Springfield, OH

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

Franklin University, Columbus, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following programs:
    • Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology, 60 credit hours, CIP code 51.0909.
    • Master of Science in Exercise Science, 32 credit hours, CIP code 31.0505.
    • Master of Science in Psychology, 32 credit hours, CIP code 42.0101.

Lake Erie College, Painesville, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request for an aggregate change of less than 25% in number of credit hours required for the Bachelor of Business Administration and Management, General since the institution’s last accreditation review.

Lourdes University, Sylvania, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Tiffin University, 155 Miami Street, Tiffin, OH 44883.

Oklahoma

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Rogers State University, Claremore, OK

Focused Visit

Langston University, Langston, OK

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

Approval of Request for Change

Rogers State University, Claremore, OK

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Nursing with two options: Nursing Education and Nursing Management and Leadership (32 credit hours, CIP code 51.3802).

South Dakota

Approval of Request for Change

Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD

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

West Virginia

Approval of Request for Change

Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Environmental Science (30 credit hours, CIP code 03.0104).

Wisconsin

Comprehensive Evaluation

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University, Hayward, WI

  • Accepted the team report and continued the institution’s accreditation.

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Carthage College, Kenosha, WI

Approval of Request for Change

Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI

  • Approved the institution’s provisional plan to teach out students enrolled in the Master of Science in Social Work, including teach-out agreements with the following institutions:
    • Concordia University, Wisconsin, WI
    • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, WI
    • Concordia University, Mequon, WI
  • Approved the institution’s provisional plan to teach out students at the branch campus at Ann Arbor, 4090 Geddes Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, including teach-out agreements with the following institutions:
    • Madonna University, MI
    • Lourdes University, OH
    • Siena Heights University, MI
    • Rochester Christian University, MI
    • University of Detroit Mercy, MI

Wyoming

Certificate Program Approval

Laramie County Community College, WY

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Audio and Stage Production (Certificate, 16 credit hours, CIP code 10.0203)

Board of Trustees

The Higher Learning Commission’s Board of Trustees took the following actions on February 27, 2025.

Arizona

Maricopa Community Colleges-South Mountain Community College, Placed on Notice.
The institution was notified of this action on March 4, 2025. Information was posted for the public on March 5, 2025.

Minnesota

Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Granted initial accreditation.

North Dakota

Turtle Mountain College, Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Staff Actions

Higher Learning Commission staff members took the following actions during February 2025.

Kansas

Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS

  • Additional Location Confirmation Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the additional location at OU Wisconsin, 15800 West Bluemound Rd., First Floor, Suite 117, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005. (Approved February 18, 2025)
  • Additional Location Confirmation Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the additional location at OU Overland Park, 6450 Sprint Parkway, Suite 200, Overland Park, Kansas 66211. (Approved February 6, 2025)

Michigan

Jackson College, Jackson, MI

  • Additional Location Confirmation Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the Pell-eligible prison education program at Cooper Correctional Facility, 3100 Cooper Street, Jackson, Michigan 49201. (Approved February 25, 2025)

Lake Superior State University, Sault Sainte Marie, MI

  • Additional Location Confirmation Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the Pell-eligible prison education program at Chippewa Correctional Facility, 4269 W. M-80, Kincheloe, Michigan 49784. (Approved February 13, 2025)

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

  • Additional Location Confirmation Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the Pell-eligible prison education program at WMU-Coldwater Correctional Facility, 141 First Street, Coldwater, Michigan 49036. (Approved February 13, 2025)

Minnesota

Minneapolis Community & Technical College, Minneapolis, MN

  • Multi-location visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the following additional locations (Approved February 19, 2025):
    • Delta Airlines, Building C Tower, 7500 Airline Driver, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55450
    • Minnesota Correctional Facility-Faribault, 1101 Linden Ln, Faribault, Minnesota 55021

Minnesota North College, Hibbing, MN

  • Additional Location Confirmation Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the additional location at The Forge, 1201 Southeast 7th Avenue, Grand Rapids, Minnesota 55744. (Approved February 26, 2025)

Missouri

Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MO

  • Approved the institution’s teach-out agreement with Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, as an addition to the provisional plan approved by HLC’s Institutional Actions Council in April 2024. (Approved February 14, 2025)

Jefferson College, Hillsboro, MO

  • Additional Location Confirmation Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the additional location at Northwest High School (Northwest R-I School District), 6005 Cedar Hill Road, Cedar Hill, Missouri 63016. (Approved February 12, 2025)

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, OK

  • Multi-location visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the following additional locations (Approved February 14, 2025):
    • Francis Tuttle Technology Center, 12777 N. Rockwell Ave, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73142-2789
    • Metro Technology Center, 1900 Springlake Drive, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111

Wisconsin

Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac, WI

  • Additional Location Confirmation Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the Pell-eligible prison education program at Kettle Moraine Correctional Institute(KMC), W9071 Forest Dr, Plymouth, Wisconsin 5307. (Approved 2/25/2025)
  • Additional Location Confirmation Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the Pell-eligible prison education program at Taycheedah Correctional Institute( TCI), 751 Co Rd K, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54937. (Approved February 25, 2025)

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI

  • Additional Location Confirmation Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the Pell-eligible prison education program at Oakhill Correctional Institution, 5212 County Hwy M, Oregon, Wisconsin 53575. (Approved February 21, 2025)

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