October 2020 Actions
Institutional Actions Council
The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on October 26, 2020.
Arizona
Focused Visit
American InterContinental University, Chandler, AZ
- 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, the institution's adherence to any commitments made in its application, and the institution's compliance with the Eligibility Requirements and the Criteria for Accreditation.
Approval of Request for Change
Maricopa Community College-Paradise Valley Community College, Phoenix, AZ
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Engineering Technology.
Arkansas
Certificate Approval
University of Arkansas Rich Mountain, Mena, AR
- Proficiency in Aesthetics
- Technical Certificate in Criminal Justice
- Proficiency in Criminal Justice
- Proficiency in Phlebotomy
Assurance Review
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, Helena, AR
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello, AR
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Fine Arts in Debate and Communication
University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello, AR
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in English.
Denial of Request for Change
Southern Arkansas University Tech, Camden, AR
- Denied the institution’s request for a contractual arrangement with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to offer the Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Technical Certificate.
Illinois
Certificate Approval
Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville, IL
- Practical Nursing
Triton College, River Grove, IL
- Commercial Vehicle Technology (CVT) Brake and Suspension
Assurance Review
Augustana College, Rock Island, IL
- Accepted the team report.
Focused Visit
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
- Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to Change of Control, the institution's adherence to any commitments made in its application, and the institution's compliance with the Eligibility Requirements and the Criteria for Accreditation.
Approval of Request for Change
Northeastern Illinois University, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer correspondence education courses.
Oakton Community College, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer correspondence education courses.
Indiana
Certificate Approval
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
- Secondary Teacher Training
- Special Education Training, Graduate
- Elementary Teacher Training
- Transition to Teaching - Special Education, Graduate
Assurance Review
Marian University, Indianapolis, IN
- Accepted the team report.
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to close an additional location: Ball State CAP: INDY Connector at The Platform, 2020 E. Market St., Indianapolis IN 46204 and reopen at CAP: INDY, 25 North Pine Street, Indianapolis IN 46202.
Iowa
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Maharishi International University, Fairfield, IA
Denial of Request for Change
Allen College, Waterloo, IA
- Denied the institution’s request to reduce the number of credit hours for the Doctor of Education in Health Professions program from 60 credit hours to 46 credit hours and eliminate the requirement for a dissertation.
Kansas
Approval of Request for Change
Flint Hills Technical College, Emporia, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: The Garnett Automotive Training Center (GATC), 305 N. Oak, Garnett, KS 66032.
Michigan
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Delta College, University Center, MI
Comprehensive Evaluation
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Glen Oaks Community College, Centreville, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to add two additional locations:
- Sturgis High School, 216 Vinewood Ave., Sturgis, MI 4909
- Centreville High School, 190 Hogan St., Centreville, MI 49032
Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Schoolcraft College Manufacturing and Engineering Center, 13001 Merriman Road, Livonia, MI 48150.
Minnesota
Certificate Approval
Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN
- Adult Basic Education
Approval of Request for Change
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MS HRM) degree program as a direct assessment delivery option, FlexPath program.
College of Saint Scholastica, Duluth, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.).
Crown College, St. Bonifacius, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Sports Coaching and Administration.
Dunwoody College of Technology, Minneapolis, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
North Central University, Minneapolis, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Biblical Theology (MaBT).
Missouri
Approval of Request for Change
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Hillyard Technical Center, 3434 Faraon St., Saint Joseph, MO 64506.
University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph–Medical Center, 5325 Faraon St., St. Joseph 64506.
Webster University, St. Louis, MO
- Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan for a teach-out of the additional location: Lakeland Metropolitan, Lakeside Village, 1479 Town Center Drive, Suite 202, Lakeland, FL 33803.
- Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan for a teach-out of the additional location: McConnell Air Force Base 22, 53474 Lawrence Ct., McConnell AFB, KS 67221.
- Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan for a teach-out of the additional location: WingHaven Campus, 2299 Technology Drive, Suite 300, O’Fallon, MO 63368.
Nebraska
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Union College, Lincoln, NE
Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff, NE
Approval of Request for Change
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing and Allied Health, Omaha, NE
- Approved the institution’s request to offer a Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program (PPOTD)
New Mexico
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell, NM
Assurance Review
Northern New Mexico College, Espanola, NM
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development, Santa Fe, NM
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts.
North Dakota
Certificate Approval
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
- Graduate Certificate in School Counseling
- Graduate Certificate in Counseling with a K-12 Emphasis
Approval of Request for Change
Turtle Mountain Community College, Belcourt, ND
- Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
Ohio
Certificate Approval
Edison State Community College, Piqua, OH
- Paramedic
Assurance Review
Heidelberg University, Tiffin, OH
- Accepted the team report.
University of Northwestern Ohio, Lima, OH
- Accepted the team report.
Wright State University, Dayton, OH
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Music Therapy.
Kent State University, Kent, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Aerospace Engineering.
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Data Science.
Mount St. Joseph University, Cincinnati, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer a Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Educational Studies.
South Dakota
Comprehensive Evaluation
National American University, Rapid City, SD
- Accepted the team report.
West Virginia
Focused Visit
Concord University, Athens, WV
- Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to Core Components 5.B, 5.C, and 5.D.
Wisconsin
Approval of Request for Change
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Wausau, 518 S. 7th Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer an Associate of Sciences (A.S.) in Pre-Engineering.
Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.