November 2021 Actions

Institutional Actions Council

The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on November 15–16, 2021.

Arizona

Certificate Approval

Northern Arizona University, AZ

• Culturally-Centered Addictions Research Training Certificate (CIP Code: 51.2212 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 15).
• Greenhouse Gas Accounting Certificate (CIP Code: 03.0103 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 30).
• Hospitality Innovative Technology Certificate (CIP Code: 52.0901/ Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 15).

Approval of Request for Change

Eastern Arizona College, Thatcher, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in Basic Marketing Management from 21 to 9 credit hours (CIP Code: 52.0703 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 9).
• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in Theatre Production from 21 to 10 credit hours (CIP Code: 50.0501 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 10).

Maricopa Community Colleges-Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
  • Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) Northeast, 1617 West Williams Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85027
  • Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) Southwest, 500 North Verrado Way, Buckeye, AZ 85326

Arkansas

Certificate Approval

NorthWest Arkansas Community College, AR

• Bicycle Assembly and Repair Technician Certificate (CIP Code: 47.0610 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 37).

Approval of Request for Change

Black River Technical College, Pocahontas, AR

• Approved the institution’s request to open three additional locations:
  • Sloan Hendrix High School, #3 Greyhound Circle, Imboden, Arkansas 72434
  • Walnut Ridge High School, 508 East Free Street, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas 72476
  • Hoxie High School, 602 West Hartigan Street, Hoxie, Arkansas 72433

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

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate of Proficiency in Industrial Motors and Controls from 21 credit hours to 12 credit hours, CIP Code 47.0302.

Ozarka College, Melbourne, AR

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location, Carpenter Technical Center, 16 Nix Ridge Road, Ash Flat, AR 72513.

University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Fayetteville, AR

• Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration (Information Systems) from 43 semester credit hours to 70 semester credit hours (CIP Code: 52.0201 / Program Level: Doctoral / Credit Hours: 70).

Colorado

Certificate Approval

Trinidad State Junior College, CO

• Computer Information Systems Certificate (CIP Code: 11.0103 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 30).
• Computer Information Systems Applications Specialist Certificate (CIP Code: 11.0103 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 29.
• Computer Information Systems Cloud Administration Certificate (CIP Code: 11.0103 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 29).
• Computer Information Systems Cybersecurity Certificate (CIP Code: 11.0103 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 36).
• Computer Information Systems Database Specialist Certificate (CIP Code: 11.0103 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 19).
• Computer Information Systems Technology in Agriculture Certificate (CIP Code: 11.0103 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 30).

Approval of Request for Change

Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science Occupational Therapy (CIP Code: 51.2306 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 76).

Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to open a new main campus at 1575 Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. The current main campus becomes a branch campus.

Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (CIP Code: 13.0301 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30).

Illinois

Certificate Approval

Northeastern Illinois University, IL

• Master of Public Health Certificate (CIP Code: 51.2201 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 18).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL

• Computing Fundamentals Campus Graduate Certificate (CIP Code: 11.0701 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 20).

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg, IL

Assurance Review

Benedictine University, Lisle, IL

• Accepted the team report.

Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, IL

• Accepted the team report.

Focused Visit

Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL

• Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to Core Components 1.A, 4.A, 4.B, 5.C. and 5.D.

Campus Evaluation Visit

Chamberlain University, Addison, IL

• Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, Chamberlain College of Nursing – Columbus Campus, 4111 Worth Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219.

Financial Indicators

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL

• Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S. Truman College, Chicago, IL

• Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.

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

• Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College, Chicago, IL

• Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College, Chicago, IL

• Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J. Daley College, Chicago, IL

• Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College, Chicago, IL

• Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.

Approval of Request for Change

College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to open four additional locations:
  • Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515
  • Edward Hospital, 801 S. Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540
  • Northwestern Medicine at Central DuPage Hospital, 25 N. Winfield Rd., Winfield, IL 60190
  • Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. First Ave Building 110/LL # 0223, Maywood, IL 60153

Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL

• Approved the Provisional Plan and teach out of students enrolled in the following programs:
  • Game Art (Bachelor of Arts)
  • Graphic Arts (Bachelor of Arts) (minor remains)
  • Theater (Bachelor of Arts) (minor and extra-curricular theater remains)
  • Chemistry (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science) (minor remains)
  • Women’s and Gender Studies (Bachelor of Arts; minor)
  • Women’s and Gender Studies (Certificate)
  • Emergency Medical Services (Bachelor of Science),
  • ESL (Master of Arts) (endorsement remains)
  • TESOL (Master of Arts) (certificate remains)
  • Associate of Arts Degree- Organizational Management (Associate of Arts/ADP)
  • Public Safety Administration (Bachelor of Science/ADP)
  • Human Resources Certificate (ADP)
  • Not-for-Profit Church Management (Bachelor of Science)
  • Church/Not-for-Profit (Minor)
  • Business Communication (Bachelor of Science, minor)
  • Church/Not-for-Profit Management; Entrepreneurship; School Business Management (Master of Business Administration specializations)
• Approved the teach-out of the additional location: Springleaf Tower, 3 Anson Road, #06-01, Singapore 079909.

DeVry University, Naperville, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: DeVry University – Encino, 15531 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 100, Encino, CA 91436.

Morton College, Cicero, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate in Engineering Science (CIP Code: 14.0101 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 65).

North Park University, Chicago, IL

• Approved the Provisional Plan and teach out of students enrolled in the following programs:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Scandinavian Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts/Science in Environmental Science
  • Bachelor of Arts/Science in Physics
  • Bachelor of Science in Business – Economics Concentration
  • Master of Science in Higher Education Administration
  • Graduate Certificate: Economics
  • Graduate Certificate: Finance
  • Graduate Certificate: Higher Education Administration
  • Graduate Certificate: Marketing Management
  • Graduate Certificate: Nonprofit Finance
  • Graduate Certificate: Operations Management
  • Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education (including Non- License option)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Art – Curatorial Studies Concentration
  • Bachelor of Music in Worship
  • Bachelor of Music in Performance
  • Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
  • Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Completion (R.N. to BSN)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (SPS only)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Location Intelligence

Parkland College, Champaign, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to open three additional locations:
  • Lincoln’s Challenge Academy, 212 W. Borman Drive, Rantoul, IL 61866
  • Accolade Healthcare of Paxton Senior Living, 450 E. Fulton Street, Paxton, IL 60957
  • Gibson Area Hospital (GAH) Annex, 420 E. 19^th Street, Gibson City, IL 60936

Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Advanced Technology Center, 1400 Big Thunder Road, Belvidere, IL 61008.

Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

• Approved the Provisional Plan and teach out of students enrolled in the Culinary Program.

Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville, IL

• Approved the institution’s request for approval to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in General Horticulture from 28 to 16 credit hours (CIP Code: 01.0601 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 16).
• Approved the institution’s request for approval to increase the credit hours for the Certificate in Culinary Arts from 23 to 30 credit hours (CIP Code: 12.0503 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 30).
• Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Certificate in Database Programming from 24 to 30 credit hours (CIP Code: 11.0802 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 30).
• Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Certificate in Management from 16 to 22 credit hours (CIP Code: 52.07033 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 16-22).

Denial of Request for Change

Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

• Denied the institution’s request for participation in the Notification Program for Additional Locations.

Indiana

Approval of Request for Change

Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Direct Entry Program: Registered Nurse (CIP Code: 51.3801 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 65).

Taylor University, Upland, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Data Science (CIP Code: 30.7001 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 123-129).

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (CIP Code: 31.0505 / Program Level: Doctoral / Credit Hours: 50-54).

Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to open three additional locations:
  • Washington High School, 608 E. Walnut, Washington, IN 47501
  • Prosser Career Education Center, 4202 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN 47150
  • Heartland Career Center, 79 South County Road 200 W, Wabash, IN 46992

Iowa

Approval of Request for Change

Mercy College of Health Science, Des Moines, IA

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in Medical Assisting Program from 43 credits to 28 credits.
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Nursing: Organizational and Systems Leadership (CIP Code: 51.3802 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 37).

Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Management (CIP Code: 52.0201 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 31).

Kansas

Certificate Approval

Washburn University of Topeka, KS

• Plumbing Technology Certificate (CIP Code: 46.0503 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 30).

Approval of Request for Change

Cloud County Community College, Concordia, KS

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan.

Hesston College, Hesston, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a Mechatronics Track (CIP Code: 14.4201 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 126).

Hutchinson Community College, Hutchison, KS

• Approved the teach-out plan for students enrolled in the Information Technology (IT) in Healthcare Certificate A program.

Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Business Administration (CIP Code: 52.0201 / Program Level: Doctoral / Credit Hours: 56).

Denial of Request for Change

MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS

• Denied the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counseling.

Michigan

Certificate Approval

Northern Michigan University, MI

• Cannabis Operations Certificate (CIP Code: 52.0205 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 16).
• Plant-Based Wellness Certificate (CIP Code: 51.0001 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 16).

Assurance Review

St. Clair County Community College, Port Huron, MI

• Accepted the team report.

Comprehensive Evaluation

Kirtland Community College, Grayling, MI

• Accepted the team report.

Financial Indicators

Cranbrook Academy of Art Bloomfield Hills, MI

• Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.

Approval of Request for Change

Adrian College, Adrian, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (CIP Code: 11.1099 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 124).
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Actuarial Concentration CIP Code: 52.1304 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 124).
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Business Administration with three tracks, General Business, Finance, and Accounting (CIP Code: 52.0201 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30) CIP Code: 52.0301 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30) CIP Code: 52.0801 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30).

Baker College, Owosso, MI

• Approved the teach-out plan for the closing of the Auburn Hills Campus, 1500 University Drive, Auburn Hills, MI 48326.

Macomb Community College, Warren, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate Degree of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene (CIP Code: 51.0602 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 88).

Southwestern Michigan College, Dowagiac MI

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

Wayne County Community College District, Detroit, MI

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

Minnesota

Certificate Approval

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, MN

• Digital Marketing Graduate Certificate (CIP Code: 52.1499 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 12).

Southwest Minnesota State University, MN

• Standards of Effective Practice Certificate (CIP Code: 13.0101 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 18).

Campus Evaluation Visit

Rasmussen University, Bloomington, MN

• Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, Tampa/Brandon Campus, 330 Brandon Town Center Drive, Brandon FL 33511.

Approval of Request for Change

Leech Lake Tribal College, Cass Lake, MN

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

Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Creative Leadership (CIP Code: 52.0213 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30).

Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Cybersecurity (CIP Code: 11.1003 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30).

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (CIP Code: 51.3801 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 133) and the Master of Science in Nursing (CIP Code: 51.3801 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 56).

Missouri

Financial Indicators

Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO

• Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.

Hannibal-LaGrange University, Hannibal, MO

• Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.

Lakeland Community College, Kirtland, OH

• Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.

Approval of Request for Change

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

• Approved the institution’s teach out of an additional location: Hillyard Technical Center, 3434 Faraon St., Saint Joseph, MO, 64506.

Missouri State University-West Plains, West Plains, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Community Behavioral Health Support (CIP Code: 51.1504 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 61).

Webster University, St. Louis, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to close the Westport, St. Louis, MO, additional location, 11885 Lackland Road, St. Louis, Missouri, 63146.
• Approved the teach-out plan for the closing of four additional locations:
  • Webster University – Great Lakes Naval Base, Navy College Office, Building 617, Room 201, 2221 MacDonough, Great Lakes, IL
  • Webster University – University Center of Lake County, 1200 University Center Drive, Graylake, IL
  • Webster University – Joint Base Myer/Henderson Hall, 1555 Southgate Rd., Building 29, Room 103, Arlington, VA
  • Webster University – Southern Maryland HEC, Maryland, 44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619

Nebraska

Approval of Request for Change

Southeast Community College Area, Lincoln, NE

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in Professional Truck Driver Training from 12 to 9 credits (CIP Code: 49.0205 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 9).

New Mexico

Certificate Approval

Western New Mexico University, NM

• Wildland Fire Science Fast Track Certificate (CIP Code: 43.0206 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 18).

North Dakota

Assurance Review

Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, SD

• Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

Dakota College at Bottineau, Bottineau, ND

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location, North Dakota State Hospital, 2605 Circle Drive, Jamestown, ND 58401.

Valley City State University, Valley City, ND

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Business Information Systems (CIP Code: 52.1201 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 35).

Ohio

Approval of Request for Change

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
  • Maumee High School, 1147 Saco Strett, Maumee, OH 43537
  • Sandusky High School, 2130 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky OH 44870

Central State University, Wilberforce, OH

• Approved the institution’s request for a change in student body.

Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH

• Approved the Provisional Plan for students enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Applied Industrial Technology Ironworking Program including a teach-out agreement with Northwest State Community College.

Marietta College, Marietta, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Planetary Science (CIP Code: 40.0203 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 65-68).

University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours from 85-90 credit hours to 69-74 depending on specialty track in the Doctor of Nursing Practice, Post-Baccalaureate to DNP-NP track and Post Master’s DNP track 51.3818.

Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (CIP Code: 51.3801 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 65).

Oklahoma

Assurance Review

Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College, Miami, OK

• Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

Eastern Oklahoma State College, Wilburton, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Meat Processing and Food Safety certificate from 35 credit hours to 24 credit hours, CIP 12.0506.

Oklahoma Christian University, Edmond, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to remove the stipulations limiting graduate programs.

Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration (CIP Code: 51.0701 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120).

University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cyber Studies (CIP Code: 11.1003 / Program Level: Doctoral / Credit Hours: 72).

South Dakota

Financial Indicators

National American University, Rapid City, SD

• Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.

Approval of Request for Change

Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, SD

• Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
  • Sioux Falls, 114 S Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
  • Pierre, 925 E Sioux Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501

West Virginia

Financial Indicators

West Virginia State University, Institute, WV

• Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.

Approval of Request for Change

Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (CIP Code: 51.0908 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120).

Glenville State College, Glenville, WV

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction (CIP Code: 13.0301 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30) and the Master of Arts in Teaching (CIP Code: 13.1299 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 36).

Salem University, Salem, WV

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Health & Human Performance (CIP Code: 31.0505 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 36).

Wisconsin

Certificate Approval

Moraine Park Technical College, WI

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate (CIP Code: 51.0910/ Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 69).

Financial Indicators

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI

• Concurred with the Financial Panel’s findings.

Approval of Request for Change

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
  • Westwood Elementary School, 1155 Westwood Drive, De Pere, Wisconsin 54115
  • The Morgan Building, 120 East Harris Street, Appleton, Wisconsin 54911

University of Wisconsin-River Falls, River Falls, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Ed.D. in Montessori Studies (CIP Code: 13.0901/ Program Level: Doctoral / Credit Hours: 54).

Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science with a major in Communication Disorders (CIP Code: 51.0201 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120).
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (CIP Code: 51.0203 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 54).

Western Technical College, La Crosse, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in CNC Operator from 6 credit hours to 4 credit hours (CIP Code: 48.0510 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 4).
• Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Certificate in Food Industry Aid from 4 credit hours to 6 credit hours (CIP Code: 12.0507 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 6).