May 2021 Actions
Institutional Actions Council, May 3–4
Institutional Actions Council
The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on May 3–4, 2021.
Arizona
Certificate Approval
Arizona Western College, AZ
- Medical Coding and Billing
Coconino County Community College, AZ
- Assisted Living Facility Caregiver Certificate
- Automotive Technology Certificate
- Google IT Support Professional Certificate
- Amazon Web Services Certificate
Maricopa Community Colleges-Rio Salado, AZ
- Certificate of Completion in Substance Use Prevention and Interventions
Yavapai College, AZ
- Plumbing Technician Certificate
- HVAC Service Technician Certificate
- Entrepreneurship Principles and Practice Certificate
- Strategic Leadership Certificate
- Baking and Pastry Certificate
Approval of Request for Change
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Health Administration: Operational Leadership
Maricopa Community Colleges-South Mountain Community College, Phoenix, AZ
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Pima County Community College District, Tucson, AZ
- Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours from 30 to 17 credit hours for the Special Education Mild-Moderate Disabilities Certification for Certified Teachers – Post Degree Certificate for Direct Employment.
- Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Basic Social Services Certificate from 18 to 24 credit hours.
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry, 6911 N. Douglas, AZ 85607.
Denial of Request for Change
Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ
- Denied the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Theology, Worldview, & Culture.
Arkansas
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Ozarka College, Melbourne, AR
University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana, Hope, AR
Approval of Request for Change
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education, Fort Smith, AR
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the following:
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree (DPT)
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
Black River Technical College, Pocahontas, AR
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Science in Education.
East Arkansas Community College, Forrest City, AR
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Southern Arkansas University Tech, Camden, AR
- Approved the institution’s request to convert the Technical Certificate in Cosmetology from clock to credit hours.
Colorado
Certificate Approval
Colorado Mountain College, CO
- Pharmacy Technician
- Certified Addiction Specialist
- Certified Addiction Technician
Colorado State University, CO
- Applied Positive Psychology
Approval of Request for Change
Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Leadership and Policy.
Colorado Northwestern Community College, Rangely, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associates and Certificate in Computer and Information Systems Security.
Colorado State University-Global Campus, Aurora, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Program.
Illinois
Certificate Approval
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S. Truman College, IL
- Learning Behavior Specialist 1
Concordia University Chicago, IL
- Cybersecurity Governance Certificate
Dominican University, IL
- Cybersecurity Governance Certificate
Elmhurst University, IL
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Moraine Valley Community College, IL
- ASL Deaf Studies
Parkland College, IL
- Emergency Medical Services: Advanced EMT
- Mental Health
Shawnee Community College, IL
- Medical Assistant
- Esthetics
- Barber
Southwestern Illinois College, IL
- Pharmacy Technician Certificate
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Blackburn College, Carlinville, IL
Campus Evaluation Visit
Chamberlain University, Downers Grove, IL
- Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, Chamberlain College of Nursing – San Antonio, One 51 Office Centre, 9810 State Highway 151, San Antonio, TX.
- Affirmed the quality of the branch campus Chamberlain University College of Nursing – Tysons Corner Campus, 1951 Kidwell Drive, Vienna, VA 22182.
Approval of Request for Change
Adler University, Chicago, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Adler Graduate School, 10225 Yellow Cir. Dr., Minnetonka, MN 55343.
Augustana College, Rock Island, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology.
Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to change the Master of Science in Accountancy from quarter credit hours to semester credit hours.
- Approved the institution’s request to change the Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior from quarter credit hours to semester credit hours.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science (M.S.) in Sport Coaching Development.
- Approved the institution’s request to switch the Master of Business Administration from quarter credit hours to semester credit hours.
- Approved the institution’s request to switch the Master of Science in Business Analytics from quarter credit hours to semester credit hours.
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.
DeVry University, Naperville, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location at DeVry University – San Antonio, 814 Arion Parkway, Suite 120, San Antonio, TX 78216.
- Approved the teach-out plan for the closing of the additional location: DeVry University - Seven Hills, 4141 Rockside Road, Suite 110, Seven Hills, OH 44131.
Fox College, Bedford Park, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to open a new main campus at 18020 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477 and re-classify the Bedford Park, IL, main campus as an additional location.
Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the following three pre-associate certificates from 16 to 12 credits:
- Breads/Cakes
- Cookies/Pies/Petit fours/Showpieces
- Desserts/French Pastry/Custards
Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL
- Approved the institution’s request offer distance education courses and programs.
National Louis University, Chicago, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Social Work.
North Central College, Naperville, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Oak Point University (Resurrection University), Chicago, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location, Oak Point University, 2122 York Road, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523.
Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer three new certificate programs: Fundamentals of Mechatronics, Advanced Mechatronics, and Advanced Supply Chain Management.
South Suburban College, South Holland, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Indiana
Certificate Approval
Purdue University, IN
- Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Telemental Health Counseling
Approval of Request for Change
American College of Education, Indianapolis, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Business Administration in Social Impact.
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
- Approved the institution’s contractual arrangement with ATP Flight School (ATP USA, Inc.) which will provide coursework for the AS in Professional Pilot and BS in Aviation Management.
Manchester University, North Manchester, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Nutrition and Nutrigenomics.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and one program.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, St. Mary of the Woods, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer a Ph.D. in Global Leadership.
Trine University, Angola, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Nursing, and 2 graduate level Nursing Certificates in Education and Leadership.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology.
Iowa
Certificate Approval
Grand View University, IA
- Professional Sales Certificate
Approval of Request for Change
Emmaus Bible College, Dubuque, IA
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Kansas
Certificate Approval
Dodge City Community College, KS
- Electrical Technology
Kansas City Kansas Community College, KS
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
- Surveying Technology
Labette Community College, KS
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Approval of Request for Change
Bethel College, North Newton, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Software Development.
Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Shawnee, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: CBTS – Anaheim, CA 1815 E. Center Street, Anaheim, CA 92805.
Cowley College, Arkansas City, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science Degree, Certificate A, Certificate C in Aviation Mechanic – Powerplant.
MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to change the credit hours for the postmasters certificate in Nursing Education.
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location at Embassy Suites Kansas City/Olathe Hotel and Conference Center, 10401 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 66061.
Newman University, Wichita, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to advance the degree for the Nurse Anesthesia program for Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia to the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP).
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Business Administration.
Washburn University of Topeka, Topeka, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location, Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers (TCALC), 500 SW Tuffy Kellogg Drive, Topeka, KS 66606.
Michigan
Certificate Approval
Jackson College, MI
- Empower Lineworker Pre-Apprentice Program
Saginaw Valley State University, MI
- Long Term Care Administrator Certificate
Schoolcraft College, MI
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Post-Associate Certificate
- Computed Tomography Post-Associate Certificate
Approval of Request for Change
College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts degrees in Color and Materials Design, Interaction Design, Systems Design Thinking, and Transportation Design.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Motion Design and Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees in Design for Climate Action.
Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Public Administration in Nonprofit Leadership/Social Justice and Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership for Social Justice.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
North Central Michigan College, Petoskey, MI - Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Minnesota
Certificate Approval
Central Lakes College, MN
- Agronomy Diploma
- Marine and Powersports Technology Diploma
- Fire Emergency Response Certificate
- Emergency Medical Response Technician Certificate
Approval of Request for Change
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Education (EdD) specialization in Educational Leadership (which is currently offered in a credit-based model) in its direct assessment delivery option, FlexPath.
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Orlando Campus Center, 20 North Orange Avenue, Suite 102B, Orlando, Florida 32801.
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies, Center City, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Rasmussen University, Bloomington, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to close the branch campus: Tampa/Brandon, 4042 Park Oaks Blvd., Tampa, FL 33610 and reopen at 330 Brandon Town Center Drive, Brandon, FL 33511.
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, St. Paul, MN
- Approved the institution’s contractual arrangement with The Islamic Seminary of America (TISA) which will provide coursework for the Master of Divinity in Interreligious Chaplaincy (Islamic Focus).
Denial of Request for Change
White Earth Tribal and Community College, Mahnomen, MN
- Denied the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and one program.
Missouri
Certificate Approval
University of Central Missouri, MO
- Emergency Services Management Certificate
- Spanish for Healthcare Professionals Certificate
- Environmental Hazards Certificate
- Emergency Management Certificate
- Business Continuity Certificate
- Agriculture Graduate Certificate
- Public Administration Graduate Certificate
- Policy & Planning Graduate Certificate
- Social Gerontology Graduate Certificate
Staff Action Recommendation
Maryville University of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
- Accepted the staff recommendation.
Campus Evaluation Visit
Park University, Parkville, MO
- Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, Park University Gilbert, University Building, 92 W Vaughn Avenue, Gilbert, AZ 85233.
Approval of Request for Change
Stephens College, Columbia, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to change the Student Body.
Webster University, St. Louis, MO
- Approved the institution’s provisional plan for the teach out of an additional location: Peterson AFB, 201 W. Stewart Ave, Building 1141, Suite 113A, Peterson AFB, CO 80914, effective October 16, 2020.
- Approved the teach-out plan for the additional location: Kansas City, 10450 Holmes Road, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64131.
Nebraska
Certificate Approval
Western Nebraska Community College, NE
- Engine and Powertrain Certificate
- Advanced Electrical/Mechanical Certificate
Approval of Request for Change
Nebraska Indian Community College, Macy, NE
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, NE
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
New Mexico
Approval of Request for Change
New Mexico State University Carlsbad, Carlsbad, NM
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the AAS in Natural Gas Compression Technology.
Northern New Mexico College, Espanola, NM
- Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
- 412 JATC, 1789 Central Avenue Suites 7 & 8, Los Alamos, NM 87544
- 412 JATC, 411 Arizona SE ABQ, NM 87108
North Dakota
Certificate Approval
Dickinson State University, ND
- Welding Technology
Approval of Request for Change
Cankdeska Cikana Community College, Fort Totten, ND
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, New Town, ND
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Ohio
Certificate Approval
Case Western Reserve University, OH
- Leadership Excel and Achievement Program
Clark State College, OH
- Peer Recovery Support Short-Term Technical Certificate
James A. Rhodes State College, OH
- Supply Chain Management Certificate
- Mammography
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- Agronomy Certificate
- Addiction Services
- Prescription Mapping in Agriculture
Kent State University, OH
- Medical Assisting
- Brewing Technology
Ohio University, OH
- Strategic Communication Management
Stark State College, OH
- Professional Digital Reporter Career Enhancement Certificate
- Professional Digital Editor Career Enhancement Certificate
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Northwest State Community College, Archbold, OH
Approval of Request for Change
Central State University, Wilberforce, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Professional Studies in Retail Design.
Lourdes University, Sylvania, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice, Concentration in Nurse Anesthesia.
Mercy College of Ohio, Toledo, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to change the length of semesters/terms from 16 weeks to 15 weeks for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Tiffin University, Tiffin, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location at American University in Switzerland, Chemin du Levant 5, 1814 Tour-de-Peilz Switzerland.
Oklahoma
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Bethany College, Lindsborg, KS
Cameron University, Lawton, OK
Approval of Request for Change
Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Bartlesville, OK
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location, Milestone Church, 201 Mount Gilead Road, Keller, TX 76248.
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Chickasha, OK
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
South Dakota
Approval of Request for Change
Dakota State University, Madison, SD
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science.
Sinte Gleska University, Mission, SD
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Denial of Request for Change
Dakota State University, Madison, SD
- Denied the institution’s request to remove stipulations at the doctoral level.
West Virginia
Focused Visit
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, Moorefield, WV
- Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to Core Components 3C (faculty matters), 4A (scheduled program reviews), 5A (adequacy of finances) and 5D (evidence of data-based planning and decision-making).
Approval of Request for Change
Bethany College, Bethany, WV
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Concord University, Athens, WV
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Business Administration.
Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Strategic Leadership.
Wisconsin
Certificate Approval
Gateway Technical College, WI
- Practical Nursing
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, WI
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, WI
- Senior Living and Services Leadership
University of Wisconsin-Parkside, WI
- Certificate in Senior Living and Services Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, WI
- Graduate Certificate in Senior Living and Services Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, WI
- APBIOINCRT: Applied Bioinformatics Certificate
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, WI
- Electricity (Construction) Apprentice
Staff Action Recommendation
St. Norbert College, De Pere, WI
- Accepted the staff recommendation.
Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI
- Accepted the staff recommendation.
Approval of Request for Change
Bellin College, Green Bay, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).
College of Menominee Nation, Keshena, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the following:
- Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Agriculture
Marian University, Fond du Lac, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to off the Masters of Health Care Administration (MHCA).
Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the two-year associate degree in Electromechanical Technology as a credit-based Competency-Based Education (CBE).
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, Shell Lake, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the following:
- Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts
- Associate of Science in Liberal Arts
Wyoming
Certificate Approval
Laramie County Community College, WY
- Spanish in the Workplace
Approval of Request for Change
Western Wyoming Community College, Rock Springs, WY
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Science in Paramedicine.
Board of Trustees
The Higher Learning Commission’s Board of Trustees took the following action on May 14, 2021.
Missouri
Cox College, Approved the extension of accreditation related to the application for Change of Control, Structure or Organization wherein the institution, through a plan of merger, reverts to an operating division of Cox Medical Centers.