December 2019 Actions
Institutional Actions Council, December 4–5
Institutional Actions Council, December 10
Institutional Actions Council
The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on December 4–5, 2019.
Arkansas
Approval of Request for Change
University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello, AR
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and the Associate of Science in Criminal Justice.
Colorado
Approval of Request for Change
Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Colorado Early Colleges Aurora (CECA), 350 North Blackhawk Street, Aurora, CO 80011.
Northeastern Junior College, Sterling, CO
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Northeastern Junior College Yuma location: 910 S. Main St., Yuma, CO 80759.
United States Air Force Academy, USAF Academy, CO
- Approved to offer distance education courses.
Denial of Request for Change
Trinidad State Junior College, Trinidad, CO
- Denied the institution’s request to offer the following programs:
- Associate of Applied Science in Maintenance Electrician
- Associate of Applied Science in Construction Electrician
- Associate of Applied Science in Barbering
- Associate of Applied Science in Cosmetology
Illinois
Certificate Approval
Kishwaukee College, IL
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
St. John’s College, Springfield, IL
Focused Visit
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
- Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to Core Components 2.A., 4.B., 4.C., 5.B. and 5.D.
Approval of Request for Change
Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Quincy, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology.
Chamberlain University, Downers Grove, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Healthcare Administration.
Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to change its mission statement.
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Berlin School of Business and Innovation GmbH, Geschaftsfuhrer: Marcus Friedrichs Potsdamer Strabe 180-182, 10783 Berlin.
National Louis University, Chicago, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Business Administration.
Richland Community College, Decatur, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Agronomy.
Shawnee Community College, Ullin, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Cairo Extension Center, 2035 Washington Ave, Cairo, IL 62914.
Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Education degree.
Indiana
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Indiana University Southeast, Richmond, IN
Approval of Request for Change
Huntington University, Huntington, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Physician Assistant Studies.
Kansas
Approval of Request for Change
Baker University, Baldwin City, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Stucky Middle School, 4545 Broadview Circle, Wichita, KS 67220.
Pratt Community College, Pratt, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Dodge City Community College, 1508 W. Beeson, Dodge City, KS 67801.
Salina Area Technical College, Salina, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Police Science.
University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Occupational Therapy.
Michigan
Focused Visit
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, Mount Pleasant, MI
- Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to program review and assessment.
Approval of Request for Change
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College, Baraga, MI
- Approved to offer correspondence education courses.
Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to change the institution’s mission statement.
Minnesota
Certificate Approval
Anoka Technical College, MN
- Welding Engineering Technology/Technician
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
Hibbing Community College, Hibbing, MN
Comprehensive Evaluation
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN
- Accepted the team report.
Missouri
Certificate Approval
Columbia College, MO
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
William Jewell College, MO
- Voice and Opera
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO
Focused Visit
Evangel University, Springfield, MO
- Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to finances.
Approval of Request for Change
A. T. Still University of Health Sciences, Kirksville, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice and the Master of Science in Nursing.
Moberly Area Community College, Moberly, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology.
Ranken Technical College, St. Louis, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Saint Charles Community College, Cottleville, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: HSI, 1125 East Cherry St., Troy, MO 63379.
Stephens College, Columbia, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Health Information Management.
Nebraska
Approval of Request for Change
Wayne State College, Wayne, NE
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Instituto Pedagogico Arubano (IPA), Isaac Wagemakerstraat 11, San Nicholas, Aruba.
North Dakota
Approval of Request for Change
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Occupational Therapy.
Ohio
Certificate Approval
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Sciences, OH
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Focused Visit
Capital University, Columbus, OH
- Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to the appropriateness of the approval of the Change of Control, Control or Organization and its compliance with the Eligibility Requirements and the Criteria for Accreditation.
Approval of Request for Change
Cincinnati Christian University, Cincinnati, OH
- Approved the institution’s provisional plan and teach-out arrangements with the following institutions:
- Central Christian College of the Bible, Moberly, MO
- Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL
- Crown College, Saint Bonifacius, MN
- Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
- Kentucky Christian University, Grayson, KY
- Lincoln Christian University, Lincoln, IL
- Mid-America Christian University, Oklahoma City, OK
- Mount St. Joseph University, Cincinnati, OH
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Mt. Vernon, OH
- Point University, West Point, GA
- Thomas More University, Crestview Hills, KY
- Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Cincinnati, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Culinary and Food Science.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Land Surveying.
Clark State Community College, Springfield, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Web Design and Development.
Owens Community College, Perrysburg, OH
- Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Cincinnati Roofers Union Local #42 to offer the Associate of Technical Studies.
- Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Cleveland Roofers Union Local #44 to offer the Associate of Technical Studies.
- Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Columbus Roofers Union Local #86 to offer the Associate of Technical Studies.
- Approved the institution’s request to for a contractual arrangement with Cincinnati Iron Workers Local #44 to offer the Associate of Technical Studies.
- Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Toledo Boilermakers Local #85 to offer the Associate of Technical Studies.
Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Agricultural Sciences.
University of Cincinnati-Clermont College, Batavia, OH
- Approved the institution’s teach-out plan to close the additional location: UC East-UC Clermont College, effective August 2020.
Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Beachwood High School, 25100 Fairmount Boulevard, Beachwood, OH 44122.
Oklahoma
Comprehensive Evaluation
Southwestern Christian University, Bethany, OK
- Accepted the team report.
Wisconsin
Approval of Request for Change
Carroll University, Waukesha, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate in Nursing.
- Approved the institution’s request for a change in student body.
Carthage College, Kenosha, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer a 3+2 program in the Bachelor of Arts in Allied Health Science and a Master of Arts in Athletic Training.
Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire, WI
- Approved the institution’s request for access to the Notification Program for Additional Locations within HLC’s 19-state region.
Herzing University, Madison, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to close the Brookfield Campus of Herzing University, 555 S. Executive Drive, Brookfield, WI 53005 and re-open at 15895 W. Bluemound Road, Brookfield, WI 53005.
Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate in Sports and Recreation Management.
Board of Trustees
The Higher Learning Commission’s Board of Trustees took the following action on December 9, 2019.
Arkansas
College of the Ouachitas, Approved the extension of accreditation related to the application for Change of Control, Structure or Organization, wherein the institution becomes a member of the Arkansas State University System.
Institutional Actions Council
The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following action on December 10, 2019.
Illinois
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Southeastern Illinois College, Harrisburg, IL