May 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 May 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 May 11-12, 2026.

Arizona

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Cochise College, Sierra Vista, AZ

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Maricopa Community Colleges-Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate in Applied Science in Construction Management with two pathways: Construction Management (61-69 credit hours, CIP code 46.0412) and Construction Management for Transfer (66-80 credit hours, CIP code 46.0412).

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, Professional Track, in a reduced-credit format (90 credit hours, CIP code 43.0103).

Arkansas

Certificate Program Approvals

Arkansas State University-Beebe, Beebe, AR

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Technical Certificate in Precision Agriculture (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 31 credit hours, CIP code 01.0000).

Approval of Request for Change

University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, Batesville, AR

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following educational programs:
    • Associate of Applied Science in Farm and Ranch Management (60 credit hours, CIP code 01.0104).
    • Technical Certificate in Precision Agriculture (30 credit hours, CIP code 01.0000).
    • Certificate of Proficiency in Agriculture Drone Technology (12 credit hours, CIP code 49.0109).

Colorado

Certificate Program Approvals

Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Data Science and Visualization Certificate (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 30.7001).

Approval of Request for Change

Adams State University, Alamosa, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Computer Science (30 credit hours, CIP code 11.0701).

Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Finance in a reduced-credit format (133 quarter credit hours, CIP code 52.0801).

University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to open the following additional locations:
    • FPT School of Business and Technology-Hanoi Campus, Block C, VAS Building, My Dinh 1 Urban Area, Tu Liem Ward, Ha Noi City, Vietnam 130000
    • FPT School of Business and Technology – Ho Chi Minh City Campus, 6th-7th Floor, Thien Son Building, 5 Nguyen Gia Thieu Street, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 700000

University of Denver, Denver, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Professional Studies
    in Healthcare Administration in a reduced-credit format (136 quarter credit
    hours, CIP code 51.0701).
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Professional Studies
    in Organizational Leadership in a reduced-credit format (136 quarter credit
    hours, CIP code 52.0213).
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Professional Studies
    (BPS) in Communication Arts in a reduced-credit format (136 quarter credit
    hours, CIP code 09.0909).
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Professional Studies
    in Transportation and Supply Chain in a reduced-credit format (136 quarter
    credit hours, CIP code 52.0203).

Illinois

Certificate Program Approvals

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College, Chicago, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • BNA Fundamentals and Clinical Basic Certificate (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 8 credit hours, CIP code 51.3902).

Heartland Community College, Normal, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Hybrid Diesel Equipment Technology (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 25 credit hours, CIP code 47.0613).

Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Basic Welding CBE (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 10.5 credit hours, CIP code 48.0508).
    • Welding Technology CBE (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 26.5 credit hours, CIP code 48.0508).
    • Advanced Welding CBE (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 24.5 credit hours, CIP code 48.0508).

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Principia College, Elsah, IL

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago, Chicago, IL

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Focused Visit

Lewis University, Romeoville, IL

  • Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to general ongoing compliance with the Criteria for Accreditation and other applicable HLC requirements in light of the Change of Control, Structure, or Organization.

Approval of Request for Change

American Islamic College, Chicago, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to close the main campus at 640 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60613 and reopen at 1638 West Howard Street, Chicago, IL 60626.

Judson University, Elgin, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Forest City Church, 1280 S Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61108

Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to open the following additional locations:
    • Downtown Training Center, Rock Valley College, Downtown West Campus, 711 Green St., Rockford, IL 61102
    • Downtown Learning Center, Rock Valley College, Downtown West Campus, 315 S. Winnebago St., Rockford, IL 61102

Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Applied Systemic Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy (60 credit hours, CIP code 51.1505).

Indiana

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Trine University, Angola, IN

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Greenwood Community High School, 615 West Smith Valley Road, Greenwood, IN 46142

Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN

  • Approved the institution’s request to open the following additional locations:
    • Merrillville High School, 276 E. 68th Pl., Merrillville, IN 46410
    • Thomas Edison High School, 3304 Parkside Ave, Lake Station, IN 46405
    • Calumet Christian High School, 826 N. Harvey St., Griffith, IN 46319
    • Hanover Central High School, 10130 W 133rd Ave, Central Lake, IN 46303

Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Science in Automotive Technology (60 credit hours, CIP code 47.0604).
  • Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Equus Flight Academy, LLC to offer the Associate of Science in Professional Pilot (60 credit hours, CIP code 49.0102) and Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management (120 credit hours, CIP code 49.0104).

Taylor University, Upland, IN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master’s Degree in Education in Special Education (30 credit hours, CIP code 13.1001).

Iowa

Approval of Request for Change

Drake University, Des Moines, IA

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Nanyang Science and Technology College (NSTC), 300 Beach Road #05-01/02 The Concourse, Singapore 199555

Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, IA

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Industrial Equipment Maintenance Diploma as a credit-based competency-based education program (32 credit hours, CIP code 15.0406).

Kansas

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Comprehensive Evaluation

Flint Hills Technical College, Emporia, KS

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

Approval of Request for Change

Cleveland University-Kansas City, Overland Park, KS

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Human Biology in a reduced-credit format (94 credit hours, CIP code 26.0101).
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in a reduced-credit format (96 credit hours, CIP code 31.0505).

Cloud County Community College, Concordia, KS

  • Approved the institution’s request for an aggregate change of 25% or more in program content since the last accreditation review for the Pre-Associate’s Certificate in sUAS Remote Pilot (18 credit hours, CIP code 49.0199).

Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, KS

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

Michigan

Certificate Program Approvals

Alma College, Alma, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Teaching Creative Writing (Post-Baccalaureate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 23.1302).

Jackson College, Jackson, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Certificate – Blockchain Web3 Technician (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 16 credit hours, CIP code 11.1005).

Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Beverage Management (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 23 credit hours, CIP code 12.0504).

Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Graduate Public Health Policy & Advocacy Certificate (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 18 credit hours, CIP code 44.0503).

Comprehensive Evaluation

Albion College, Albion, MI

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

Approval of Request for Change

Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Marketing in a reduced-credit format (90 credit hours, CIP code 52.1401).

Grace Christian University, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: NorthPointe Christian High School, 3101 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

West Shore Community College, Scottville, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences in Fire Science (60 credit hours, CIP code 43.0203).

Minnesota

Certificate Program Approvals

Adler Graduate School, Minnetonka, MN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Post-Master’s Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy (Courses Only, 12 credit hours, CIP code 51.1508).

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Cardiovascular Monitoring and Interpreting Technician (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 19 credit hours, CIP code 51.0902).

Approval of Request for Change

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Winona, MN

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Human
    Resource Management in a reduced-credit format, 90 credit hours, CIP code
    52.1001.
  • 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.
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in
    Information Technology in a reduced-credit format, 90 credit hours, CIP code
    11.0401.
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Criminal
    Justice Leadership in a reduced-credit format, 90 credit hours, CIP code
    43.0104.
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in
    Healthcare Management in a reduced-credit format, 90 credit hours, CIP code
    51.0701.

Missouri

Certificate Program Approvals

Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO

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

Saint Louis Community College, St. Louis, MO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Medical Assisting, Certificate of Specialization (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 9 credit hours, CIP code 51.0801).

Approval of Request for Change

Hannibal-LaGrange University, Hannibal, MO

  • Approved the institution’s request for an aggregate change of 25% or more in program content since the last accreditation review for the Master of Arts in Counseling (60 credit hours, CIP code 51.1508).

Missouri Valley College, Marshall, MO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Exercise Science (30 credit hours, CIP code 26.0908).

Park University, Parkville, MO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Professional Studies in Sustainability Studies in a reduced-credit format (91-94 credit hours, CIP code 30.3301).

University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following educational programs:
    • Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics and Information Systems (120 credit hours, CIP code 11.0501).
    • Bachelor of Applied Science (120 credit hours, CIP code 24.0199).
    • Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0301).
    • Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Studies (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201).

New Mexico

Certificate Program Approvals

Western New Mexico University, Silver City, NM

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Arboriculture and Urban Forestry Fast Track Certificate (Associate’s Certificate, 15 credit hours, CIP code 03.0508).

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

New Mexico Junior College, Hobbs, NM

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, Las Cruces, NM

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Health Science in Anesthesia (97 credit hours, CIP code 51.0809).

Southeast New Mexico College, Carlsbad, NM

  • Approved the institution’s request for an aggregate change of 25% or more in program content since the last accreditation review for the Medical Assistant – Certificate of Completion (31 credit hours, CIP code 51.0802).

North Dakota

Certificate Program Approvals

Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Sports Production and Broadcasting (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 16 credit hours, CIP code 09.0906).

North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton, ND

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Surgical Technology (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 40 credit hours, CIP code 51.0909).
    • HVAC/R Installation Technology (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 18 credit hours, CIP code 47.0201).
    • Community Health Worker (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 21 credit hours, CIP code 51.1504).

North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Foundations in Clinical Research (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 14 credit hours, CIP code 51.0719).

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, New Town, ND

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 9 credit hours, CIP code 49.0109).

Turtle Mountain College, Belcourt, ND

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Drone Technician (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 18 credit hours, CIP code 49.0109).
    • Security Officer (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 15 credit hours, CIP code 43.0109).
    • Medication Aide (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 15 credit hours, CIP code 51.2603).

Approval of Request for Change

North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton, ND

  • Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with F-M
    Ambulance Service, Inc. (Sanford Ambulance) to offer the Associate of Applied
    Science in Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Technology) (CIP code 51.0904), the Certificate in Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic
    Technology) (CIP code 51.0904), and the Certificate in Emergency
    Medical Services (Emergency Medical Technician) (CIP code 51.0904).

North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Healthcare Administration (41 credit hours, CIP code 51.0701).

Ohio

Certificate Program Approvals

Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Honda – Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 22 credit hours, CIP code 15.0803).
    • Honda – Automotive Service Technician (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 24 credit hours, CIP code 15.0803).

Kent State University, Kent, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Imaging Assistant – Undergraduate Certificate (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 17 credit hours, CIP code 51.0899).

Zane State University, Zanesville, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Computed Tomography Certificate (Associate’s Certificate, 8 credit hours, CIP code 51.0911).

Approval of Request for Change

Antioch University, Yellow Springs, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in Trauma Informed Education from 18 to 9 credit hours (CIP code 13.0101).

Ashland University, Ashland, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Doctor of Nursing Practice from 61-77 to 79-83 credit hours (CIP code 51.3818).

Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Social Work (39 credit hours, CIP code 44.0701).

Hiram College, Hiram, OH

  • Approved the institution’s provisional plan.

Lake Erie College, Painesville, OH

  • Accepted the staff recommendation and approved the institution’s request for
    an aggregate change of 9% or more in program content since the last
    accreditation review for the following equine related studies: Bachelor of
    Science in Equestrian Teacher/Trainer – English (120 credit hours, CIP code
    01.0507); Bachelor of Science in Equine Facility Management (120 credit hours,
    CIP code 01.0104); Bachelor of Science in Equine Business Administration (120
    credits hours, CIP code 01.0507); Bachelor of Science in Equine Therapeutic
    Horsemanship (120 credit hours, CIP code 51.2313); Bachelor of Science in Equine
    Pre-Veterinary Science (120 credit hours, CIP code 01.1302); and the Bachelor of
    Science in Equine Studies with concentration in Riding Instructor (120 credit
    hours, CIP code 01.0507).

Lourdes University, Sylvania, OH

  • Approved the institution’s provisional plan and teach-out agreements with the following institutions:
    • Anderson University, Anderson, IN
    • Capital University, Columbus, OH
    • Heidelberg University, Tiffin, OH
    • Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, IN
    • Huntington University, Huntington, IN
    • Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA (non-HLC affiliated)
    • Rochester Christian University, Rochester Hills, MI
    • St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY (non-HLC affiliated)
    • University of Akron, Akron, OH
    • University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI
    • University of Olivet, Olivet, MI
    • University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
    • Walsh University, North Canton, OH
    • Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Marion Technical College, Marion, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to change the length of term from 16 to 8 weeks.

Tiffin University, Tiffin, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following educational programs:
    • Master of Science in Computer Science (33 credit hours, CIP code 11.0701).
    • Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (33 credit hours, CIP code 11.0102).

Denial of Request for Change

Lakeland Community College, Kirtland, OH

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

Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, OH

  • Denied the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science through a contractual arrangement with MacAir Aviation (CIP code 49.0101).

Oklahoma

Approval of Request for Change

Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Community-Based Leadership (60 credit hours, CIP code 13.0401).

Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, OK

  • Approved the institution’s request for an aggregate change of 25% or more in program content since the last accreditation review for the Doctor of Education in Administration and Leadership (57 credit hours, CIP code 13.0401).

South Dakota

Certificate Program Approvals

Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Management Information Systems (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 52.1201).
    • Crisis Leadership and Emergency Management (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 52.1003).

West Virginia

Certificate Program Approvals

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, Moorefield, WV

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Certificate in Applied Science Artificial Intelligence (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 30 credit hours, CIP code 11.0102).

Mountwest Community & Technical College, Huntington, WV

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Practical Nursing (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 38 credit hours, CIP code 51.3901).

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

West Virginia State University, Institute, WV

  • Continued and reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

American Public University System, Charles Town, WV

  • Accepted the staff recommendation and approved the institution’s request to
    change the current method of delivery (English) for the Master of Science in
    Emergency and Disaster Management (En Espanol) (36 credit hours, CIP code
    43.0302) and the Master of Science in Sports and Health Sciences (36 credit hours, CIP code 31.0501) to Spanish.

Bluefield State University, Bluefield, WV

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Engineering Technology (30 credit hours, CIP code 15.0000).

West Virginia Northern Community College, Wheeling, WV

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy (62 credit hours, CIP code 51.0908).

Wisconsin

Certificate Program Approvals

Bellin College, Green Bay, WI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Paramedic (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 39 credit hours, CIP code 51.0904).

Lakeshore College, Cleveland, WI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Truck Driving (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 9 credit hours, CIP code 49.0205).

Nicolet Area Technical College, Rhinelander, WI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
    • Broadband Service Technician Apprenticeship (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 4 credit hours, CIP code 47.0103).

Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee, WI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
    • Python Programming (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 5 credit hours, CIP code 11.0201).
    • Property Assessment (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 11 credit hours, CIP code 52.1501).
    • Child Care Administrator Credential (Wisconsin) (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 18 credit hours, CIP code 13.1210).
    • Early Childhood Education Inclusion (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 15 credit hours, CIP code 13.1210).
    • Nail Technician (Pre-Associate’s Certificate, 9 credit hours, CIP code 12.0410).

Staff Action Recommendation

Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

  • Accepted the staff recommendation and approved the institution’s request to postpone Medical College of Wisconsin’s comprehensive evaluation for reaffirmation of accreditation from 2026-2027 to 2027-2028.

Approval of Request for Change

St. Norbert College, De Pere, WI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (128 credit hours, CIP code 26.0908).

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Bachelor of Science in Community Engagement and Education – Prison Education Program (120 credit hours, CIP code 44.9999) at Racine Correctional Institution (RCI), 2019 Wisconsin Street, Sturtevant, WI 53177, in the following modalities: in-person and distance education.

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Suzhou University of Technology – University of Wisconsin-Stout Institute, Suzhou Institute of Technology Dongnan Campus (Southeast Campus) No. 99 Hushan Road, Changshu, Jiangsu Province 215500, China

Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee, WI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (120 credit hours, CIP code 51.2010).
  • Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Children’s Wisconsin School of Radiologic Technology to offer the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology (125 credit hours, CIP code 51.0911).
  • Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Froedtert Hospital School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography to offer the Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (137 credit hours, CIP code 51.0911).

Wyoming

Approval of Request for Change

Northern Wyoming Community College District, Sheridan, WY

  • Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Graphic Design Certificate from 15 to 24 credit hours (CIP code 50.0409).

Staff Actions

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

Colorado

Adams State University, Alamosa, CO

  • Additional Location Confirmation Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the Pell-eligible prison education program at Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility (CTCF), 275 US-50, Cañon City, Colorado 81215. (Approved May 4, 2026)

Indiana

Indiana University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

  • Multi-location Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the following additional locations (Approved May 21, 2026):
    • IUSM Terre Haute, 135 Holmstedt Hall, Terre Haute, Indiana 47809
    • Indiana University Southeast, 4201 Grant Line Rd, New Albany, Indiana 47150
    • IUSM – South Bend, 100 Raclin Carmichael Hall 1234 Notre Dame Ave, South Bend, Indiana 46617
    • IUSM – Northwest, 3400 Broadway, Gary, Indiana 46408

Indiana University Kokomo, Kokomo, IN

  • Additional Location Confirmation Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the additional location at Tipton High School, 619 S Main St., Tipton, Indiana 46072. (Approved May 5, 2026)

Indiana University Kokomo, Kokomo, IN

  • Additional Location Confirmation Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the additional location at Yorktown High School, 1100 S Tiger Dr, Yorktown, Indiana 47936. (Approved May 5, 2026)

Indiana University Kokomo, Kokomo, IN

  • Additional Location Confirmation Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the additional location at Central Catholic Jr./Sr. High School, 2410 S 9th St., Lafayette, Indiana 47909. (Approved May 5, 2026)

Kansas

Independence Community College, Independence, KS

  • Multi-location Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the following additional locations (Approved May 18, 2026):
    • Independence Community College West, 2615 West Main Street, Independence, Kansas 67301
    • Neodesha High School, 1001 N. 8th St., Neodesha, Kansas 66757

Michigan

Northwood University, Midland, MI 

  • Multi-location Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the following additional locations (Approved May 29, 2026): 
    • Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance, 1 Mutual Avenue, Frankenmuth, Michigan 48787 
    • Hotel Institute Montreux, 15 Avenue des Alpes, Montreux, 1820, Switzerland 

Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI

  • Approved the institution’s Teach-Out Agreement with University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, MI, as an addition to the Provisional Plan approved by HLC’s Institutional Actions Council in September 2025. (Approved May 20, 2026)

Minnesota

Central Lakes College, Brainerd, MN

  • Multi-location Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the following additional locations (Approved May 1, 2026):
    • Pierz High School, 112 Kaminic Street, Pierz, Minnesota 56364
    • Browerville High School, 620 Park Avenue N, Browerville, Minnesota 56438
    • Royalton High School, 120 South First Street, Royalton, Minnesota 56373
    • Little Falls High School, 1001 SE Fifth Avenue, Little Falls, Minnesota 56345

Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN

  • Additional Location Confirmation Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the Pell-eligible prison education program at Minnesota Correctional Facility, Stillwater, 970 Pickett Ave. N., Bayport, Minnesota 55003. (Approved May 11, 2026)

Missouri

Columbia College, Columbia, MO

  • Multi-location Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the following additional locations (Approved May 29, 2026):
    • Columbia College-Redstone Arsenal, 3495 Patton Rd SW, Huntsville, Alabama 35805-4324
    • Columbia College-Fort Stewart, 100 Knowledge Dr #147, Fort Stewart, Georgia 31314-5018
    • Columbia College-Hunter Army Airfield, 165 Markwell St, Savannah, Georgia 31409-5503
    • Columbia College-Denver, 15500 East Centretech Parkway, Aurora, Colorado 80011

Saint Louis Community College, St. Louis, MO

  • Multi-location Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the following additional locations (Approved May 21, 2026):
    • William J. Harrison Education Center, 3140 Cass Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63106
    • Lindbergh High School, 5000 Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, Missouri 63126
    • Hazelwood East High School, 11300 Dunn Rd, St. Louis, Missouri 63138

New Mexico

New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM

  • Multi-location Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the following additional locations (Approved May 18, 2026):
    • NMHU @ Rio Rancho, 1700 Grande Blvd, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124
    • NMHU at the Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Rd., Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508

Ohio

Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH

  • Multi-location Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the following additional locations (Approved May 26, 2026):
    • Oakwood Correctional Facility, 3220 North West St., Lima, Ohio 45801
    • Dayton Board of Realtors, 1515 South Main Street, Dayton, Ohio 45409
    • Wayne High School, 5400 Chambersburg Rd, Dayton, Ohio 45424
    • Allen/Oakwood Correctional Institution (AOCI), 2338 North West Street, Lima, Ohio 45802
    • Franklin Medical Center (FMC), 1990 Harmon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
    • Northwest High School, 10761 Pippin Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
    • The Hope Center for Families, 1800 Harvard Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45406
    • Sinclair Aviation Maintenance Training Facility – Dayton International Airport, 3600 McCauley Dr, Vandalia, Ohio 45377
    • Franklin High School, 140 E. 6th St, Franklin, Ohio 45005

Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH

  • Multi-location Visit: Accepted the peer reviewer report on the following additional locations (Approved May 7, 2026):
    • Poland High School, 3199 Dobbins Rd., Poland, Ohio 44514
    • Austintown High School, 4560 Falcon Dr., Austintown, Ohio 44515