December 2020 Actions
Institutional Actions Council, December 14–15
Board of Trustees, December 16
Institutional Actions Council
The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on December 14–15, 2020.
Arizona
Certificate Approval
Arizona Western College, AZ
- Advanced Detention Officer Training
- Detention Officer Training Academy
- Professional IT Support
Maricopa Community Colleges-Chandler-Gilbert Community College, AZ
- Leadership in Public Safety Organizations
Approval of Request for Change
Pima County Community College, Tucson, AZ
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Pima County Sheriff’s Department Training Center, 1250 W. Silverlake Rd., Tucson, AZ 85713.
Southwest University of Visual Arts, Tucson, AZ
- Approved the Provisional Plan and accompanying Teach-Out Agreements with the following institutions:
- Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Denver, CO
- Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
Arkansas
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, De Queen, AR
NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Bentonville, AR
Southeast Arkansas College, Pine Bluff, AR
University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock, AR
Focused Visit
Arkansas State University Three Rivers, Malvern, AR
- Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to ascertaining 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.
Interim Report
Crowley’s Ridge College, Paragould, AR
- Affirmed the findings of the interim report on finances.
Approval of Request for Change
University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton, Morrilton, AR
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Diesel Technology.
Colorado
Certificate Approval
Regis University, CO
- Certificate in Data Science
Illinois
Certificate Approval
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S. Truman College, IL
- Barbering AC
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Governors State University, University Park, IL
Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL
Focused Visit
Triton College, River Grove, IL
- Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to assessment of student learning and use of data.
Approval of Request for Change
Chamberlain University, Downers Grove, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to close the Chicago branch campus at 3300 North Campbell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618, and open a new branch campus: West Roscoe, 2718 West Roscoe Street, Chicago, IL 60618.
City Colleges of Chicago Kennedy King College, Chicago, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Game Design and Development.
DeVry University, Naperville, IL
- Approved the institution’s request to close and re-open two additional locations:
- DeVry University – Cincinnati, 8800 Governors Hill Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45249, and re-open at 3825 Edwards Road, Suite 103, Cincinnati, OH 45209.
- DeVry University – Nashville, 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37211, and re-open at 301 S. Perimeter Part Dr., Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37211.
Indiana
Certificate Approval
Indiana University Kokomo, IN
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting
Staff Action Recommendation
Marian University, Indianapolis, IN
- Accepted the staff recommendation to change the institution’s stipulation to include the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
Approval of Request for Change
Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
- Approved the institution’s request to open three additional locations:
- Area 31 Career Center, 1200 North Girls School Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46214
- Perry Meridian High School Early College, 400 W. Meridian School Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46217
- Crawford County Adult Education Center, 605 Alma Boulevard Circle, Van Buren, AR 72956
Iowa
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Loras College, Dubuque, IA
Comprehensive Evaluation
Northeast Iowa Community College, Calmar, IA
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Northeast Iowa Community College, Calmar, IA
- Approved the institution’s request to open four additional locations:
- MFL MarMac High School, 700 South Page, Monona, IA 52159
- Postville High School, 312 West Post, Postville, IA 52162
- South Winneshiek High School, 304 South Webster St., Calmar, IA 52132
- Turkey Valley High School, 3219 State Hwy 24, Jackson Junction, IA 52171
Waldorf University, Forest City, IA
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Business Administration.
Kansas
Certificate Approval
Johnson County Community College, KS
- Plumbing Technology Certificate
Kansas City Kansas Community College, KS
- Baking
Salina Area Technical College, KS
- Fire Science
Comprehensive Evaluation
Colby Community College, Colby KS
- Accepted the team report.
Focused Visit
Central Christian College of Kansas, McPherson, KS
- Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to enrollment, tuition and fees revenues, foundation revenues, loans from private individuals, Composite Financial Index calculation for FY2019, and institutional finances.
Approval of Request for Change
Dodge City Community College, Dodge City, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Dodge City Community College Department of Nursing, 308 W Frontview Rd., Dodge City, KS, 67801.
University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth, KS
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Lansing Correctional Facility, 302 East Kansas Ave., Lansing, KS 66043.
Michigan
Certificate Approval
Adrian College, MI
- Certificate in Multimedia Marketing
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Grace Christian University, Grand Rapids, MI
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI
Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI
Assurance Review
West Shore Community College, Scottville, MI
- Accepted the team report.
Comprehensive Evaluation
University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: East Kentwood High School, 6230 Kalamazoo Ave Se, Kentwood, MI 49508.
Jackson College, Jackson, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Arts in Business Administration as a credit-based competency-based education program.
Northwood University, Midland, MI
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Northwood University International Program Center – RAK, c/o Western International College, Sheikh Saqr Bin Khalid Road, Al Hudaiba-Burairat, opp Higher College of Technology, Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Minnesota
Certificate Approval
Metropolitan State University, MN
- Applied Linguistics Certificate
Staff Action Recommendation
Pine Technical and Community College, Pine City, MN
- Accepted the staff recommendation to extend the deadline for the interim report on institutional effectiveness to February 1, 2022.
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Rasmussen College, Bloomington, MN
South Central College, North Mankato, MN
Vermilion Community College, Ely, MN
Comprehensive Evaluation
Riverland Community College, Austin, MN
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Adler Graduate School, Minnetonka, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Applied Adlerian Psychology in Leadership.
Anoka Technical College Anoka, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location, Anoka-Ramsey Community College, 300 Spirit River Dr., Cambridge, MN 55008.
College of Saint Scholastica, Duluth, MN
- Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan for closing the additional location: CSS-St. Paul, 340 Cedar St., St. Paul, MN 55101.
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
- Approved the institution’s request to reduce the number of credit hours for its Doctor of Healthcare Administration for students entering the program with a health-care-related master’s degree from 78 quarter credit hours to 62 quarter credit hours.
Missouri
Staff Action Recommendation
Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO
- Accepted the staff recommendation that a focused visit be scheduled to occur no later than June 1, 2021, to review the impact of recent changes in corporate governance.
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, St. Louis, MO
Comprehensive Evaluation
Williams Woods University, Fulton, MO
- Accepted the team report.
Focused Visit
Hannibal-LaGrange University, Hannibal, MO
- Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to finances and strategic planning.
Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO
- Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to ascertaining 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
Cox College, Springfield, MO
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Scott Regional Technology Center, Two David Sippy Dr., Monett, MO 65708.
Nebraska
Comprehensive Evaluation
Saint Gregory the Great Seminary, Seward, NE
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Little Priest Tribal College, Winnebago, NE
- Approved the institution’s request to offer an Associate of Applied Science in Cannabis Studies.
Southeast Community College, Lincoln, NE
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
New Mexico
Certificate Approval
Central New Mexico Community College, NM
- Wine Technology, Certificate of Completion
- Distilled Spirits Technology, Certificate of Completion
Focused Visit
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, Roswell, NM
- Concurred with the evaluation team’s findings and affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to program level outcomes, assessment of student learning (academic, including general education, and cocurricular), linkage of assessment, budgeting, and planning.
North Dakota
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Dakota College at Bottineau, Bottineau, ND
Lake Region State College, Devils Lake, ND
University of Jamestown, Jamestown, ND
Focused Visit
Minot State University, Minot, ND
- Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to Core Components 2.A, 3.A, 4.B, and 5.C.
Ohio
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Davis College, Toledo, OH
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science, Cincinnati, OH
Tiffin University, Tiffin, OH
Approval of Request for Change
Clark State Community College, Springfield, OH
- Approved the institution’s request for access to the Notification Program for Additional Locations within HLC’s 19-state region.
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH
- Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan and Teach-Out Agreement for students currently enrolled in the A.A.S. Applied Industrial Technology Bricklaying Program.
Notre Dame College, Cleveland, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Social Work.
University of Northwestern Ohio, Lima, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Motorsports Marketing.
Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, OH
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Wellness.
Oklahoma
Comprehensive Evaluation
College of Muscogee Nation, Okmulgee, OK
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Bartlesville, OK
- Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan for teach-out of two additional locations: Town Center, 10610 E. 45th ST STE/Tulsa, OK 74146, and Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, 1400 W. 4th St., Coffeyville, KS 67337.
South Dakota
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
Comprehensive Evaluation
Sinte Gleska University, Mission, SD
- Accepted the team report.
Approval of Request for Change
Dakota State University, Madison, SD
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Black Hills University, 4300 Cheyenne Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57703.
Western Dakota Technical Institute, Rapid City, SD
- Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Whitewood, 1016 Meade Street – Hale Hall, Whitewood, SD 57793.
- Approved the institution’s request for a change in its student body by admitting international students.
West Virginia
Approval of Request for Change
Marshall University, Huntington, WV
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Ohio Valley University, Vienna, WV
- Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan.
West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV
- Approved the institution’s request for approval to transition the professional BSAT (Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training) program to a professional MAT (Master in Athletic Training) program.
Wisconsin
Approval of Request for Change
Concordia University, Mequon, WI
- Approved the institution’s teach-out plan for the additional location: Beloit Center, 2040 Sutler Avenue, Beloit, WI 53511.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to open three additional locations:
- Luxemburg-Casco High School, 318 N Main Street, Luxemburg, WI 54217
- Wausaukee High School, N11941 US-141 PO Box 258, Wausaukee, WI 54177
- Green Bay East High School, 1415 E Walnut St., Green Bay, WI 54301
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
- Approved the institution’s request to offer the Educational Specialist in School Psychology.
Board of Trustees
The Higher Learning Commission’s Board of Trustees took the following actions on December 16, 2020.
Arkansas
Henderson State University, Reaffirmed the Board’s November 2020 approval of the extension of accreditation related to the application for Change of Control, Structure or Organization wherein the institution joins the Arkansas State University System and will remain a separately accredited institution as part of the system.
Indiana
American College of Education, Approved the extension of accreditation related to the application for Change of Control, Structure or Organization wherein ACE SPV LLC acquires the ownership interests of American College of Education and subsequently merges with and into ACE HoldCo PBC, with the latter surviving as the institution's superordinate entity.
Vincennes University, Removed from Notice.