June 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 June 2025 are published below and/or on the institution’s Statement of Accreditation Status in the HLC Directory of Institutions.

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Board Actions, June 26 IAC Actions, June 30 – July 1 Staff Actions

Board of Trustees

The Higher Learning Commission’s Board of Trustees took the following actions on June 26, 2025.

Arkansas

Central Baptist College, Reaffirmed accreditation with monitoring.

Indiana

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Placed on Notice.
The institution was notified of this action on July 8, 2025. Information was posted for the public on July 9, 2025.

Kansas

Haskell Indian Nations University, Placed on Notice.
The institution was notified of this action on July 8, 2025. Information was posted for the public on July 9, 2025.

New Mexico

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, Granted initial accreditation.

Ohio

Defiance College, Removed from Probation and continued and reaffirmed accreditation with monitoring.

Lakeland Community College, Continued accreditation with monitoring.

Ursuline College, Approved the continuation of accreditation related to the application for Change of Control, Structure or Organization wherein Ursuline College, through a Change of Control and Merger Agreement, is acquired by Gannon University, with the intent of ultimately merging/consolidating within Gannon’s structure.

West Virginia and Minnesota

American Public University System and Rasmussen University, Approved the continuation of accreditation related to the application for Change of Control, Structure or Organization wherein American Public University System and Rasmussen University, together with Hondros College of Nursing, undergo a series of legal mergers within their common superordinate entity, resulting in the consolidation of the three institutions into a single HLC-accredited institution, which will operate as a system.

Institutional Actions Council

The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on June 30 – July 1, 2025.

Arizona

Certificate Program Approval

Maricopa Community Colleges-Rio Salado Community College, AZ

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Certificate of Completion in Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner (Pre-Associates Certificate, 3 credit hours, CIP code 11.0902)
    • Certificate of Completion in Amazon Web Services Cloud (Associate, 6 credit hours, CIP code 11.0902)

Maricopa Community Colleges-Scottsdale Community College, AZ

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Education STEP Post-Baccalaureate K-8 Teacher Preparation (Courses Only, 52 credit hours, CIP code 13.1299)
    • Real Estate Broker: Prelicense (Pre-Associates Certificate, 7 credit hours, CIP code 52.1501)
    • Visual Communication: Creative Branding (Pre-Associates Certificate, 28 credit hours, CIP code 09.0903)

Mohave Community College, AZ

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Residential Construction (Associate, 16 credit hours, CIP code 46.0000)
    • Computer Aided Design (Associate, 16 credit hours, CIP code 15.1302)

Northern Arizona University, AZ

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Elections Administration (Bachelor, 15 credit hours, CIP code 44.9999)
    • Elections Administration in Public Administration (Master, 15 credit hours, CIP code 44.9999)

Yavapai College, AZ

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Bone Densitometry Certificate (Pre-Associates Certificate, 6 credit hours, CIP code 51.0911)
    • Limited X-Ray Transition Certificate (Pre-Associates Certificate, 5 credit hours, CIP code 51.0911)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Maricopa Community Colleges-Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Yavapai College, Prescott, AZ

  • Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Certificate in Industrial Electronics (CIP code 47.0101) from 6 to 17 credit hours.

Arkansas

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Philander Smith University, Little Rock, AR

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, Fort Smith, AR

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Colorado

Certificate Program Approval

Aims Community College, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Powerplant Certificate (Pre-Associates Certificate, 40 credit hours, CIP code 47.0608)
    • Airframe Certificate (Pre-Associates Certificate, 43 credit hours, CIP code 47.0608)

Colorado State University-Global Campus, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Broadband Operations Management (Bachelor, 16 credit hours, CIP code 52.0101)

Otero College, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Construction Fundamentals (Pre-Associates Certificate, 17 credit hours, CIP code 46.0000)
    • Advanced Construction Practices (Pre-Associates Certificate, 35 credit hours, CIP code 46.0000)
    • Project Management (Pre-Associates Certificate, 16 credit hours, CIP code 46.0000)

Western Colorado University, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Graduate Certificate in Ecological Analysis (Master, 12 credit hours, CIP code 26.1399)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Pikes Peak State College, Colorado Springs, CO

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, Lakewood, CO

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Community College of Denver, Denver, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following educational programs:
    • Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201)
    • Bachelor of Applied Science in Behavioral Health (120 credit hours, CIP code 51.1599)

Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following educational programs:
    • Bachelor of Applied Science in Echocardiography (120 credit hours, CIP code 51.0910)
    • Bachelor of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (120 credit hours, CIP code 51.0910)

University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: CMCI Studios, 1301 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO 80302.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Science (CIP code: 41.0204) through a contractual arrangement with UCHealth Radiologic Technologist Program.

Illinois

Focused Visit

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL

  • Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to core curriculum, program and cocurricular assessment.

Staff Recommendation

Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, Lake Forest, IL

  • Accepted the staff recommendation to cancel the institution’s focused visit on assessment of student learning scheduled for June 29, 2026, and embed the monitoring on assessment of student learning in the institution’s comprehensive evaluation scheduled for November 3–4, 2026.

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Dominican University, River Forest, IL

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Erikson Institute, Chicago, IL

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Generations College, Chicago, IL

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Illinois College, Jacksonville, IL

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, IL

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Dominican University, River Forest, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (70 credit hours, CIP code 51.3818).

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Social Work (120 credit hours, CIP code 44.0701).

Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Child Development, as a credit-based competency-based education program (60 credit hours, CIP code 19.0709).

Lewis University, Romeoville, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Engineering in Data Science (93 credit hours, CIP code 30.7001).

Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in a reduced-credit format (90 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201).

Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Education in Leadership, Equity, and Inquiry (60 credit hours, CIP code 13.0410).

University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Principal Preparation (60 credit hours, CIP code 13.0411).

Indiana

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Indiana University Kokomo, Kokomo, IN

  • Approved the institution’s request to open three additional locations:
    • Central Catholic Jr./Sr. High School, 2410 S 9th St., Lafayette, IN 47909
    • Tipton High School, 619 S Main St, Tipton, IN 46072 
    • Yorktown High School, 1100 S Tiger Dr., Yorktown, IN 47936

Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, IN

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

Manchester University, North Manchester, IN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Applied Pre-Athletic Training in a reduced-credit format (98 credit hours, CIP code: 31.0505).
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Applied Pre-Physical Therapy in a reduced- credit format (92 credit hours, CIP code: 31.0505).

Iowa

Approval of Request for Change

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary, Ankeny, IA

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Education with two tracks: Educational Administration (30 credit hours, CIP code 13.0401) and Curriculum and Instruction (30 credit hours, CIP code 13.0301).

Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in a reduced-credit format (90 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201).

Kansas

Certificate Program Approval

Barclay College, KS

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Barclay College Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) (Pre-Associates Certificate, 5 credit hours, CIP code 51.3902)

Independence Community College, KS

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Nail Technician (Pre-Associates Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 12.0410)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

McPherson College, McPherson, KS

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Cloud County Community College, Concordia, KS

  • Approved the institution’s request to make an aggregate change of 25% or more to the content of the Pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing Transfer Pathway (62 credit hours, CIP code 51.3801) since the institution’s last accreditation review.

Seward County Community College, Liberal, KS

  • Approved the institution’s request to open three additional locations:
    • West Campus Seward County Community College, 714 N. Western Avenue, Liberal, KS 67901
    • SCCC Truck Driving at Garden City Community College (GCCC) Classroom, 801 Campus Drive, Garden City, KS 67846
    • Driving Range, Finney County Fairgrounds, 209 Lake Street, Garden City, KS 67846

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer a Master of Science in Human and Organization Performance Effectiveness as a direct assessment competency-based education program (30 credit hours, CIP code 52.1001).

Michigan

Certificate Program Approval

Lake Michigan College, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Data Engineering (Pre-Associates Certificate, 30 credit hours, CIP code 11.0401)
    • Data Science (Pre-Associates Certificate, 18 credit hours, CIP code 11.0401)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

North Central Michigan College, Petoskey, MI

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Adrian College, Adrian, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in High Performance Coaching & Operations (34 credit hours, CIP code 31.0505).

Calvin University, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education programs (PEP): Certificate in Liberal Arts and Sciences  – Prison Education Program (30 credit hours, CIP code 24.0101); Certificate in Faith and Community Leadership  – Prison Education Program (30 credit hours, CIP code 39.0401); Associate of Arts in Faith and Community Leadership (60 credit hours, CIP code 39.0401); Bachelor of Arts in Faith and Community Leadership  – Prison Education Program (124 credit hours, CIP code 39.0401); and Bachelor of Arts in Human Services  – Prison Education Program (124 credit hours, CIP code 44.0000) at Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility, 1728 Bluewater Hwy, Ionia, MI 48846 in the following modality: in person.

College of Creative Studies, Detroit, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Business Management in a reduced-credit format (90 credit hours, CIP code 52.1902).

Delta College, University Center, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): the Associate of Business Studies in Management Entrepreneurship – Prison Education Program (63 credit hours, CIP code 52.0703) at Saginaw Correctional Facility, 9625 Pierce Rd., Freeland, MI 48623 in the following modality: in person.
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Quality Engineering Technology (64 credit hours, CIP code 15.0702).

Kettering University, Flint, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Semiconductor Materials and Devices in a reduced-credit format (99 semester credit hours, CIP code 40.0808).

Minnesota

Certificate Program Approval

Minnesota North College, MN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Community Paramedic (Associate, 11 credit hours, CIP code 51.1504)
    • Manufacturing Technologies (Associate, 43 credit hours, CIP code 15.0613)

Northwest Technical College, MN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Information Technology (IT) Support Technician Diploma (Pre-Associates Certificate, 31 credit hours, CIP code 11.0103)

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, MN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Graduate Certificate in Catholic School Educator (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 15 credit hours, CIP code 13.0101)

Walden University, MN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing – Palliative Care (Master, 15 credit hours, CIP code 51.3819)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

University of Minnesota Crookston, Crookston, MN

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Focused Visit

Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN

  • Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to its resource base and systematic and integrated planning and improvement.

Staff Recommendation

Concordia College, Moorhead, MN

  • Accepted the staff recommendation.

Approval of Request for Change

Augsburg University, Minneapolis, MN

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Riverside Park Plaza, 701 25th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454.

Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park, MN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Data Analyst (60 credit hours, CIP code 30.7101).

Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies – Prison Education Program (120 credit hours, CIP code 30.9999) at Minnesota Correctional Facility, Fairbault, 1101 Linden Lane, Faribault, MN 55021, in the following modalities: in person, distance education.
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies – Prison Education Program (120 credit hours, CIP code: 30.9999) at Minnesota Correctional Facility, Stillwater, 970 Pickett St., Bayport, MN 55003 in the following modalities: in person, distance education.

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Special Education (181 credit hours, CIP code 13.1001).
  • Approved the institution’s request to make an aggregate change of 25% or more to the content of the Graduate Certificate in Public Management and Leadership (18 credit hours, CIP code 44.0401) since the institution’s last accreditation review.
  • Approved the institution’s request to make an aggregate change of 25% or more to the content of the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy (18 credit hours, CIP code 44.0401) since the institution’s last accreditation review.

Missouri

Staff Action Recommendation

Missouri State University-West Plains, West Plains, MO

  • Approved the institution’s request to make an aggregate change of 25% or more to the content of the following programs since the institution’s last accreditation review:
    • Associate of Applied Science in Enology (62 credit hours, CIP code 01.1004)
    • Aerial and Geospatial Technology Certificate (15 credit hours, CIP code 11.0101)
    • Associate of Applied Science in Information Science and Technology (60 credit hours, CIP code 11.0101)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Cox College, Springfield, MO

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Missouri Valley College, Marshall, MO

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Ozark Christian College, Joplin, MO

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Truman State University, Kirksville, MO

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Central Methodist University, Fayette, MO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education programs (PEP): the Associate in Business – Prison Education Program (60 credit hours, CIP code 52.0101); Bachelor in Business – Prison Education Program (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0101); Associate in Interdisciplinary Studies – Prison Education Program (60 credit hours, CIP code 30.9999); Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies – Prison Education Program (120 credit hours, CIP code 30.9999); and Bachelor of Applied Science in Management – Prison Education Program (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.1301) at Boonville Correctional Center, 1216 E. Morgan St, Boonville, MO 65233, in the following modality: distance education.
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate in Business – Prison Education Program (60 credit hours, CIP code 52.0101); Bachelor in Business – Prison Education Program (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0101); Associate in Interdisciplinary Studies – Prison Education Program (60 credit hours, CIP code 30.9999); Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies – Prison Education Program (120 credit hours, CIP code 30.9999); and Bachelor of Applied Science in Management – Prison Education Program (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.1301) at Algoa Correctional Center, 8501 No More Victims Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65101, in the following modality: distance education.

Jefferson College, Hillsboro, MO

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

Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO

  • Approved the institution’s request to open three additional locations:
    • Regis University, Interprofessional Health Campus(IHC), 500 E. 84th Ave., Thornton, CO 80229
    • Creighton University School of Pharmacy & Health Professions, 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178
    • Creighton University Phoenix Health Sciences Campus, 3100 N Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Information Science (30 credit hours, CIP code 11.0103).

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

  • Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
    • School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212
    • UMKC Building, Mosaic Life Care Campus, 100 Mosaic Court, St. Joseph, MO 64506

Nebraska

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Central Community College, Grand Island, NE

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Wayne State College, Wayne, NE

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Chadron State College, Chadron, NE

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

Peru State College, Peru, NE

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

Wayne State College, Wayne, NE

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

New Mexico

Certificate Program Approval

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, NM

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Graduate Certificate in Geothermal Energy (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 15 credit hours, CIP code 14.4801)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

North Dakota

Certificate Program Approval

Minot State University, ND

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Applied Artificial Intelligence (Pre-Associates Certificate, 9 credit hours, CIP code 11.0102)

North Dakota State College of Science, ND

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Certificate of Completion in Flux-Cored Arc Welding (Pre-Associates Certificate, 9 credit hours, CIP code 48.0508)
    • Certificate of Completion in Gas Metal Arc Welding (Pre-Associates Certificate, 9 credit hours, CIP code 48.0508)
    • Certificate of Completion in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Pre-Associates Certificate, 9 credit hours, CIP code 48.0508)
    • Certificate of Completion in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Pre-Associates Certificate, 9 credit hours, CIP code 48.0508)

Comprehensive Evaluation

United Tribes Technical College, Bismarck, ND

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

Approval of Request for Change

North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton, ND

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Career Innovation Center (CIC), 4230 64th Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58104.

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Human-Technology Interaction (33 credit hours, CIP code 30.3101).

Williston State College, Williston, ND

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: 216 14th Ave SW, Sidney, MT 59270.

Ohio

Certificate Program Approval

Xavier University, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • American Founding and Constitution Graduate Certificate Program (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 05.0102)

Campus Evaluation Visit

Davis University, Toledo, OH

  • Affirmed the quality of the branch campus at 200 N St. Clair St. Suite 100, Toledo, Ohio 43604

Comprehensive Evaluation

Davis University, Toledo, OH

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

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation

Ohio University, Athens, OH

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation

Approval of Request for Change

Antioch University, Yellow Springs, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (44 credit hours, CIP code 51.3102).

Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH

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

Davis University, Toledo, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Management (45 credit hours, CIP code: 52.1301).

Mercy College of Ohio, Toledo, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a concentration in Nurse Anesthesia (NA) (105 credit hours, CIP code 51.3804).

Owens Community College, Perrysburg, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Technical Studies, CIP code 49.0202, through a contractual arrangement with Ohio Operating Engineers #18 JATC-Cygnet and JATC-Miamisburg.
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Technical Studies, CIP code 46.0402, through a contractual arrangement with Sheet Metal Local #24 JATC, Sheet Metal Local #33 JATC, and Youngstown Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons JATC.
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Technical Studies, CIP code 46.0503, through a contractual arrangement with UA Local #42, #577, and #50 JATC.
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Technical Studies, CIP code 46.0414, through a contractual arrangement with Insulators Local #50, #8, and #84 JATC.
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Technical Studies, CIP code 46.0503, through a contractual arrangement with UA Local #392, #495, and #168 JATC

Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (121 credit hours, CIP code 31.0505).
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (124 credit hours, CIP code 14.0801).
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (124 credit hours, CIP code 14.1401).

Oklahoma

Approval of Request for Change

Mid-America Christian University, Oklahoma City, OK

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (69 credit hours, CIP code 51.3801).

Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, OK

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies (104 credit hours, CIP code 51.0912).

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Healthcare Administration (62 credit hours, CIP code 51.0701).

Western Oklahoma State College, Altus, OK

  • Approved the institution’s request to close an additional location: Western Oklahoma State College/Great Plains Regional Medical Center, 1800 W. 1st Street, Suite 104, Elk City, OK 73644, and reopen at 222 W. 3rd Street, Elk City, OK 73644.

South Dakota

Certificate Program Approval

South Dakota State University, SD

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Literacy Instructional Coaching (Master, 18 credit hours, CIP code 13.0301)

Comprehensive Evaluation

Kairos University, Sioux Falls, SD

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

Approval of Request for Change

South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD

  • Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology (CIP code 45.1101) from 60 to 90 credit hours.

West Virginia

Focused Visit

Bluefield State University, Bluefield, WV

  • Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to administrative structures, assessment of student learning, board governance, integrity/ethics, and program review.

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Glenville State University, Glenville, WV

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education programs (PEP): Associate of Science in Business – Prison Education Program (60 credit hours, CIP code 52.0101) and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Prison Education Program (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201) at Federal Correctional Facility Gilmer, 201 FCI Lane, Glenville, WV 26351 in the following modalities: in person, distance education.

University of Charleston, The, Charleston, WV

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Physical Therapy (120 credit hours, CIP code 51.2308).

West Virginia University at Parkersburg, Parkersburg, WV

  • Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with West Virginia Department of Education to offer Grow Your Own.

West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV

  • Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
    • Bethany College, 31 E Campus Dr., Bethany, WV 26032
    • Battlers Knob, 101 College Hill Rd., Philippi, WV 26416.

Wisconsin

Certificate Program Approval

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, WI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Nursing Home Administration Certificate (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 51.0701)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee, WI

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Diploma in Welding Technical – Prison Education Program (30 credit hours, CIP code 48.0508) at Felmers Chaney Correctional Center, 2825 N. 30th St., Milwaukee, WI 53210, in the following modality: distance education.
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education programs (PEP): Associate of Arts – Prison Education Program (60 credit hours, CIP code 24.0101) and Associate of Science – Prison Education Program (60 credit hours, CIP code 24.0101) at Racine Correctional Institution, 2019 Wisconsin St., Sturtevant, WI 53177, in the following modality: distance education.

Wyoming

Certificate Program Approval

Northwest College, WY

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Ski Area Operations (Pre-Associates Certificate, 25 credit hours, CIP code 31.0101)

Staff Actions

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

Kansas

Butler County Community College, El Dorado, KS

  • Additional Location Confirmation Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the Pell-eligible prison education program at El Dorado Correctional Facility, 1737 US-54, El Dorado, Kansas 67042. (Approved June 2, 2025)

Minnesota

Pine Technical and Community College, Pine City, MN

  • Additional Location Confirmation Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the additional location at East Central Senior High School, 61085 MN-23, Finlayson, Minnesota 61085. (Approved June 4, 2025)

Ohio

Central State University, Wilberforce, OH

  • Advisory visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report with monitoring. (Approved June 2, 2025)

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