July 2024 Actions

Institutional Actions Council

The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on July 15–16, 2024.

Arizona

Certificate Program Approval

Arizona Western College, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Electronics Technician (Pre-Associates Certificate, 8 credit hours, CIP code 15.0303)

Cochise College, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Dental Office Assistant Certificate (Associate, 16 credit hours, CIP code 51.0601)

Coconino County Community College, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Automated Industrial Technology Certificate (Courses Only, 16 credit hours, CIP code 15.0406)
  • Law Enforcement Training Certificate (Courses only, 40 credit hours, CIP code 43.0107)

Maricopa Community Colleges-Glendale Community College, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • 5299N IT Fundamentals (Pre-Associates Certificate, 3 credit hours, CIP code 11.0101)

Maricopa Community Colleges-Mesa Community College, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • V.A.C. Residential Service (Pre-Associates Certificate, 17 credit hours, CIP code 47.0201)
  • Construction Trades: Solar Energy (Pre-Associates Certificate, 17 credit hours, CIP code 15.1703)
  • IT Fundamentals (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 3 credit hours, CIP code 11.0101)
  • Construction Trades: Masonry (Pre-Associates Certificate, 21 credit hours, CIP code 46.0101)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

American InterContinental University System, Chandler, AZ

Approval of Request for Change

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Doctor of Behavioral Health in Applied Behavior Analysis (CIP code 42.2814), from 84 to 60 credit hours.

Arizona Western College, Yuma, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Arizona General Education Curriculum Arts Certificate – Prison Education Program at The Arizona State Prison Complex – Yuma, 7125 E. Cesar Chavez Blvd., Yuma, AZ 85349 in the following modality: distance education.

Northland Pioneer College, Holbrook, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following programs:
  • Bachelor of Applied Management (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (120 credit hours, CIP code 13.1202)
• Approved the institution’s request for a change in student body in relation to offering a third program at a new degree level.

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Master of Science in Data Science (CIP code 27.0501), from 38 to 50 credit hours.
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (60 credit hours, CIP 51.0203).

Arkansas

Comprehensive Evaluation

NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Bentonville, AR

• Accepted the team report.

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR

Approval of Request for Change

Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Counseling, (60 credit hours, CIP code 42.2899).

East Arkansas Community College, Forrest City, AR

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Federal Correctional Complex, 1400 Dale Bumpers Rd, Forrest City, AR 72335.

Ozarka College, Melbourne, AR

• Approved the institution’s participation in HLC’s Notification Program for Additional Locations for additional locations within the United States.

Denial of Request for Change

Philander Smith University, Little Rock, AR

• Denied the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (124 credit hours, CIP code 51.1601).

Colorado

Certificate Program Approval

Colorado Mesa University, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training (Pre-Associates Certificate, 10 credit hours, CIP code 49.0205)

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, CO

Rocky Vista University, Englewood, CO

Approval of Request for Change

Trinidad State College, Trinidad, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201).

Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity (120 credit hours, CIP code 11.1003).
• Approved the institution’s request for a change in mission/student body in relation to offering a third program at a new degree level.

Illinois

Certificate Program Approval

Southwestern Illinois College, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Specialist, 8 credit hours, CIP code 51.0920).

Focused Visit

Lewis University, Romeoville, IL

• Affirmed that the institution has addressed the concerns related to the appropriateness of the approval of the Change of Control, and affirmed the institution’s compliance with any commitments made in the Change of Control application and the Criteria for Accreditation.

Saint Augustine College, Chicago, IL

• Affirmed that the institution has addressed the concerns related to the appropriateness of the approval of the Change of Control, and affirmed the institution’s compliance with any commitments made in the Change of Control application and the Criteria for Accreditation.

Comprehensive Evaluation

Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, Chicago, IL

• Accepted the team report.

Kaskaskia College, Centralia, IL

• Accepted the team report.

Assurance Review

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL

• Accepted the team report

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Quincy, IL

Hebrew Theological College, Skokie, IL

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL

Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL

Campus Evaluation Visit

DeVry University, Lisle, IL

• Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, 4225 Naperville Road, Suite 400, Lisle, IL 60523.

Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, Chicago, IL

• Affirmed the quality of the branch campus, 5416 S. Cornell Avenue, 4th floor Chicago, IL 60615

Approval of Request for Change

Chamberlain University, Addison, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (171.5 credit hours, CIP code 1.8001).

McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (60 credit hours, CIP code 47.0201).

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Medical Science (37 credit hours, CIP code 51.0912).

Indiana

Certificate Program Approval

Goshen College, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Transition to Teaching: Secondary Education, Master (18 credit hours, CIP code 13.1205)
  • Transition to Teaching: Elementary Education (Master, 24 credit hours, CIP code 13.1202)
  • English Learners Licensure Certificate (Master, 9 credit hours, CIP code 13.1401)

Assurance Review

Hanover College, Hanover, IN

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN

Approval of Request for Change

Goshen College, Goshen, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education (31 credit hours, CIP code 13.1202). 
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education (36 credit hours, CIP code 13.1202). 

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Certificate in Automotive Technology – Prison Education Program at Putnamville Correctional Facility, 1946 US 40, Greencastle, IN 46135, in the following modality: in-person.
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Certificate in Business Administration – Prison Education Program at Madison Correctional Facility, 800 MSH Bus Stop Drive, Madison, IN 47250, in the following modality: in-person

Iowa

Certificate Program Approval

Eastern Iowa Community College District, IA

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Industrial Maintenance/Mechanic DPL (Pre-Associates Certificate, 33 credit hours, CIP code 15.0403)
  • Engineering Technology Certificate (Pre-Associates Certificate, 17 credit hours, CIP code 15.0403)
  • Automation and Robotics, DPL (Pre-Associates Certificate, 33 credit hours, CIP code 15.0403)

Approval of Request for Change

Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (CIP code 52.0201) through a contractual arrangement with Revv Aviation.

Iowa Lakes Community College, Estherville, IA

• Approved the institution’s request to open three additional locations:
  • Algona High School, 600 South Hale Street, Algona, IA 50511
  • Estherville Airport, 1675 425th Avenue, Estherville, IA 51334
  • Spencer Airport, 1965 330th Street, Spencer, IA 51301.

Kansas

Certificate Program Approval

Dodge City Community College, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Industrial Maintenance (Pre-Associates Certificate, 45 credit hours, CIP code 47.0303)

MidAmerica Nazarene Universty, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Golf Course Management (Pre-Associates Certificate, 18 credit hours, CIP code 31.0302).

Approval of Request for Change

Manhattan Area Technical College, Manhattan, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to open three additional locations:
  • MATC Wamego Center, 614 US 24, Wamego, KS 66547
  • Blue Valley USD 384, 3 Ram Way, Randolph, KS 66554
  • Manhattan-Ogden, USD 383, 2031 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Cloud County Community College, Concordia, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to open three additional locations:
  • Pike Valley High School (USD 426), 100 School St., Scandia, KS 66966
  • Natoma High School (USD 399), 710 N. 5th St., Natoma, KS 67651
  • Thunder Ridge High School (USD 110), 209 E. Ash St., Kensington, KS 66951

Michigan

Certificate Program Approval

Alpena Community College, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Utility Arborist Line Clearance (Courses Only, 33 credit hours, CIP code 03.0508)

Northern Michigan University, MI,

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Cannabis Agriculture (Bachelor, 16 credit hours, CIP code 01.1199)

Saginaw Valley State University, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 26.1309)
  • Graduate Healthcare Quality and Safety Certificate (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 15 credit hours, CIP code 51.0701)

Southwestern Michigan College, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Specialty Credential in Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) (Pre-Associates Certificate, 4 credit hours, CIP code 51.3902)

Comprehensive Evaluation

Delta College, University Center, MI

• Accepted the team report.

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

Approval of Request for Change

Jackson College, Jackson, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Associate of Arts – Prison Education Program at Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 3100 Cooper Street, Jackson, MI 49201, in the following modalities: in-person and distance education.
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Associate of Arts – Prison Education Program at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, 3201 Bemis Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, in the following modalities: in-person and distance education.

Oakland University, Rochester, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician through a contractual arrangement with Ascension Providence Hospital and Henry Ford Health System.

Minnesota

Certificate Program Approval

Northwest Technical College, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Cosmetology (Pre-Associates Certificate, 56 credit hours, CIP code 12.0401)

Comprehensive Evaluation

Minnesota North College, Hibbing, MN

• Accepted the team report.

Assurance Review

Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN

• Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Data Center Administration (60 credit hours, CIP code 11.1001).  

Winona State University, Winona, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Child and Adolescent Studies (33 credit hours, CIP code 19.0706).

Missouri

Certificate Program Approval

North Central Missouri College, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Computed Tomography (Pre-Associates Certificate, 16 credit hours, CIP code 51.0911).

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Crowder College, Neosho, MO

Kansas City University, Kansas City, MO

Park University, Parkville, MO

Approval of Request for Change

Moberly Area Community College, Moberly, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Flight Technology (62 credit hours, CIP code 49.0101).

Truman State University, Kirksville, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Music Therapy (30 credit hours, CIP code 51.2305).

University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (120 credit hours, CIP code 15.0000).

Columbia College, Columbia, MO

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan for the teach out of two additional locations:
  • Columbia College-Crystal Lake, 446 N. Route 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
  • Columbia College-Lake County, 1225 Tri-State Parkway, Gurnee, IL 60031
  • Missouri Valley College, Marshall, MO
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (120 credit hours, CIP code 11.1003).

Webster University, St. Louis, MO

• Approved the institution’s teach-out plan for closing five additional locations:
  • Fort Eisenhower, 271 Heritage Park Lane, Building 35200, Fort Eisenhower, GA 30905
  • Fort Bliss, Building 632 Taylor Road, Fort Bliss, TX 79906
  • Colorado Springs Metropolitan, 5475 Tech Center Drive, Suite 110, Colorado Springs, CO
  • Astana International University, Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Nur-Sultan City, Z05H0T3, Republic of Kazakhstan
  • PSB Academy, Marina Square, 6 Raffles Blvd, #03-200, Singapore 03594.

Nebraska

Approval of Request for Change

Wayne State College, NE

• Approved the institution’s request to offer correspondence education courses.

York University, York, NE

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Healthcare Administration (36 credit hours, CIP code 51.0701).
• Approved the institution’s request for a change in student body in relation to offering a third program at a new degree level.

New Mexico

Certificate Program Approval

University of New Mexico, NM

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Certificate in Secondary Education Alternative Teacher Licensure (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 21 credit hours, CIP code 13.1205).

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

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

Approval of Request for Change

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, Roswell, NM

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Associate of Arts – Prison Education Program at the Roswell Correctional Center, 578 W. Chickasaw Road, Hagerman, NM 88232, in the following modality: distance education.

Mesalands Community College, Tucumcari, NM

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan. 

Northern New Mexico College, Espanola, NM

• Approved the institution’s participation in the Notification Program for Additional Locations for additional locations within the United States.

North Dakota

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

Approval of Request for Change

Bismarck State College, Bismarck, ND

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Transfer – Prison Education Program at the Heart River Correctional Center, 701 16th Avenue Southwest, Mandan, ND 58554, in the following modalities: in-person and distance education.
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Transfer – Prison Education Program at the North Dakota State Penitentiary, 3100 Railroad Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58506, in the following modalities: in-person and distance education.

Mayville State University, Mayville, ND

• Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
  • Hillsboro Public Schools, 12 4th St. NE, Hillsboro, ND 58045
  • Northwood Public High School, 420 Trojan Road, Northwood, ND 58267

Ohio

Certificate Program Approval

Malone University, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Computer Science Education Endorsement (Courses Only, 15 credit hours, CIP code 13.1099)
  • Gifted Endorsement for Educators (Courses Only, 18 credit hours, CIP code 13.1099)

University of Toledo, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Civic Thought and Leadership Certificate (Pre-Associates Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 30.4601)

Youngstown State University, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Certificate in Waste Management (AAB) (Associate, 15 credit hours, CIP code 03.0204)
  • Certificate in Sustainable Environments (AAB) (Associate, 15 credit hours, CIP code 03.0104)
  • Certificate in Environmental Science (AAB) (Associate, 15 credit hours, CIP code 03.0104)

Focused Visit

Art Academy of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

• Affirmed that the institution has addressed the concerns related to academic program review, assessment of student learning, finances, enrollments, employee turnover and strategic planning.

Belmont College, St. Clairsville, OH

• Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to institutional effectiveness and planning.

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Cincinnati, OH

Wilmington College, Wilmington, OH

Approval of Request for Change

Ashland University, Ashland, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Bachelor of Arts in Communication – Prison Education Program at Mansfield Correctional, 1150 N. Main St, Mansfield, OH 44903, in the following modality: distance education.

Franklin University, Columbus, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Communications (33 credit hours, CIP code 9.0901).

Marion Technical College, Marion, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Associate of Applied Business in Business Management – Prison Education Program at the Marion Correctional Institution, 940 Marion-Williamsport Rd E, Marion, OH 43302, in the following modality: in-person.
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Associate of Applied Business in Business Management – Prison Education Program at the North Central Correctional Complex, 670 Marion-Williamsport Rd E, Marion, OH 43302, in the following modality: in-person.

Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following programs:
  • Associate of Applied Science in Machining (62-64 credit hours, CIP code 48.0503)
  • Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science (64 credit hours, CIP code 43.0203)
  • Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology (61 credit hours, CIP code 51.0911)
  • Associate of Applied Science in Welding (61-65 credit hours, CIP code 15.0614)

Central Ohio Technical College, Newark, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in Phlebotomy (CIP code 51.1009), from 17 to 6.5 credit hours.

Methodist Theological School in Ohio, Delaware, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Master of Theological Studies (CIP code 39.0601), from 56 to 39 credit hours.

Denial of Request for Change

Hocking College, Nelsonville, OH

• Denied the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Natural Resource Management (121-125 credit hours, CIP code 3.0299).

Oklahoma

Certificate Program Approval

Northeastern State University, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Elementary Education Graduate Certificate (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 13.1202).

Oklahoma Baptist University, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Accounting Graduate Certificate (Master, 12 credit hours, CIP code 52.0301).

Approval of Request for Change

East Central University, Ada, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Educational Specialist in School Psychology (63 credit hours, CIP code 42.2805).

Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Business Administration (33 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201).

Oklahoma Christian University, Edmond, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Mabel Bassett Correctional Center, 29501 Kickapoo Rd., McLoud, OK 74851.

South Dakota

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Oglala Lakota College, Kyle, SD

West Virginia

Certificate Approval

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, WV

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Tourism and Hospitality (Pre-Associates Certificate, 30 credit hours, CIP code 52.0903).

Approval of Request for Change

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, Moorefield, WV

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Cyber Intelligence (60 credit hours, CIP code 11.1003).

Wisconsin

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Bellin College, Green Bay, WI

Staff Action

Milwaukee Area Technical College, WI

• Accepted the staff recommendation.

Approval of Request for Change

Bellin College, Green Bay, WI

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

Edgewood College, Madison, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (105 semester hours, CIP code 51.2306).

Lakeland University, Plymouth, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (120 credit hours, CIP code 15.9999).

Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Associate in Small Business Entrepreneur -Prison Education Program at the Redgranite Correctional Institution (RGCI), 1006 County Rd EE, Redgranite, WI 54970, in the following modality: distance education.
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Associate in Small Business Entrepreneur -Prison Education Program at the Stanley Correctional Institution, 100 Corrections Drive, Stanley, WI 54768, in the following modality: distance education.

Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI

• Approved the institution’s participation in the Notification Program for Additional Locations for additional locations within the United States.

Northland College, Ashland, WI

• Approved the institution’s request for an aggregate change of 25% or more in program content since the last accreditation review for the following programs:
  • Environmental Humanities Major
  • Psychology and Social Science Major
  • Biology Major
  • Earth Science: Climate Science
  • Earth Science: Geology
  • Earth Science: Water Science
  • Elementary/Middle (4K-9) Education Major
  • Secondary (4-12) Science Education Major
  • Secondary (4-12) Social Studies Education Major

St. Norbert College, De Pere, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Business Administration in Heatlh Administration (128 credit hours, CIP code 51.0701).

Wyoming

Certificate Program Approval

Laramie County Community College, WY

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • CNC Operator (Pre-Associates Certificate, 17 credit hours, CIP code 48.0510)

Approval of Request for Change

Central Wyoming College, Riverton, WY

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Science in Software Development (68 credit hours, CIP code 11.0201).