June 2026 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 2026 are published below and/or on the institution’s Statement of Accreditation Status in the HLC Directory of Institutions.

Institutional Actions Council

The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on June 22-23, 2026.

Arizona

Certificate Program Approvals

Arizona Western College, Yuma, AZ

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Advanced Tactics Academy (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 6 credit hours, CIP code 43.0114)
    • Advanced Supervisor Academy 1 (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 9 credit hours, CIP code 43.0114)
    • Advanced Supervisor Academy 2 (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 4 credit hours, CIP code 43.0114)
    • Advanced Leadership Academy 1 (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 7 credit hours, CIP code 43.0114)
    • Advanced Leadership Academy 2 (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 9 credit hours, CIP code 43.0114)

Northland Pioneer College, Holbrook, AZ

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Special Education (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 17 credit hours, CIP code 13.1001)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Maricopa Community Colleges-Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Comprehensive Evaluation

Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ

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

Staff Action Recommendation

Yavapai College, Prescott, AZ

  • Accepted the staff recommendation to require embedded monitoring in the 2026-2027 Assurance Review.

Approval of Request for Change

Arizona Western College, Yuma, AZ

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Science in Nutrition and Wellness (60 credit hours, CIP code 19.0501).

Central Arizona College, Coolidge, AZ

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (120 credit hours, CIP code 51.8301).

Eastern Arizona College, Thatcher, AZ

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following educational programs:
    • Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (120 credit hours, CIP code 13.1202)
    • Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education (120 credit hours, CIP code 13.1205)
    • Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology (60-66 credit hours, CIP code 51.0909)

Mohave College, Kingman, AZ

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

Phoenix Seminary, Scottsdale, AZ

  • Approved the institution’s provisional plan and teach-out arrangements with Biola University, La Mirada, CA (non-HLC-affiliated).

Arkansas

Comprehensive Evaluation

Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR

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

Approval of Request for Change

Arkansas State University Mid-South, West Memphis, AR

  • Approved the institution’s request to open three additional locations:
    • Academies of West Memphis, 500 West Broadway, West Memphis, AR 72301
    • Marion High School, 1 Patriot Drive, Marion, AR 72364
    • West Memphis Christian School, 1101 North Missouri Street, West Memphis, AR 72301

North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas, Harrison, AR

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement Administration (CIP code 43.0103) and Associate of Applied Science in Crime Scene Investigation (CIP Code 43.0107) through a contractual arrangement with Criminal Justice Institute.

Philander Smith University, Little Rock, AR

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology (68 credit hours, CIP code 11.0199).

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, AR

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following educational programs:
    • Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (120 credit hours, CIP code 11.1003)
    • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (123 credit hours, CIP code 14.0101)

University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, Batesville, AR

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Gateway Center, 2210 E Main St., Batesville, AR 72501.

Colorado

Certificate Program Approvals

Regis University, Denver, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Residency in Sports Physical Therapy (Doctor’s Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 51.2308)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Trinidad State College, Trinidad, CO

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Front Range Community College, Westminster, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science Healthcare Administration and Management (120 credit hours, CIP code 51.0701).

Nazarene Bible College, Colorado Springs, CO

  • Approved the institution’s provisional plan.

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, Lakewood, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (120 credit hours, CIP code 30.9999).

University of Denver, Denver, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: The Hub, 6371 Specker Ave, Fort Carson, CO 80913.

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

  • Approved the institution’s teach-out of an additional location: UNC Loveland Center at Centerra, 2915 Rocky Mountain Avenue, Loveland, CO 80538.

Illinois

Certificate Program Approvals

Prairie State College, Chicago Heights, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Certificate in Data Analytics (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 20 credit hours, CIP code 11.0802)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, IL

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Focused Visit

Judson University, Elgin, IL

  • Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to ongoing compliance with the Criteria for Accreditation and other applicable HLC requirements in light of the Change of Control, Structure, or Organization, with a particular focus on its resource base and sustainability.

Approval of Request for Change

Black Hawk College, Moline, IL

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

Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Health Science (60 credit hours, CIP code 51.9999).

DeVry University, Lisle, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Human Resource Management as a credit-based competency-based education program (39 credit hours, CIP code 52.1001).

Oakton College, Des Plaines, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to increase the Industrial Design Engineering Certificate from 15 to 26 credit hours (CIP code 15.0612).

Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to increase the Automotive Technology – Automotive Transmission and Driveline Certificate from 18 to 33 credit hours (CIP code 47.0604).

Indiana

Certificate Program Approvals

Franklin College, Franklin, IN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Project Management Certificate – CAP-M Preparation (Courses Only, 12 credit hours, CIP code 52.0211)

University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Multilingual Language Learner Certificate (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 13.1401)
    • Healthcare Practice Management and Entrepreneurship (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 9 credit hours, CIP code 51.0701)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Marian University, Indianapolis, IN

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Manchester University, North Manchester, IN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Applied Laboratory Science in a reduced-credit format (90 credit hours, CIP code 41.0000).

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, St. Mary of the Woods, IN

  • Accepted the staff recommendation and approved the institution’s request for an aggregate change of 25% or more in program content since the last accreditation review for the Transition to Teach Kindergarten to Sixth Grade (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 24 credit hours, CIP code 13.1001), Transition to Teach Preschool to Third Grade (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 24 credit hours CIP code 13.1001) and Transition to Teaching Grades 5-12 (Post-
    Baccalaureate Certificate, 18 credit hours, CIP code 13.1001).

Iowa

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Central College, Pella, IA

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, IA

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Southwestern Community College, Creston, IA

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Drake University, Des Moines, IA

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Fundación Ciudad del Saber, Building 105, Luis Bonilla Clayton Street, Panama City, Panama.

Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, IA

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the HVAC and Refrigeration Diploma as a credit-based competency-based education program (23 credit hours, CIP code 47.0201).

North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City, IA

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: NIACC Career Center – Franklin County, 1276 Olive Avenue, Hampton, IA 50441.

University of Dubuque, Dubuque, IA

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (127 credit hours, CIP code 14.0101).
  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: John and Alice Butler College of Osteopathic Medicine, 500 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001.

Kansas

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

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

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Focused Visit

Barclay College, Haviland, KS

  • Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to assessment of student learning, student success outcomes, effective administrative structures, resource base and sustainability, and planning for quality improvement.

Sterling College, Sterling, KS

  • Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to Core Component 5.A (Governance and Administrative Structures) and Core Component 5.B (Resource Base).

Approval of Request for Change

Donnelly College, Kansas City, KS

  • Approved the institution’s request for an aggregate change of 25% or more in program content since the last accreditation review for the Associate of Applied Science in Info. Tech (60 credit hours, CIP code 11.0101).

Kansas City Kansas Community College, Kansas City, KS

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Kansas City Kansas Community Education Health and Wellness Center, 1101 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101.

Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, KS

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Science (60 credit hours, CIP code 24.0102).

McPherson College, McPherson, KS

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelors of Computer Science (120 credit hours, CIP code 11.0701).

Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Kelce College of Business, 216 North Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762.

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

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following educational programs:
    • Associate of Applied Science (60 credit hours, CIP code 49.0202)
    • Certificate in Heavy Equipment Operation (35 credit hours, CIP code 49.0202)

Michigan

Certificate Program Approvals

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Undergraduate Certificate Program in Electric Vehicles (Bachelor’s Certificate, 15 credit hours, CIP code 47.0614)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo, MI

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Staff Action Recommendation

Muskegon Community College, Muskegon, MI

  • Accepted the institution’s request for an interim report due June 30, 2027.

Approval of Request for Change

Adrian College, Adrian, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Applied Bachelor of Business in Management in a reduced-credit format (91-92 credit hours, CIP code: 52.0201).
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Applied Bachelor of Business in Marketing in a reduced-credit format (91-92 credit hours, CIP code: 52.1401).

Michigan School of Psychology, Farmington Hills, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to increase the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from 48 to 60 credit hours (CIP code 42.2801).

North Central Michigan College, Petoskey, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene (99 credit hours, CIP code 51.0602).

University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following educational programs:
    • Doctor of Occupational Therapy (91 credit hours, CIP code 51.2306)
    • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (61 credit hours, CIP code 51.2306)
    • Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (31 credit hours, CIP code 51.2306)

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: University of Michigan Ross School of Business, The Grand LA, 100 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Minnesota

Certificate Program Approvals

Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Fergus Falls, MN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Foundational Artificial Intelligence (Courses Only, 9 credit hours, CIP code 11.0102)

Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College, Saint Paul, MN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology Certificate (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 16 credit hours, CIP code 47.0614)

St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Marketing (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 9 credit hours, CIP code 52.0101)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Riverland Community College, Austin, MN

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Campus Evaluation Visit

Rasmussen University, St. Cloud, MN

  • Affirmed the quality of the branch campus at 226 Park Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301.

Approval of Request for Change

Bethel University, St. Paul, MN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Physical Therapy (111 credit hours, CIP code 51.2308).
  • Approved the institution’s provisional teach-out plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and Bachelor of Social Work in Social Work with the following institutions:
    • College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN
    • Concordia University, St. Paul, St. Paul, MN
    • Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN

Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park, MN

  • Approved the institution’s request to open the following additional locations:
    • Bloomington College and Career Academy (BCCA), 1600 W 82nd St Suite 100, Bloomington, MN 55431
    • Wayzata High School, 4955 Peony Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55446
    • Minneapolis North CTE Center, 1500 Knox Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
    • Armstrong High School, 10635 36th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55441
    • Robbinsdale Cooper High School, 8230 47th Ave N, New Hope, MN 55428
    • Hopkins High School, 2400 Royals Dr., Minnetonka, MN 55305

Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove Heights, MN

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Stillwater Area High School, 5701 Stillwater Boulevard, North Stillwater, MN 55082.

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Mankato, MN

  • Approved the institution’s request to decrease the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: Higher Education Preparation Graduate Certificate from 18 to 9 credit hours (CIP code 13.1401).

Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, MN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (30 credit hours, CIP code 11.0102).

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice (35 credit hours, CIP code 51.3818).

Missouri

Certificate Program Approvals

Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Associate’s Certificate, 60 credit hours, CIP code 51.0910)
    • Computed Tomography (CT) Certificate (Associate’s Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 51.0911)
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (Associate’s Certificate, 24 credit hours, CIP code 51.0920)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Missouri State University, Springfield, MO

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Missouri State University-West Plains, West Plains, MO

  • Approved the institution’s request for an aggregate change of 25% or more in program content since the last accreditation review for the following educational programs:
    • Aerial and Geospatial Technology (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 15 credit hours, CIP code 11.0101)
    • Associate of Applied Science – Agriculture (60 credit hours, CIP code 01.0000)
    • Associate of Science – Agriculture (60 credit hours, CIP code 01.0000)
    • Animal Science (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 24 credit hours, CIP code 01.0901)
    • Associate of Arts – General Studies (60 credit hours, CIP code 24.0102)
    • Associate of Arts – Health Professions (60 credit hours, CIP code 51.1199)
    • General Agriculture (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 01.0301)
    • Horticulture (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 01.0601)
    • Plant Science (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 24 credit hours, CIP code 01.0601)
    • Associate of Applied Science – Information Science and Technology (60 credit hours, CIP code 11.0101)
    • Associate of Science – Information Technology (60 credit hours, CIP code 11.0101)
    • Basic Child Development Associate Prep (12 credit hours, CIP code 19.0706)
    • Associate of Science – Technology (60 credit hours, CIP code 15.0699)

Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Philosophy in Technology with concentrations in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Management Science (84 credit hours, CIP code 11.0103).

University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering (126 credit hours, CIP code 14.0201).

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

  • Approved the institution’s request to decrease the Master of Arts in Special Education from 76 to 39 credit hours (CIP code 13.1001).

Nebraska

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Saint Gregory the Great Seminary, Seward, NE

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Graduate Certificate Instructional Technology Leadership as a credit-based competency-based education program (15 credit hours, CIP code 13.0501).

North Dakota

Certificate Program Approvals

Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Financial Technology (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 16 credit hours, CIP code 52.1201)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Mayville State University, Mayville, ND

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Ohio

Certificate Program Approvals

Zane State College, Zanesville, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Computed Tomography (CT) Certificate (Associate’s Certificate, 8 credit hours, CIP code 51.0907)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Heidelberg University, Tiffin, OH

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Southern State Community College, Hillsboro, OH

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Focused Visit

Owens Community College, Perrysburg, OH

  • Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to educational programs, exercise of intellectual inquiry, sufficiency of faculty and staff, program review and planning for quality improvement.

Approval of Request for Change

Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (125 credit hours, CIP code 51.3801).

Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Project Management (30 credit hours, CIP code 52.0211).

Oklahoma

Biennial Evaluation

Phillips Theological Seminary, Tulsa, OK

  • Affirmed the institution is making progress toward initial accreditation and continued candidacy.

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Oklahoma Christian University, Edmond, OK

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

South Dakota

Denial of Request for Change

Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD

  • Denied the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (120 credit hours, CIP code 14.0101).

West Virginia

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Marshall University, Huntington, WV

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Comprehensive Evaluation

Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, WV

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

Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV

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

Approval of Request for Change

American Public University System, Charles Town, WV

  • Approved the institution’s request for an aggregate change of 25% or more in program content since the last accreditation review for the following educational programs:
    • Associate of Arts in Business Administration (60 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201)
    • Associate of Arts in Management (60 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201)
    • Associate of Arts in Real Estate Studies (60 credit hours, CIP code 52.1501)
    • Associate of Arts in Supply Chain Management (60 credit hours, CIP code 52.0203)
    • Bachelor of Business Administration (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201)
    • Associate of Applied Science in Administration (60 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201)
    • Associate of Applied Science in Culinary and Food Service Management (60 credit hours, CIP code 12.0599)
    • Associate of Applied Science in Technical Management (60 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201)
    • Associate of Science in Accounting (60 credit hours, CIP code 52.302)
    • Bachelor of Arts in Business (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0101)
    • Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0701)
    • Bachelor of Arts in Government Contracting & Acquisition (120 credit hours, CIP code 28.0503)
    • Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0901)
    • Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.1001)
    • Bachelor of Arts in Management (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201)
    • Bachelor of Arts in Marketing (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.1401)
    • Bachelor of Arts in Reverse Logistics Management (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0203)
    • Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0203)
    • Bachelor of Arts in Transportation & Logistics Management (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0203)
    • Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Management (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201)
    • Bachelor of Arts in Business Analytics (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.1301)
    • Bachelor of Arts in Accounting (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0301)
    • Master of Arts in Entrepreneurship (33 credit hours, CIP code 52.0701)
    • Master of Arts in Human Resource Management (33 credit hours, CIP code 52.1001)
    • Master of Arts in Management (33 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201)
    • Master of Arts in Reverse Logistics Management (36 credit hours, CIP code 52.0203)
    • Master of Arts in Supply Chain Management (39 credit hours, CIP code 52.0203)
    • Master of Arts in Transportation & Logistics Management (36 credit hours, CIP code 52.0203)
    • Master of Arts in Accounting (36 credit hours, CIP code 52.0301)
    • Master of Science in Applied Business Analytics (33 credit hours, CIP code 52.1301)
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity in a reduced-credit format (90 credit hours, CIP code 11.1003).

Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling (60 credit hours, CIP code 51.1508).

Wisconsin

Certificate Program Approvals

Maranatha Baptist University, Watertown, WI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Applied Artificial Intelligence (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 30.9999)

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Professional Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) Certificate Program (Bachelor’s Certificate, 17 credit hours, CIP code 03.0508)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Marian University, Fond du Lac, WI

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Herzing University, Madison, WI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (60 credit hours, CIP code 51.1508).

Lakeshore College, Cleveland, WI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygienist (67 credit hours, CIP code 51.0602).

Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI

  • Approved the institution’s request to open the following additional locations:
    • Waupun Correctional Institution, 200 S Madison St, Waupun, WI 53963
    • Racine Correctional Institution, 2019 Wisconsin St., Sturtevant, WI 53177
    • New Lisbon Correctional Institution, 2000 Progress Rd, New Lisbon, WI 53950

Marian University, Fond du Lac, WI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following educational programs:
    • Associate in Criminal Justice (60 credit hours, CIP code 43.0103)
    • Associate in Psychology (60 credit hours, CIP code 42.0101)

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in a reduced-credit format (100 credit hours, CIP code 11.0701).

Wyoming

Approval of Request for Change

Casper College, Casper, WY

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Aviation and the Certificate in Aviation, through a contractual arrangement with Rising Wings Aviation, Inc. (CIP code: 49.0102).

Board of Trustees

The Higher Learning Commission’s Board of Trustees took the following actions on June 25, 2026.

Arkansas 

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

Florida 

St. Petersburg College, Granted initial accreditation. 

Illinois 

Augustana College and Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Approved the continuation of accreditation after Phase 1 of the Change of Control, Structure, or Organization wherein Augustana College, through an Asset Purchase Agreement, acquires Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences, with the intent of ultimately merging and consolidating Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences within its structure. 

Missouri  

Calvary University, Placed on Probation. 
The institution was notified of this action on June 30, 2026. Information was posted for the public on July 1, 2026. 

Missouri State University-West Plains, Removed from Probation and continued and reaffirmed accreditation with monitoring. 

Ohio 

Ohio Dominican University, Placed on Notice. 
The institution was notified of this action on June 30, 2026. Information was posted for the public on July 1, 2026. 

Mount St. Joseph University, Approved the continuation of accreditation related to the application for Change of Control, Structure or Organization wherein the institution undergoes certain governance changes that would result in the termination of the institution’s current sponsorship by the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, with the institution, through the execution of a Sponsorship Agreement, to subsequently be sponsored by the Setonian Vincentian Ministries.   

South Dakota 

Sinte Gleska University, Placed on Probation. 
The institution was notified of this action on June 30, 2026. Information was posted for the public on July 1, 2026. 

West Virginia 

Amerion College, Placed on Probation. 
The institution was notified of this action on June 30, 2026. Information was posted for the public on July 1, 2026. 

Leech Lake Tribal College, Placed on Notice.
The institution was notified of this action on June 30, 2026. Information was posted for the public on July 1, 2026. 

Pierpont Community and Technical College, Removed from Notice. 

Wyoming 

Gillette Community College District, Granted candidacy. 

Staff Actions

Higher Learning Commission staff members took the following actions during June 2026.

Illinois

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College, Chicago, Illinois 60612

  • Multi-location Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the following additional locations (Approved June 26, 2026):
    • Malcolm X College, West Campus, 4624 W. Madison St., Chicago, Illinois 60644
    • South Chicago Learning Center, 3055 E 92nd Street, Chicago, Illinois 60617

Iowa

Drake University, Des Moines, IA

  • Multi-location Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the following additional locations (Approved June 5, 2026):
    • Waukee, Waukee Community Schools, 560 Southeast University Avenue, Waukee, Iowa 50263
    • Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Shandong Province, Qingdao,  266071

Kansas

Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, KS

  • Additional Location Confirmation Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the Pell-eligible prison education program at Hutchinson Correctional Facility – East Unit, 400 South Halstead, Hutchinson, Kansas 67501. (Approved June 3, 2026)

Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, KS

  • Additional Location Confirmation Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the Pell-eligible prison education program at Hutchinson Correctional Facility, 500 Reformatory Rd., Hutchinson, Kansas 67501. (Approved June 3, 2026)

Michigan

Rochester Christian University, Rochester Hills, MI

  • Additional Location Confirmation Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the Pell-eligible prison education program at Thumb Correctional Facility, 3225 John Conley, Lapeer, Michigan 48446. (Approved June 16, 2026)

Missouri

Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff, MO

  • Multi-location Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the following additional locations (Approved June 2, 2026):
    • Poplar Bluff Industrial Park, 3019 Fair Street, Poplar Bluff, Missouri 63901
    • Sikeston, 1400 S. Main, Sikeston, Missouri 63801

Wisconsin

Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868.

  • Multi-location Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the following additional locations (Approved June 30, 2026):
    • Hayward High School, 10320 N Greenwood Lane, Hayward, Wisconsin 54843
    • Northwood Tech Health Education Center, 505 Pine Ridge Drive, Shell Lake, Wisconsin 54871 
    • Balsam Lake Outreach Center, 400 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810 
    • St. Croix Central High School, 1751 Broadway Street, Hammond, Wisconsin 54015 
    • Flambeau High School, N4540 Co Rd I, Tony, Wisconsin 54563 
    • Ashland High School, 1900 Beaser Ave, Ashland, Wisconsin 54806 
    • Northwood Technical College Medical Laboratory Education Center, 821 W 8th Street, New Richmond, Wisconsin 54017