June 2024 Actions

Institutional Actions Council

The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on June 3–4, 2024.

Arizona

Certificate Program Approval

Arizona Western College, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certification program:
  • Commercial Driver’s License (Pre-associates certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 49.0205)

Grand Canyon University, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certification program:
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Full-Stack Software Development (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 28 credit hours, CIP code 11.0201)

Maricopa Community Colleges-Glendale Community College, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certification program:
  • Fast Track Practical Nursing (Pre-Associates Certificate, 28 credit hours, CIP code 51.3901)

Maricopa Community Colleges-Mesa Community College, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certification program:
  • Fast Track Practical Nurse (Pre-Associates Certificate, 27 credit hours, CIP code 51.3901)

Maricopa Community Colleges-Rio Salado Community College, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certification programs:
  • Certificate of Completion in H.V.A.C. Residential Service (Pre-Associates Certificate, 17 credit hours, CIP code 47.0201)
  • Certificate of Completion in Foundations of Behavioral Health (Pre-Associates Certificate, 18 credit hours, CIP code 30.1701)

Yavapai College, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certification program:
  • Women’s Health Imaging Certificate (Associate, 7 credit hours, CIP code 51.0919)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Central Arizona College, Coolidge, AZ

Arkansas

Comprehensive Evaluation

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

• Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

Crowley’s Ridge College, Paragould, AR

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

University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana, Hope, AR

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Certificate of Proficiency in Basic Welding – Prison Education Program at Southwest Arkansas Community Correction Center, 506 Walnut St., Texarkana, AR 71854, in the following modality: in-person.

Colorado

Certificate Program Approval

Aims Community College, CO

• Approved Aims Community College College’s request for the certificate, Acute Care Nurse Aide Certificate (Pre-Associates Certificate, 4 credit hours, CIP code 51.3902)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO

Approval of Request for Change

Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology (61 credit hours, CIP code 51.0911).

Colorado State University-Global Campus, Denver, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to close the main campus at 585 Salida Way, Aurora, CO 80011, and re-open at 555 17th St, Ste. 1000, Denver, CO 80202.

Illinois

Campus Evaluation Visit

McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL

• Affirmed the quality of the branch campus at 5416 S. Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615.

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

Comprehensive Evaluation

Danville Area Community College, Danville, IL

• Accepted the team report.

Governors State University, University Park, IL

• Accepted the team report.

Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL

• Accepted the team report.

Assurance Review

St. John’s College, Springfield, IL

• Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL

• Approved theinstitution’s request to open the following additional locations:
  • Central High School, 44w625 Plato Rd, Burlington, IL 60109.
  • Bartlett High School, 701 W Schick Rd, Bartlett IL 60103
  • Larkin High School, 1475 Larkin Ave, Elgin IL 60123
  • South Elgin High School, 760 E Main St, South Elgin IL 60177.
  • Dundee Crown High School, 1500 Kings Rd, Carpentersville, IL 60110
  • Harry D Jacobs High School, 2601 Bunker Hill Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102
  • Hampshire High School, 1600 Big Timber Rd., Hampshire, IL 60140.
  • Elgin High School, 1200 Maroon Dr, Elgin, IL 60120
  • South Elgin High School, 760 E Main St, South Elgin, IL 60177
  • Streamwood High School, 701 W Schaumburg Rd, Streamwood, IL 60107.

Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL

• Approved the institution’s teach-out plan for two additional locations,
  • North Lauderdale, 955 Rock Island Road, North Lauderdale, FL 33068
  • Kendall, 9010 SW 137 Ave. Suite 101, Miami, FL 33186.

Indiana

Certificate Approval

Purdue University, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Service Excellence (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 9 credit hours, CIP code 51.2213)

Trine University, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Graduate Certificate in Special Education Mild Intervention (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 24 credit hours, CIP code 13.1001)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Huntington University, Huntington, IN

Earlham College, Richmond, IN

Approval of Request for Change

University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (CIP code 51.2306) with two pathways: entry-level (100 credit hours) and post-professional (31 credit hours).
• Approved the institution’s request for a change in student body related to offering a third program at a new degree level.

Iowa

Approval of Request for Change

Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (128 semester hours, CIP code 14.1201).

Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, IA

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Associate of Arts in General Studies – Prison Education Program at Clarinda Correctional Facility, 2000 N 16th Street, Clarinda, IA 51632 in the following modality: distance education.

Simpson College, Indianola, IA

• Approved the teach-out of the branch campus at 1415 28th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266.

Kansas

Certificate Program Approval

Allen Community College, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Machining and Manufacturing Technology (Pre-Associates certificate, 17 credit hours, CIP code 48.0501).

Kansas City Community College, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • High Voltage Line Technician (Pre-Associates Certificate, 25 credit hours, CIP code 46.0303).

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

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

Central Christian College of Kansas, McPherson, KS

Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS

Comprehensive Evaluation

Bethel College, North Newton, KS

• Accepted the team report.

Sterling College, Sterling, KS

• Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

Kansas City Kansas Community College, Kansas City, KS

• Approved the institution’s request for an aggregate change of 25% or more in program content of the Pre-Associates Certificate: Certificate Electrical Technology since the institution’s last accreditation review.
• Approved the institution’s request for an aggregate change of 25% or more in program content of the Pre-Associates Certificate: Certificate Heating and Refrigeration since the institution’s last accreditation review.
• Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations: United States Disciplinary Barracks, 1300 North Warehouse Rd., Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 and Midwest Joint Regional Correctional Facility, 830 Sabalu Road, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027.

Michigan

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI

Van Andel Institute Graduate School, Grand Rapids, MI

Approval of Request for Change

Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Bachelor of Science in Public & Nonprofit Administration – Prison Education Program at Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility, 1727 Bluewater Hwy, Ionia, MI 48846 in the following modality: in-person.

Hope College, Holland, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Bachelor of Arts in Faith, Leadership, and Service – Prison Education Program at Muskegon Correctional Facility, 2400 S Sheridan Drive, Muskegon, MI 49442 in the following modality: in-person.

Lake Superior State University, Sault Sainte Marie, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Associate in Small Business Administration – Prison Education Program at Chippewa Correctional Facility, 4269 W. M-80, Kincheloe, MI 49784 in the following modality: in-person.

Monroe County Community College, Monroe, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal (61-62 semester credit hours, CIP code 22.0302).

Minnesota

Certificate Program Approval

Minnesota State University, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Community Health Worker, Pre-Associates Certificate, 16 credit hours, CIP 51.1504.

South Central College, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Current Issues in Farm Business Management (Pre-Associates Certificate, 30 credit hours, CIP code 01.0103)
  • Agricultural Commodities Marketing (Pre-Associates Certificate, 30 credit hours, CIP code 01.0103)

Approval of Request for Change

Capella University, Minneapolis, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science as a direct assessment competency-based program, FlexPath Program.

Crown College, St. Bonifacius, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Tecumseh State Correctional Institution, 2725 NE-50, Tecumseh, NE 68450.

Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Steamfitters Pipefitters Local 455 training site at 1301 L Orient Street, Saint Paul, MN 55117.

Northwest Technical College, Bemidji, MN

• Request to open an additional location: NTC Cosmetology Academy, 519 Anne Street NW E&F Bemidji, Minnesota 56601.

Pine Technical and Community College, Pine City, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: FCI Sandstone, 2300 Co. Rd. 29, Sandstone, MN 55072.

Missouri

Certificate Approval

Mineral Area College, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Fiber Optic Fundamentals (Pre-Associates Certificate, 4 credit hours, CIP code 14.1004)

Missouri State University-West Plains, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Healthcare Supply Chain Management (Pre-Associates Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 52.0203)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO

Conception Seminary College, Conception, MO

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

Approval of Request for Change

A. T. Still University of Health Sciences, Kirksville, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Doctor of Physical Therapy, from 64 to 44 credit hours (CIP code 51.2308).

Columbia College, Columbia, MO

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan for the teach out of two additional locations:
  • Orlando, 2600 Technology Dr #100, Orlando, FL 32804
  • Waynesville, Townfield Plaza, 320 Ichord Avenue, Suite A, Waynesville, MO 65583.

Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (30 credit hours, CIP code 30.3101).

Missouri State University, Springfield, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Education in Leadership, Learning, and Educational Change (55 credit hours, CIP code 13.0301).

Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Associate of Arts – Prison Education Program at Southeast Correctional Center, 300 Pedro Simmons Drive, Charleston, MO 63834 in the following modality: distance education.

Nebraska

Certificate Approval

Nebraska Wesleyan University, NE

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Graduate Certificate in Advancing Equity and Rigor in Social Studies (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 18 credit hours, CIP code 13.1318)

Assurance Review

Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff, NE

• Accepted the team report.

New Mexico

Certificate Approval

Central New Mexico Community College, NM

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Practical Nursing Certificate of Completion (Pre-Associates Certificate, 38 credit hours, CIP code 51.3901)
  • Electric Vehicle Technology, Certificate of Completion

Eastern New Mexico University–Roswell, Roswell, NM

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Agricultural Mechanics Technology (Pre-Associates Certificate, 25 credit hours, CIP code 01.0105)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

San Juan College, Farmington, NM

• Continued the accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Luna Community College, Las Vegas, NM

• Approved the institution’s request for an aggregate change of 25% or more in program content of the Emergency Medical Technician – Basic Certificate since the institution’s last accreditation review.

New Mexico State University Alamogordo, Alamogordo, NM

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (70 semester hours, CIP code 51.3801).

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, Las Cruces, NM

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

North Dakota

Certificate Approval

North Dakota State College of Science, ND

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Italian Cuisine (Pre-Associates Certificate, 8 credit hours, CIP code 12.0503).

Approval of Request for Change

North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton, ND

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Agriculture Education (64 credit hours, CIP code 13.1301).

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, (120 credit hours, CIP code 9.0401).

Valley City State University, Valley City, ND

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts – Prison Education Program at James River Correctional Center, 2521 Circle Drive, Jamestown, ND 58401 in the following modalities: in-person and distance education.

Ohio

Certificate Approval

Ohio University, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Superintendent Leadership and Licensure Certificate (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 16 credit hours, CIP code 13.0411).

Youngstown State University, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Certificate in Sustainable Environments (Pre-Associates Certificate, 16 credit hours, CIP code 03.0104)
  • Certificate in Advanced Welding, Associate (23 credit hours, CIP code 15.0614)
  • Certificate in Welding (Pre-Associates Certificate, 23 credit hours, CIP code 15.0614)
  • Certificate in Medical Assistant (Pre-Associates Certificate, 24 credit hours, CIP code 51.0899)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Edison State Community College, Piqua, OH

Terra State Community College, Fremont, OH

Comprehensive Evaluation

Ohio Christian University, Circleville, OH

• Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to gain access to the Notification Program for Additional Locations for additional locations within the United States.

Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Cincinnati, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Radiography (65 credit hours, CIP code 51.0911).

Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to open three additional locations:
• Holy Name High School, 6000 Queens HWY, Parma Heights, OH 44130
• Rocky River High School, 20951 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116
• Westlake High School, 27830 Hilliard Blvd, Westlake, OH 44145

Franklin University, Columbus, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration – Prison Education Program at London Correction Institution, 1580 State Route 56 SW, London, OH 43140 in the following modalities: in-person.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Mount Vernon, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following programs:
  • Master of Social Work (62 semester hours, CIP code 44.0701).
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice: Nursing Practice (60 credit hours, CIP code 51.3818)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice: Nursing-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (60 credit hours, CIP code 51.3810)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice: Family Nurse Practitioner (60 credit hours, CIP code 51.3805)

Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Bachelor of Arts in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies – Prison Education Program at the Ohio Reformatory for Women, 1479 Collins Ave., Marysville, OH 43040 in the following modalities: in-person and distance education.

Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Nursing ((36 credit hours, CIP code 51.3801).

Wright State University, Dayton, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science and Technology (120 credit hours, CIP code 49.0102).
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Science and Technology (60 credit hours, CIP code 49.0102).

Oklahoma

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Murray State College, Tishomingo, OK

South Dakota

Approval of Request for Change

Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Social Work (30 or 59 credit hours, CIP code 44.0701).

West Virginia

Staff Action

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, Logan, WV

• Accepted the staff recommendation to remove the interim report due in October 2025 based on the advanced work accomplished by the institution since the time of the last evaluation.

Focused Visit

American Public University System, Charles Town, WV

• Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to academic offerings appropriate to higher education and assessment of student learning.

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, Logan, WV

• Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to faculty credentials and assessment.

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

West Virginia University at Parkersburg, Parkersburg, WV

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, Moorefield, WV

Approval of Request for Change

West Liberty University, West Liberty, WV

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Wheeling Ohio County Airport, 115 Skyway Ln., Wheeling, WV 26003.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg, Parkersburg, WV

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: St. Marys High School, 2330 N Pleasants Hwy, St. Marys, WV 26170.

Denial of Request for Change

Bethany College, Bethany, WV

• Denied the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Game Development (120 semester hours, CIP code 11.0204).

Wisconsin

Certificate Program Approval

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College – WI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) (Courses Only, 11 credit hours, CIP code 51.0601)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI

Approval of Request for Change

Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to open the following additional locations:
  • Jackson Correctional Institution (JCI), N6500 Haipek Road, Black River Falls, WI 54615
  • Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility (RYOC), 1501 Albert St., Racine, WI 53404
  • Thompson Correctional Center (TCC), 434 State Farm Rd, Deerfield, WI 53531.
  • Columbia Correctional Institution (CCI), 2925 Columbia Dr., Portage, WI 53901
  • Felmers Chaney Correctional Center (FCCC), 2825 N 30th St., Milwaukee, WI 53210
  • Oakhill Correctional Institution (OCI), 5212 County Hwy M, Oregon, WI 53575.

Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Milwaukee Tool, 13135 W Lisbon Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005.

Mount Mary University, Milwaukee, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Social Work (61 credit hours, CIP code 44.0701).

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI

• Approved the institution’s participation in the Notification Program for Additional Locations for additional locations within the United States.
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Associate of Applied Science in Liberal Arts – Prison Education Program at Oakhill Correctional Institution; 5212 County Hwy M, Oregon, WI 53575 in the following modalities: in-person and distance education.

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master’s in Social Work (64 Credit hours, CIP code 44.0701).