February 2022 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 February 2022 are published below and/or on the institution’s Statement of Accreditation Status in the HLC Directory of Institutions.

Board Actions, February 25 IAC Actions, February 28–March 1

Board of Trustees

The Higher Learning Commission’s Board of Trustees took the following actions on February 25, 2022.

Arkansas

Arkansas Baptist College, Removed from Probation.

Illinois

Morton College, Removed from Notice.

Minnesota

Hibbing Community College, Itasca Community College, Mesabi Range College, Rainy River Community College and Vermilion Community College, Approved the extension of accreditation related to the application for Change of Control, Structure or Organization wherein the institutions execute a plan of merger resulting in the Northeast Higher Education District becoming the sole HLC-accredited entity and operating henceforth as a single unified institution with six branch campuses named Minnesota North College.

Ohio

Ohio Christian University, Removed from Notice.

Oklahoma

Bacone College, Removed from Probation.

West Virginia

Huntington Junior College, Approved the extension of accreditation related to the application for Change of Control, Structure or Organization wherein the institution is acquired by Certell, Inc. by and through its wholly-owned subsidiary SensibleSchool, Inc.

Institutional Actions Council

The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on February 28–March 1, 2022.

Arizona

Certificate Approval

Cochise College, AZ

  • Medical Billing and Coding Certificate (CIP Code: 51.0713 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 27).

Eastern Arizona College, AZ

  • Basic Industrial Robotic Technology Certificate (CIP Code: 15.0405 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 16).

Maricopa Community Colleges-Rio Salado Community College, AZ

  • Nanotechnology and Manufacturing Certificate of Completion (CIP Code: 15.1601 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 19).

University of Phoenix, AZ

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post Master’s Certificate (CIP Code: 51.3810 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 28).

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ

Arkansas

Approval of Request for Change

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education, Fort Smith, AR

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Research Institute and Wellness Center, 1000 Fianna Way, Fort Smith, AR 72908.

Black River Technical College, Pocahontas, AR

  • Approved the institution’s request to open the following additional locations:
    • Valley View High School, 2116 Yarbrough Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72404.
    • Brookland High School, 100 W. School Street, Brookland, AR 72417
    • Greene County Tech High School, 5413 West Kingshighway, Paragould, AR 72450
    • Paragould High School, 1701Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450
    • Piggott High School, 533 East Main, Piggott, AR 72454
    • Rector High School, 520 West 5th Street, Rector, AR 72461
    • Marmaduke High School, 1010 Greyhound Drive, Marmaduke, AR 72443
    • Pocahontas High School, 2312 Stadium Drive, Pocahontas, AR 72455
    • Corning High School, 500 Bobcat Lane, Corning, AR 72422
    • Maynard High School, 74 Campus Drive, Maynard, AR 72444

Colorado                

Certificate Approval

Colorado Mountain College, CO

  • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (CIP Code: 51.0904 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 13).

Approval of Request for Change

Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, CO

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

Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Future Forward Washington Square 12521 Washington Street, Thornton, CO 80241.

Illinois

Certificate Approval

Elgin Community College, IL

  • Medical Assisting Certificate (CIP Code: 51.0801 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 30).

Loyola University of Chicago, IL

  • Foundations of Instructional Design Certificate (CIP Code: 13.0501 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 12).
  • Instructional Design Professional Certificate (CIP Code: 13.0501 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 18).

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Fox College, Tinley Park, IL

National Louis University, Chicago, IL

Comprehensive Evaluation

Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL

  • Accepted the team report.

Staff Action Recommendation

American Academy of Art College, Chicago, IL

  • Accepted the staff recommendation.

Campus Evaluation Visit

Chamberlain University, Addison, IL

  • Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, Chamberlain University, Chamberlain College of Nursing, 2718 West Roscoe Street, Chicago, IL 60618.
  • Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, Chamberlain University College of Nursing – Irwindale, 4910 Rivergrade Rd., Irwindale, CA 91706.

Approval of Request for Change

Augustana College, Rock Island, IL

  • Approved Augustana College to offer correspondence education courses.

Benedictine University, Lisle, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice (CIP Code: 51.3818 / Program Level: Doctoral / Credit Hours: 36).

Chamberlain University, Addison, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to close Chamberlain University College of Nursing – Miramar – Branch Campus – 300 SW 145th Avenue, Miramar, FL 33027 and re-open it as Chamberlain University- Chamberlain College of Nursing, 10315 USA Today Way, Miramar, FL 33025.

DeVry University, Naperville, IL

  • Approved the teach-out and closing of 20 additional locations:
    • DeVry University – Westminster, 1870 W 122nd Ave, Westminster, CO 80234. Effective closure date: 6/30/22.
    • DeVry University-Miramar, 3350 SW 148th Ave., Ste. 110, Miramar, FL 33027. Effective closure date: 6/30/22.
    • DeVry University- Kansas City, 1310 E. 104th Street, 1st Floor, Ste. 120, Kansas City, MO 64131. Effective closure date: 6/30/22.
    • DeVry University- Cincinnati, 3825 Edwards Road, Suite 103, Cincinnati, OH 45209. Effective closure date: 6/30/22.
    • DeVry University – Fort Washington, 1015 Virginia Drive, Suite 110, Fort Washington, PA 19034. Effective closure date: 6/30/22.
    • DeVry University – Philadelphia, 1800 JFK Boulevard, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Effective closure date: 6/30/22.
    • DeVry University- Nashville, 301 S Perimeter Part Dr., Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37211. Effective closure date: 6/30/22.
    • DeVry University- Chesapeake, 1317 Executive Blvd., Ste. 130, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Effective closure date: 6/30/22.
    • DeVry University- Jacksonville, 4887 Belfort Rd., Ste. 400, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Effective closure date: 10/31/22
    • DeVry University- Folsom, 950 Iron Point Road, Ste. 100, Folsom, CA 95630. Effective closure date: 3/31/23.
    • DeVry University- Charlotte, Charleston Row, 2015 Ayrsley Town Blvd., Ste. 109, Charlotte, NC 28273. Effective closure date: 6/30/23.
    • DeVry University- Henderson, 2490 Paseo Verde Parkway, Suite 150, Henderson, NV 89074. Effective closure date: 9/30/26.
    • DeVry University- San Antonio, 814 Arion Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78216. Effective closure date: 9/30/26.
    • DeVry University- Alpharetta, 555 North Point Center East, Suite #175, Alpharetta, GA 30022. Effective closure date: 6/30/22.
    • DeVry University – Atlanta/Cobb, 3225 Cumberland Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30339. Effective closure date: 6/30/22.
    • DeVry University- Duluth, 3505 Koger Blvd., Ste 100, Duluth, GA 30096. Effective closure date: 6/30/22.
    • DeVry University- Gurnee, 1325 Tri-State Parkway, Suite #120, Gurnee, IL 60031. Effective closure date: 6/30/22.
    • DeVry University- Tinley Park, 18624 W Creek Dr, Tinley Park, IL 60477. Effective closure date: 6/30/22.
    • DeVry College of New York-Queens, 99-21 Queens Boulevard, Rego Park, NY 11374. Effective closure date: 6/30/22.
    • DeVry University-Addison, 1221 North Swift Rd., Addison, IL 60101. Effective closure date: 12/11/23.

Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: New Trier High School, 7 Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093.

Indiana

Approval of Request for Change

Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN

  • Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Flamingo Air to offer the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management (CIP Code: 49.0104 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120) and the Associate of Science in Professional Pilot (CIP Code: 49.0102 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 60).

Iowa

Approval of Request for Change

University of Dubuque, Dubuque, IA

  • Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
    • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Dr., Iowa City, IA 52242
    • Pima Community College Northwest Campus, 7600 N Shannon Road, Tucson AZ 85709

Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA

  • Approved the institution’s request to close the additional location Upper Iowa University – Madison, WI 3 Point Place, Suite 150, Madison, WI and re-open at Upper Iowa University – Madison, 1651 John Q Hammons Drive, Middleton, WI 53562.

William Penn University, Oskaloosa, IA

  • Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Bachelor of Arts in New Media Film and Video Production, from 67 to 45 credit hours (CIP Code: 50.0602 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 45).

Kansas

Certificate Approval

Colby Community College, KS

  • Welding Technology Certificate (CIP Code: 48.0508 / Program Level: Associate / Credit Hours: 32).

University of Kansas, KS

  • Advanced American Sign Language Graduate Certificate (CIP Code: 16.1601 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 15).
  • ASL/English Interpreting Graduate Certificate (CIP Code: 16.1601 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 15).
  • Deaf Studies and Social Justice Graduate Certificate (CIP Code: 16.1601 / Program Level: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Credit Hours: 15).

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Baker University, Baldwin City, KS

Michigan

Certificate Approval

Delta College, MI

  • Plant Based Nutrition Certificate of Achievement (CIP Code: 30.1901 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 17).

Henry Ford College, MI

  • User Experience (UX) Design Certificate (CIP Code: 11.0105 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 6).

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, MI

Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI

Approval of Request for Change

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

  • Approved the teach-out plan for the closing of the additional location: East Lansing Center, 2900 West Road, Suite 301, East Lansing, MI 48823-6386.

Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
    • Battle Creek Central High School, 100 W. Van Buren St., Battle Creek, MI 49017
    • Calhoun Area Career Center, 475 E. Roosevelt Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49017

Southwestern Michigan College, Dowagiac, MI

  • Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in Construction Trades, from 34 to 24 credit hours (CIP Code: 46.0201 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 24).
  • Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in Welding Technology, from 34 to 25 credit hours, CIP 48.0508 (CIP Code: 48.0508 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 25).

Minnesota

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Minnesota West Community and Technical College, MN

Winona State University, Winona, MN

Approval of Request for Change

Red Lake Nation College, Red Lake, MN

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

Missouri

Certificate Approval

East Central College, MO

  • Licensed Practical Nurse Program Certificate (CIP Code: 51.3901 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 55.

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Saint Charles Community College, Cottleville, MO

Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

Approval of Request for Change

Maryville University of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (CIP Code: 11.0102 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 33).

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location, Blue Springs Freshman Center, 2103 NW Vesper St., Blue Springs, MO 64015.

Ozarks Technical Community College, Springfield, MO

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

Webster University, St. Louis, MO

  • Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan to close four additional locations:
    • Webster University – Greenville, 124 Verddean Blvd, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29607
    • Webster University – Irvine, 32 Discovery, #250, Irvine, CA 92618
    • Webster University – Louisville, 1000 4th St., Louisville, KY 40203
    • Webster University – Ocala, 4414 SW College Road, Suite 942, Ocala, FL 34474

Westminster College, Fulton, MO

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

Nebraska

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Doane University, Crete, NE

Campus Evaluation Visit

Creighton University, Omaha, NE

  • Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, Health Sciences – Phoenix, 3100 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85013.

New Mexico

Approval of Request for Change

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development, Santa Fe, NM

  • Approved the institution’s request for a change in mission and student body in relation to offering a third program at a higher degree level.
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Fine Arts, Cultural Administration (CIP Code: 50.1002 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 46).

Luna Community College, Las Vegas, NM

  • Approved the Provisional Plan.

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Philosophy in Transdisciplinary Cybersecurity (CIP Code: 29.0207 / Program Level: Doctor / Credit Hours: 68).
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Transdisciplinary Cybersecurity (CIP Code: 29.0207 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30).
  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Professional Master in Transdisciplinary Cybersecurity (CIP Code: 29.0207 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 30).

New Mexico State University, Dona Ana Community College, Las Cruces, NM

  • Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Certificate of Completion in Automotive Technology from 16–19 to 32–33 credit hours (CIP Code: 47.0604 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 32-33).

North Dakota

Certificate Approval

University of Jamestown, ND

  • Law Enforcement Leadership Certificate (CIP Code: 52.0213 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 12).
  • Law Enforcement Leadership Certificate (CIP Code: 52.0213 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 12).

Comprehensive Evaluation

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, New Town, ND

  • Accepted the team report.

Ohio

Certificate Approval

James A. Rhodes State College, OH

  • Construction Management Certificate (CIP Code: 15.1001 / Program Level: Courses Only / Credit Hours: 30).

Interim Reports

Owens Community College, Perrysburg, OH

  • Affirmed the findings of the interim report on assessment of student learning in course and program outcomes, general education and cocurricular programs.

Comprehensive Evaluation

United Theological Seminary, Dayton, OH

  • Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Cincinnati, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in Avionics from 53 to 12 credit hours (CIP Code: 15.0801 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 12).

Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request for a change in mission and student body in relation to offering a third program at a higher degree level.

Hiram College, Hiram, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor in Esports and Gaming Administration (CIP Code: 31.0504 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 46-49).

Walsh University, North Canton, OH

  • Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Neuhaus Education Center to offer the Master of Dyslexia Therapy, CIP 13.1011.

South Dakota

Approval of Request for Change

Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Nursing and Post Master’s Certificate (CIP Code: 51.3801 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours 41-46) (CIP Code: 51.3801 / Program Level: Certificate / Credit Hours: 21).

Western Dakota Technical College, Rapid City, SD

  • Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Phillip – 30 Scottie Avenue, Philip, SD 57567.

West Virginia

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV

Comprehensive Evaluation

Mountwest Community and Technical College, Huntington, WV

  • Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, Moorefield, WV

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

Wisconsin

Certificate Approval

Moraine Park Technical College, WI

  • Truck Driving Certificate (CIP Code: 49.0205 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 9).

Approval of Request for Change

Concordia University, Mequon, WI

  • Approved the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Marshfield Clinic School of Radiography to offer the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology (CIP Code: 51.0911 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 121).

Herzing University, Madison, WI

  • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice (CIP Code: 51.3818 / Program Level: Doctoral / Credit Hours: 32).

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI

  • Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Master of Science in Education in Professional Counseling with School Counseling emphasis, from 48 to 60 credit hours (CIP Code: 13.1101 / Program Level: Master / Credit Hours: 60).

Wyoming

Certificate Approval

Laramie County Community College, WY

  • Telecommunications Specialist Certificate (CIP Code: 11.0901 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 17).
  • Virtualization and Cloud Administrator Certificate (CIP Code: 11.1002 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 16).
  • Wyoming Highway Patrol Academy Certificate (CIP Code: 43.0107 / Program Level: Pre-Associates Certificate / Credit Hours: 18).

Approval of Request for Change

Central Wyoming College, Riverton, WY

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

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