October 2024 Actions

Institutional Actions Council

The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on October 7–8, 2024.

Arizona

Certificate Program Approval

Arizona Western College, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Flooring Installation Technician – Resilient (Pre-Associates Certificate, 2 credit hours, CIP code 46.0413)
  • Flooring Installation Technician – Tile (Pre-Associates Certificate, 2 credit hours, CIP code 46.0413)
  • Basic Logistics Level 1 (Pre-Associates Certificate, 3 credit hours, CIP code 52.0203)

Maricopa Community Colleges-Scottsdale Community College,  AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Accelerated Pharmacy Technology (Pre-Associates Certificate, 9 credit hours, CIP code 51.0805)

Approval of Request for Change

Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ

• Approved the institution’s provisional plan to teach out students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Child Development, Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, and Master of Arts in Education, including the teach-out agreement with Houston Christian University.

Maricopa Community Colleges-Rio Salado Community College, Tempe, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Certificate of Completion, Addictions and Substance Use Disorders, Level I – Prison Education Program at ASPC – Perryville, 2014 N. Citrus Road, Goodyear, AZ 85395 in the following modality: distance education.

Assurance Review

Prescott College, Prescott, AZ

• Accepted the team report and continued the institution’s accreditation.

Arkansas

Focused Visit

Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock, AR

• Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to Core Component 2.C (sufficient board autonomy).

Approval of Request for Change

Southeast Arkansas College, Pine Bluff, AR

• Approved the provisional plan.

Colorado

Assurance Review

University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO

• Accepted the team report and continued the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Community College of Denver, Denver, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (120 credit hours, CIP code 51.3801).

Front Range Community College, Westminster, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Building Design (120 credit hours, CIP code 04.0202).

Morgan Community College, Fort Morgan, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration and Management (120 credit hours, CIP code 50.1001).

University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Certificate in Applied Skills for Democracy – Prison Education Program at Sterling Correctional Facility, 12101 CO-61, Sterling, CO 80751, in the following modalities: in-person and distance education.
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Certificate in Applied Skills for Democracy – Prison Education Program at Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility, 275 US-50, Cañon City, CO 81215, in the following modalities: in-person and distance education.

Illinois

Certificate Program Approval

Moraine Valley Community College, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Sign Language Interpretation (Pre-Associates Certificate, 41 credit hours, CIP code 16.1603)

Oakton College, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Essential Applications of AI Certificate (Pre-Associates Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 11.0804)

Southwestern Illinois College, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Court Security Academy (Pre-Associates Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 43.0102)

Waubonsee Community College, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Office Software Specialist (Pre-Associates Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 11.0601)

Assurance Review

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

• Accepted the team report and continued the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

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

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Computerized Numerical Control Engineering Technology (61 credit hours, CIP code 15.0613).

Illinois State University, Normal, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (122 credit hours, CIP code 14.1901).
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (122 credit hours, CIP code 14.0101).
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (122 credit hours, CIP code 14.1001).

Lewis University, Romeoville, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies – Prison Education Program at Kewanee Lifeskills & Re-Entry Center, 2021 Kentville Rd., Kewanee, IL 61443, in the following modalities: in-person and distance education.
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies – Prison Education Program at the Sheridan Correctional Center, 4017 E 2603rd Rd., Sheridan, IL 60551, in the following modalities: in-person and distance education.

Oakton College, Des Plaines, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Health Careers Education Center, COS Building, 2500 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201.
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following programs:
  • Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology (71 credit hours, CIP code 51.0909)
  • Associate of Applied Science in Radiography Technology (70 credit hours, CIP code 51.0911)
  • Associate of Applied Science in Cardiac Sonography (72 credit hours, CIP code 51.0910)

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Concentration in Nurse Anesthesia (114 credit hours, CIP code 51.3818).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Game Development (48 credit hours, CIP code 50.0411).

Indiana

Certificate Program Approval

Indiana University South Bend, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Graduate Certificate in Computer Science (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 18 credit hours, CIP code 11.0701)

Approval of Request for Change

Taylor University, Upland, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following programs:
  • Master of Science in Medical Sciences (37 credit hours, CIP code: 51.1102)
  • Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (112 credit hours, CIP code: 51.0912)

University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
  • Heritage Hills High School, 3644 E. CR 1600 N, Lincoln City, IN 47552
  • Reitz Memorial High School, 1500 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, IN 47714..

Iowa

Assurance Review

Loras College, Dubuque, IA

• Accepted the team report and continued the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

Emmaus Bible College, Dubuque, IA

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Bible and Ministry (36 credit hours, CIP code 39.0705).

Kansas

Certificate Approval

Pratt Community College, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Commercial Driver’s License (Associate, 5 credit hours, CIP code 49.0205)
  • Patient Care Technician (Associate, 14 credit hours, CIP code 51.2601)

Approval of Request for Change

McPherson College, McPherson, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following programs:
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Science (120 credit hour, CIP code 51.0000)
  • Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management (120 credit hour, CIP code 51.0701)

Southwestern College, Winfield, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (125 semester hours, CIP code 51.3801).

University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP):  Associate of Science in Business Administration – Prison Education Program at US Federal Penitentiary, 1300 Metropolitan Ave., Leavenworth, KS 66048 in the following modality: in-person.

Michigan

Approval of Request for Change

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Doctor of Medicine from 243 to 171 credit hours (CIP code 51.1201).

Denial of Request for Change

Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI

• Denied the institution’s request to offer correspondence education courses and one program.

Minnesota

Certificate Program Approval

St. Cloud Technical and Community College, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Agriculture Commodities Marketing (Pre-Associates Certificate, 30 credit hours, CIP code 01.0103)
  • Current Issues in Farm Business Management (Pre-Associates Certificate, 30 credit hours, CIP code 01.0103)

Approval of Request for Change

Concordia College, Moorhead, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Social Work (34 or 72 credit hours, CIP code 44.0701).

Concordia University, St. Paul, St. Paul, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (113 credit hours, CIP code 51.0912).

Mitchell Hamline School of Law, St. Paul, MN

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

Missouri

Certificate Program Approval

Lincoln University, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Mental Health for First Responders (Pre-Associates Certificate, 12 credit hours, CIP code 51.1599).

Saint Louis Community College, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Certificate of Proficiency (Associate, 42 credit hours, CIP code 51.0920)

Approval of Request for Change

Columbia College, Columbia, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Athletics Administration (30 credit hours, CIP code 31.0504).
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Public Administration (36 credit hours, CIP code 44.0401).

Ranken Technical College, St. Louis, MO

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

Nebraska

Certificate Approval

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing and Allied Health, NE

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Licensed Practical Nursing (Pre-Associates Certificate, 39 credit hours, CIP code 51.3901)

Approval of Request for Change

Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Management Science (DMS) (60 credit hours, CIP code 52.1399).

Nebraska Indian Community College, Macy, NE

• Approved the teach-out of an additional location: Pawnee Nation College, 891 Little Dee Drive, PO Box 390, Pawnee, OK 74058.

New Mexico

Approval of Request for Change

Southeast New Mexico College, Carlsbad, NM

• Approved the institution’s request to change the program content of the Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certificate (16 credit hours, CIP code 51.0904) by 25% or more since the institution’s last accreditation review.

North Dakota

Certificate Program Approval

Bismarck State College, ND

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Dental Career Exploration (Pre-Associates Certificate, 16 credit hours, CIP code 51.0699).

Approval of Request for Change

Lake Region State College, Devils Lake, ND

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

Minot State University, Minot, ND

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Professional Studies (30 credit hours, CIP code 30.0000).

Ohio

Assurance Review

Hiram College, Hiram, OH

• Accepted the team report and continued the institution’s accreditation.

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 Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women, 3000 Ash Ave, Peewee Valley, KY 40056, in the following modality: distance education.

Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Associate of Applied Science in Business Management – Prison Education Program at Dayton Correctional Institution, 4104 Germantown St, Dayton, OH 45417, in the following modalities: in-person and distance education.
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Science (125 credit hours, CIP code 51.0000).

Walsh University, North Canton, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Dai Nam University, No. 1 Xom Street, Phu Lam Ward, Ha Dong District, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Oklahoma

Assurance Review

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology-Okmulgee, Okmulgee, OK

• Accepted the team report and continued the institution’s accreditation.

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Chickasha, OK

• Accepted the team report and continued the institution’s accreditation.

Approval of Request for Change

East Central University, Ada, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Education in Rural Education (60 credit hours, CIP code 13.0499).
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Biological Sciences (30 credit hours, CIP code 26.0101).  

West Virginia

Approval of Request for Change

Huntington Junior College, Huntington, WV

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Associate in Business Management with an embedded certificate in Civics – Prison Education Program at South Bay Correctional Facility, 600 US Hwy 27, South Bay, FL 33493, in the following modalities: in person and distance education.

New River Community and Technical College, Beaver, WV

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

Wisconsin

Approval of Request for Change

Edgewood College, Madison, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Education specialist (Ed.S.) (30 credit hours, CIP code 13.0401).

Wyoming

Approval of Request for Change

Northern Wyoming Community College District, Sheridan, WY

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Management and Leadership with two tracks: Business and Industrial Technology (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0213).