January 2023 Actions

Institutional Actions Council

The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on January 9–10, 2023.

Arizona

Certificate Program Approval

Cochise College, AZ

• Phlebotomy Technician Training Certificate (CIP Code: 51.1009 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 6)
• EKG Technician Certificate (CIP Code: 51.0902 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 4)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Yavapai College, Prescott, AZ

Approval of Request for Change

Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy (CIP Code: 51.1505 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 54)

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (CIP Code: 14.3501 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 128)
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in Aerospace (CIP Code: 14.0201 / Program Level / Bachelor / Credit Hours: 128)

Arkansas

Certificate Program Approval

University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton, AR

• Certificate of Proficiency in Cybersecurity Fundamentals (CIP Code: 11.1003 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 12)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

University of the Ozarks, Clarksville, AR

Approval of Request for Change

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education, Fort Smith, AR

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Public Health (CIP Code: 51.2201 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 45)

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, De Queen, AR

• Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Criminal Justice Institute, University of Arkansas System to offer the following:
  • Certificate of Proficiency Law Enforcement Administration, CIP 43.0103
  • Technical Certificate Law Enforcement Administration, CIP 43.1006
  • Associate of Applied Science Law Enforcement Administration, CIP 43.1006
  • Certificate of Proficiency Crime Scene Investigation, CIP 43.0106
  • Technical Certificate, Crime Scene Investigation, CIP 43.0106
  • Associate of Applied Science, Crime Scene Investigation, CIP 43.0106.

East Arkansas Community College, Forrest City, AR

• Approved the institution’s request to open three additional locations:
  • Bill Thomas Building, 1790 North Falls Boulevard, Wynne, Arkansas 72396
  • Transportation and Technology Center, 3600 N. Washington Street, Forrest City, Arkansas 72335
  • Forrest City High School, 467 Victoria Avenue, Forrest City, Arkansas, 72335

University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello, AR

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: National Park College, 101 College Drive, Hot Springs, AR 71913

Colorado

Certificate Program Approval

Colorado Mountain College, CO

• HVAC Advanced Certificate (CIP Code: 47.0201 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 24)
• HVAC Basic Certificate (CIP Code: 47.0201 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 17)
• Carpentry Advanced Certificate (CIP Code: 47.0201 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 24)
• Carpentry Basic Certificate (CIP Code: 47.0201 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 17)

Non-financial Indicators

Rocky Vista University, Parker, CO

• Concurred with the non-financial indicator panel’s findings.

Approval of Request for Change

Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctorate of Physical Therapy (CIP Code: 51.2308 / Program Level: Doctorate / Credit Hours: 105)

Community College of Denver, Denver, CO

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

Lamar Community College, Lamar, CO

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

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan for the teach out of students enrolled in the Master in Criminology and Criminal Justice program at the additional location, Loveland Center at Centerra, 2915 Rocky Mountain Avenue, Loveland, CO 80538

Denial of Request for Change

Rocky Vista University, Parker, CO

• Denied the institution’s request to offer the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program as a credit-based competency-based education program.

Illinois

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL

John Wood Community College, Quincy, IL

Financial Indicators

Hebrew Theological College, Skokie, IL

• Concurred with the financial indicator panel’s findings

Prairie State College, Chicago Heights, IL

• Concurred with the financial indicator panel’s findings

Non-Financial Indicators

Taylor Business Institute, Chicago, IL

• Concurred with the non-financial indicator panel’s findings

Approval of Request for Change

Chamberlain University, Addison, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Louisiana Children’s Medical Center d/b/a LCMC Health, 4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 600, Metairie, LA 70006.

College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Management (CIP Code: 49.0101 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours 64-65)

Danville Area Community College, Danville, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Barbering (CIP Code: 12.0402 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 60)
• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: DACC Barbering Program, Danville Village Mall, 2917 North Vermillion Street, Suite 66 & 67, Danville, IL 61832.

Aurora University, Aurora, IL

• Approved the teach-out of the George Williams College Location, 1350 Constance Blvd., Williams Bay, WI 53191.

Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Preaching (CIP Code: 39.0602 / Program Level: Doctoral / Credit Hours: 30)

Quincy University, Quincy, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (CIP Code: 14.1001 / Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120)
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (CIP Code: 14.1901 / Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120)

College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Northwestern Medicine, 1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Building 600, Lake Forest, IL 60045

National Louis University, Chicago, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Elementary Education from 52 to 39 credit semester hours.

Indiana

Approval of Request for Change

Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following:
  • Master of Arts for Teachers in Biology (CIP Code: 26.0101 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30)
  • Master of Arts for Teachers in Chemistry (CIP Code: 40.0501 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30)
  • Master of Arts in History (CIP Code: 54.0101 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30)
  • Master of Arts for Teachers in History (CIP Code: 54.0101 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30)
  • Master of Arts for Teachers in Math (CIP Code: 27.0101 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30)
  • Master of Arts in Political Science (CIP Code: 45.1001 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30)
  • Master of Arts for Teachers in Political Science (CIP Code: 45.1001 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30)

Calumet College of St. Joseph, Whiting, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Public Administration (CIP Code: 44.0499 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 36)

Iowa

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Dordt University, Sioux Center, IA

Emmaus Bible College, Dubuque, IA

Comprehensive Evaluation

Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, IA

• Accepted team report.

Financial Indicators

Waldorf University, Forest City, IA

• Concurred with the financial indicator panel’s findings.

Kansas

Certificate Program Approval

Kansas City Kansas Community College, KS

• Electronics Engineering Technology Certificate A (CIP Code: 15.0303 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 18)
• Electronics Engineering Technology Certificate B (CIP Code: 15.0303 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 33)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Barton County Community College, Great Bend, KS

Financial Indicators

Southwestern College, Winfield, KS

• Concurred with the financial indicator panel’s findings.

Non-Financial Indicators

U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS

• Concurred with the non-financial indicator panel’s findings.

Approval of Request for Change

MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to offer an Undergraduate Certificate in Informatics as a credit-based competency-based education program (CIP Code: 11.0401 / Program Level: Undergraduate Certificate / Credit Hours: 18)
• Approved the institution’s request to offer Graduate Certificate in Transition to Teaching as a credit-based competency-based education program (CIP Code: 13.1205 / Program Level: Graduate Certificate / Credit Hours: 23)

Barton County Community College, Great Bend, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to offer two certificates and the Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology (CIP Code: 48.0508 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 17), (CIP Code: 48.0508 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 38), (CIP Code: 48.0508 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 64)

Friends University, Wichita, KS

• Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Phillips Fundamental Learning Center to offer the Master of Education in Teaching and Learning and Master of Education in Special Education High Incidence.

Butler County Community College, El Dorado, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Cowley College Winfield Allied Health Campus, 1406 E 8th Ave., Winfield, KS 67156.

Barclay College, Haviland,

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (CIP Code: 51.3801 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 134)

Michigan

Certificate Program Approval

Central Michigan University, MI

• Disability Studies and Community Inclusion, Graduate Certificate (CIP Code: 51.2207 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 12)

Schoolcraft College, MI

• Elementary Education Alternative Route to Teacher Certification PK-3 (CIP Code: 13.1202 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 16)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Rochester University, Rochester Hills, MI

Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, Mount Pleasant, MI

Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, MI

Assurance Review

Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI

• Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

Kuyper College, Grand Rapids, MI

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

College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Fine Arts in Product Design (CIP Code: 15.1301 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 60-61)

Baker College, Owosso, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to open a branch campus: Baker College of Royal Oak, 420 S. Lafayette Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Delta College, University Center, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Bay-Arenac Intermediate School District (BAISD) Career Center, 4155 Monitor Rd, Bay City, MI 48706

Baker College, Owosso, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, from 38 to 74 credit semester hours.

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to open the following additional locations:
  • MSU College of Human Medicine-Detroit Campus, 2799 W. Grand Blvd., CFP-163, Detroit, MI 48202
  • MSU College of Human Medicine- Lansing Campus, 1200 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48912
  • MSU College of Human Medicine- Midland Campus, 4611 Campus Ridge Dr., Midland, MI 48670
  • MSU College of Human Medicine-Traverse City Campus, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684
  • MSU College of Human Medicine-Upper Peninsula Campus, 850 W. Barage Ave., Marquette, MI 49855

Oakland Community College, Bloomfield Hills, MI

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan for the teach out of students enrolled in the Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Justice Homeland Security program.
• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan for the teach out of students enrolled in the Associate of Science in Medical Assisting program.

Minnesota

Certificate Program Approval

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Electrification Engineering (CIP Code: 15.0399 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 9)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Capella University, Minneapolis, MN

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, St. Paul, MN

Comprehensive Evaluation

Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, MN

• Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Fergus Falls, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Minnesota State Energy Academy Hugo (Xcel Energy), 13676 Fenway Ave North, Hugo, MN 55038.

Concordia College, Moorhead, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Management Science and Quantitative Methods (CIP Code: 52.1399 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 35)

St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctorate of Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis (CIP Code: 42.2814 / Program Level: Doctoral / Credit Hours: 93)
• Approved the institution’s request for a change in student body in relation to offering a third program at a new degree level.

Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Diploma in Computer Aided Design, from 62 to 36 credit semester hours.

Denial of Request for Change

Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter, MN

• Denied the institution’s request to expand distance education to courses and programs. The institution is approved to offer distance education courses and up to three programs.

Missouri

Certificate Approval

Rockhurst University, MO

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Graduate Certificate (CIP Code: 30.2301 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 12)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City, MO

William Jewell College, Liberty, MO

Comprehensive Evaluation

Baptist Bible College, Springfield, MO

• Accepted the team report.

Financial Indicators

Research College of Nursing, Kansas City, MO

• Concurred with the financial indicator panel’s findings.

Approval of Request for Change

Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO

• Approved the institution’s request for a change in the academic calendar, removing the January term and the addition of 8-week shortened courses within the established two 18-week semesters.

North Central Missouri College, Trenton, MO

• Approved the institution’s request for approval to increase the credit hours for the Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography from 64 to 84 credit semester hours, CIP 51.0910

Webster University, St. Louis, MO

• Approved the Teach-Out Plan for the closing of three additional locations:
  • Kansas City, 1740 W 92 St. #300, Kansas City, MO 64114, effective March 31, 2023
  • Little Rock, 200 West Capitol Ave., Suite 1500, Little Rock, AR 72201, effective March 31, 2023
  • Rolla, 1103 Kingshighway, Rolla, MO 65401, effective December 23, 2022

Conception Seminary College, Conception, MO

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

Nebraska

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte, NE

Metropolitan Community College, Omaha, NE

New Mexico

Certificate Program Approval

Central New Mexico Community College, NM

• Industrial Automation Technician Certificate of Completion (CIP Code: 47.0303 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 12)
• Industrial Technician Certificate of Completion (CIP Code: 47.0303 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 17)

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Community College, NM

• Basic Drone – UAS Technology -Certificate of Completion (CIP Code: 49.0109 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 16)

Approval of Request for Change

Mesalands Community College, Tucumcari, NM

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (CIP Code: 51.3801 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 78)

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces,

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Philosophy in Health Equity Sciences (CIP Code: 51.2201 / Program Level: Doctoral / Credit Hours: 54)

Northern New Mexico College, Espanola, NM

• Approved the institution’s request to change the length of term from 16 to eight weeks for courses in the Department of Arts & Human Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science.

North Dakota

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

University of Mary, Bismarck, ND

Focused Visit

United Tribes Technical College, Bismarck, ND

• Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to assessment of student learning.

Approval of Request for Change

Dakota College at Bottineau, Bottineau, ND

• Approved the institution’s request to open three additional locations:
  • Des Lacs-Burlington High School, 317 Roosevelt Street, Des Lacs, ND 58733
  • Mohall Lansford Sherwood High School, 101 3rd St NW, Mohall, ND 58761
  • TGU Granville High School, 210 6th St, Granville, ND 58741

Ohio

Certificate Program Approval

Central Ohio Technical College, OH

• Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CIP Code: 49.0109 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 10)

Hiram College, OH

• Graduate Certificate in Trauma-Informed Education (CIP Code: 13.9999 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 12)

Xavier University, OH

• Medical Trauma Informed Care (CIP Code: 15.0399 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 12)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

University of Akron, Akron, OH

The Athenaeum of Ohio, Cincinnati, OH

Capital University, Columbus, OH

Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Canton, OH

God’s Bible School and College, Cincinnati, OH

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH

Focused Visit

Heidelberg University, Tiffin, OH

• Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to assessment, resource base and budget development process, and integrated and strategic planning process

Approval of Request for Change

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Cincinnati, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing for RN to BSN Completion (CIP Code: 51.3801 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120)
• Approved the institution’s change in mission and student body in relation to offering a third program at a higher degree level.

Central Ohio Technical College, Newark, OH

• Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Unmanned Safety Institute to offer the Certificate in Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Cincinnati, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to close an additional location at Campbell County Fire Protection Training Center, 10 Fire Training Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41076 and reopen at: 8100 Ewing Blvd., Florence, KY 41042

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

• Approved the institution’s request to offer Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology (CIP Code: 51.0909 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 65)
• Approved the institution’s request for a change in mission and student body in relation to offering a third program at a new degree level.

Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, OH

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan.

Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice (CIP Code 51.3818 / Program Level: Doctorate / Credit Hours: 35-37)

Marion Technical College, Marion, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (CIP Code: 51.3801 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 121)

Lorain County Community College, Elyria, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to open three additional locations:
  • Columbia High School, 14168, West River Rd., Columbia Station, OH 44028
  • Community-Based Correctional Facility, 9892 Murray Ridge Rd., Elyria, OH 44035
  • Lutheran Home-Westlake, 2116 Dover Center Rd., Westlake, OH 44145.

Denial of Request for Change

Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH

• Denied the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Theological Studies.

Oklahoma

Approval of Request for Change

Murray State College, Tishomingo, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 425 W. University Boulevard, Durant, OK 74701

Western Oklahoma State College, Altus, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Oklahoma State Reformatory, 1700 East First St., Granite, OK 73547.

Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Bartlesville, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration as a credit-based competency-based education program (CIP Code: 52.0201 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120)

Southwestern Christian University, Bethany, OK

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

South Dakota

Approval of Request for Change

Presentation College, Aberdeen, SD

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan and teach-out arrangements for the closure of Presentation College, with St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA; Olivet College, Olivet, MI; and the University of Mary, Bismarck, ND.

Southeast Technical College, Sioux Falls, SD

• Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
  • Harrisburg High School, Harrisburg School District 41-2, 1300 West Willow Street, Harrisburg, SD 5703
  • Career & Technical Education Academy, Sioux Falls School District 49-5, 4700 West Career Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57110.

West Virginia

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Glenville State University, Glenville, WV

Campus Evaluation Visit

Pierpont Community and Technical College, Fairmont, WV

• Concurred with the findings of the campus evaluation visit and affirmed the quality of the main campus, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV 26554

Financial Indicators

Pierpont Community and Technical College, Fairmont, WV

• Concurred with the financial indicator panel’s findings

Denied Request for Change

Alderson Broaddus University, Philippi, WV

• Denied the institution’s request to offer the Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Master of Science in Executive Leadership.

Wisconsin

Certificate Program Approval

College of Menominee Nation, WI

• IT Support (CIP Code: 11.1006 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 17)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Mount Marty University, Milwaukee, WI

Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake, WI

Assurance Review

University of Wisconsin-River Falls, River Falls, WI

• Accepted the team report.

Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI

• Accepted the team report.

Financial Indicators

Northland College, Ashland, WI

• Concurred with the financial indicator panel’s findings

Approval of Request for Change

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, Milwaukee, WI

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

Bellin College, Green Bay, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Bellin College, 2620 Development Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311

Northland College, Ashland, WI

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

Denial of Request for Change

Western Technical College, La Crosse, WI

• Denied the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with UA Local 434 to offer the Apprenticeship in Steamfitters Construction.

Wyoming

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Western Wyoming Community College, Rock Springs, WY