The following actions were recorded for Academic year 2010 - 2011.
The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on August 15, 2011.
Expedited Desk Review Approved Locations
Illinois
Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
Added Additional Location in Rockford, IL
Added Additional Location in South Holland, IL
Added Additional Location in Urbana, IL
Indiana
Anderson University, Anderson, IN
Added Additional Location in Noblesville, IN
Missouri
Maryville University of Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO
Added Additional Location in St. Louis, MO
University of Missouri – Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO
Added Additional Location in St. Louis, MO (2 locations)
West Virginia
Pierpont Community and Technical College, Fairmont, WV
Added Additional Location in Sutton, WV
Wisconsin
Carroll University, Waukesha, WI
Added Additional Location in Burlington, WI
The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on August 15, 2011.
Certificates Approved
Colorado
Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO
Health/Health Care Administration/Management CIP 51.0701
Front Range Community College, Westminster, CO
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician CIP 47.0604
The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on August 15, 2011.
Arizona
Approval of Request for Change
Central Arizona College, Coolidge, AZ
Offer the Associate in Applied Science – Renewable Energy Technology program
Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale, AZ
Open an additional location at Scottsdale Community College Fire Science Paramedic Academy 8705 East McDowell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 8525
Arkansas
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR
Approval of Request for Change
Ozarka College Melbourne, AR
Open an additional location in Mammoth Spring, AR
Illinois
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Robert Morris University-Illinois, Chicago, IL
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Focused Evaluations
Kaplan University, Chicago, IL
Approval of Request for Change
Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Open an additional location in Mackinaw, Illinois
Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL
Add associates (AA, AS, AAS) degrees and certificates online without prior Commission
approval
St. Augustine College, Chicago, IL
Open an additional location in Chicago, IL
University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL
Additional doctoral degree program (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership
Indiana
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Purdue University-North Central, Westville, IN
Iowa
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary, Ankeny, IA
Kansas
Approval of Request for Change
Cleveland Chiropractic College, Overland Park, KS
Teach-out Plan
US Army Command & General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS
Open an additional location at Ft. Benning, GA
University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth, KS
M to D, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Michigan
Approval of Request for Change
University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, MI
Add the Doctor of Anesthesia Practice
Minnesota
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN
Approval of Request for Change
Hamline University, St. Paul, MN
Online delivery of the Master of Arts in Public Administration
Itasca Community College, Grand Rapids, MN
Open an additional location in Grand Rapids, MN
Mesaland Community College, Tucumcari, MN
Open two additional locations:
Northeast New Mexico Detention Facility, 185 Dr. Michael Jenkins Road, Clayton, NM, 87415,
New Mexico Women’s Correction Facility, 1700 East Old Highway 66, Grants, NM
Missouri
Focused Evaluations
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO
Nebraska
Approval of Request for Change
Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, NE
Offer students in the biology and chemistry track of the Forensic Science Program a Master of Science in Forensic Science (MSFS) rather than a Master of Forensic Science (MFS)
Ohio
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH
University of Akron-Wayne College, Orrville, OH
Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
Focused Evaluations
Franklin University, Columbus, OH
Approval of Request for Change
Antioch University, Yellow Springs, OH
Open an additional location: Columbus State Community College, Dublin Center, 6190 Shamrock Court, Suite 100, Dublin, Ohio
Lake Erie College, Painesville, OH
Close the Parkhill Professional Building additional location in Willoughby and reopen it at a new address at Holden University Center of Lakeland Community College 7700 Clocktower Drive Kirtland, OH 44094
Ohio Christian University, Circleville, OH
Open five additional locations:
COTC Coshocton Campus
Coshocton, Ohio
COTC Knox Campus
Fredericktown, Ohio
COTC Knox Campus
Mount Vernon, OH
COTC Newark Campus
Newark, Ohio
Daybreak Church
Etna, Ohio 43018
Oklahoma
Approval of Request for Change
Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa, OK
Close the University Center at Ponca City and reopen it at a new address within Ponca City
Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva, OK
Close the Ponca City, Oklahoma location and reopen it at a new address at University Center of Ponca City – 2800 North 14th Street, Ponca City, OK 74601
South Dakota
Approval of Request for Change
Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD
Close the Rapid City, SD campus and reopen at new address,4300 Cheyenne Blvd., Rapid City, SD
Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD
Open an additional location in Rapid City, SD
Wisconsin
Focused Evaluations
Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, WI
Approval of Request for Change
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College, Hayward, WI
Open five additional locations:
• Turtle Lake High School, 205 Oak St, Turtle Lake, WI 54889
• Unity High School, 1908 150 State Rd 46, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
• Washburn High School, 411 W 8th St, Washburn, WI 54891
• Birchwood High School, 300 S Wilson, Birchwood, WI 54817
• Bayfield High School, 300 N 4th St, Bayfield, WI 54814
The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on July 18, 2011.
Arizona
Approval of Request for Change
Central Arizona College
the Associate in Applied Science-Graphic Design and the Associate in Arts–Fine Arts Coolidge, AZ
Maricopa Community Colleges-Phoenix College
Add Associate of Arts in General Studies and the Associate in Applied Science Administration of Justice online Phoenix, AZ
University of Phoenix
Open a new additional location: Cascades Station Learning Center in Portland, OR Phoenix, AZ
Arkansas
Approval of Request for Change
Central Baptist College
Distance delivery of AA in General Education and a BS in Leadership and Ministry Conway, AR
University of Central Arkansas
Contractual arrangement with the St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center (St. Vincent) for the BS, Radiologic Technology Conway, AR
Colorado
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
University of Colorado Denver Denver, CO
Approval of Request for Change
Colorado Mesa University
Add Master of Science in Nursing Grand Junction, CO
Colorado Technical University
Teach-out plan for the Kansas City Campus Colorado Springs, CO
Illinois
Approval of Request for Change
Illinois College
Add courses at the master level Jacksonville, IL
Illinois State University
Open a course location in Seoul, South Korea to deliver via face to face and distance education, the M.A.,M.S. in Communication programs Normal, IL
Lincoln Christian University
Teach-out plan for the Crossroads Christian Church in Danville location Lincoln, IL
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
Open an additional location in Freeport, IL Rockford, IL
University of Illinois at Chicago
Six to eight courses at the Politecnico Di Torino in Italy Chicago, IL
Indiana
Approval of Request for Change
Indiana Institute of Technology
Open a branch campus in Louisville, KY Fort Wayne, IN
Focused Evaluations
American College of Education Indianapolis, IN
Bethany Theological Seminary Richmond, IN
Advisory Visit
Martin University Indianapolis, IN
Iowa
Approval of Request for Change
Graceland University
Add Doctor of Nursing Practice Lamoni, IA
Simpson College
Changing the format of most courses from 3 semester hours to 4 semester hours Indianola, IA
Kansas
Approval of Request for Change
Bethel College
Increase RN to BSN program to 50% through distance delivery North Newton, KS
Central Christian College of Kansas
Open two course locations McPherson, KS
Northwest Kansas Technical College
Associate of Applied Science (67 credits) Technical Certificate (33 credits) Goodland, KS
Michigan
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Concordia University Ann Arbor, MI
Approval of Request for Change
Grand Rapids Community College
Consortial arrangement with Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, Kellogg Community College, Lake Michigan College, Lansing Community College, and Mid-Michigan Community College for the delivery of a magnetic resonance imaging program Grand Rapids, MI
Kellogg Community College
Consortial arrangement with Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, Kellogg Community College, Lake Michigan College, Lansing Community College, and Mid-Michigan Community College for the delivery of a magnetic resonance imaging program Battle Creek, MI
Lake Michigan College
Consortial arrangement with Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, Kellogg Community College, Lake Michigan College, Lansing Community College, and Mid-Michigan Community College for the delivery of a magnetic resonance imaging program Benton Harbor, MI
Lansing Community College
Consortial arrangement with Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, Kellogg Community College, Lake Michigan College, Lansing Community College, and Mid-Michigan Community College for the delivery of a magnetic resonance imaging program Lansing, MI
Mid-Michigan Community College
Consortial arrangement with Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, Kellogg Community College, Lake Michigan College, Lansing Community College, and Mid-Michigan Community College for the delivery of a magnetic resonance imaging program Harrison, MI
Minnesota
Approval of Request for Change
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Open an additional location in Frazee MN to offer the MS in Curriculum and Instruction Moorhead, MN
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
reclassify the existing Fairmont and Redwood Falls Course Locations as Additional Locations Granite Falls, MN
University of Saint Thomas
Contractual agreement with Learners Edge, Inc. and the College of Applied Professional Studies, School of Education to support the offering the Reading Education Programs (endorsement and certificates) in an online (web based) format St. Paul, MN
Missouri
Approval of Request for Change
Linn State Technical College
Open two additional locations Trenton and Poplar Bluff, MO Linn, MO
North Central Missouri College
Open a new additional location in Trenton, MO and offer a new certificate and AAS in Industrial and Energy Systems Technology Trenton, MO
Nebraska
Approval of Request for Change
University of Nebraska - School of Technical Agriculture
Open an additional location in Omaha, NE Curtis, NE
New Mexico
Continued Candidacy
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Albuquerque, NM
Approval of Request for Change
Central New Mexico Community College
Open an additional location in Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque, NM
North Dakota
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Lake Region State College Devils Lake, ND
United Tribes Technical College Bismarck, ND
Ohio
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Chatfield College St. Martin, OH
Columbus College of Art and Design Columbus, OH
Northwest State Community College Archbold, OH
Approval of Request for Change
North Central State College
Two contractual arrangements: Ashland County West-Holmes Career Center to offer the Bioscience Associate Degree. AND Central Ohio Emergency Medical Services to teach 43% or our Health Services Technology degree Mansfield, OH
Oklahoma
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Southwestern Christian University Bethany, OK
South Dakota
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Mitchell Technical Institute Mitchell, SD
West Virginia
Approval of Request for Change
Marshall University
Add the Doctor of Physical Therapy program Huntington, WV
Wisconsin
Approval of Request for Change
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College
Consolidate two existing additional locations (Odanah/Bad River & Bayfield/Red Cliff) to one site Hayward, WI
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Consortial arrangement to offer the Bachelor of Science degree completion program in Health and Wellness Management through distance delivery Stevens Point, WI
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Consortial arrangement to offer the Bachelor of Science degree completion program in Health and Wellness Management through distance delivery River Falls, WI
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, WI
Consortial arrangement to offer the Bachelor of Science degree completion program in Health and Wellness Management through distance delivery La Crosse, WI
University of Wisconsin - Superior
Consortial arrangement to offer the Bachelor of Science degree completion program in Health and Wellness Management through distance delivery Superior, WI
The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on July 18, 2011.
Certificates Approved
Arizona
Central Arizona College, Coolidge, AZ
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician CIP: 4101
Solar Energy Technology/Technician CIP: 15.0505
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology CIP: 50.0502
Illinois
College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL
Computer Programming, Specific Applications CIP: 11.0202
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, Olney, IL
Homeland Security CIP: 43.0301
John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL
Accounting Technology CIP: 52.0302
Nebraska
College of Saint Mary, Omaha, NE
Language Interpretation and Translation CIP: 16.0103
Wisconsin
Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee, WI
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician CIP: 47.0603
Language Interpretation and Translation CIP: 16.0103
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist CIP: 51.1009
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor CIP: 49.0205
The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on July 18, 2011.
Expedited Desk Review Approved Locations
Arizona
Northland Pioneer College, Holbrook, AZ
Added Additional Location in Kayenta, AZ
Arkansas
Arkansas Northeastern College, Blytheville, AR
Added Additional Location in Paragould, AR
Illinois
Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL
Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL
Added Additional Location in Plainfield, IL
Governors State University, University Park, IL
Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL (2 locations)
Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL
Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL (2 locations)
Iowa
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA
Added Additional Location in Chillcothe, MO
Minnesota
Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
Added Additional Location in Plymouth, MN
Ohio
Antioch University, Yellow Springs, OH
Added Additional Location in Pasco, WA
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH
Added Additional Location in Kirtland, OH
The Higher Learning Commission Board of Trustees took the following actions on June 23-24, 2011.
Colorado
Colorado State University: Global Campus, Greenwood Village, CO
Initial Accreditation
Denver School of Nursing, Denver, CO
Continued Candidacy
Jones International University, Centennial, CO
Continued Accreditation on Notice
Illinois
Resurrection University, Oak Park, IL
Accepted report, Continued Accreditation on Notice
Michigan
Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI
Approve Change of Control, Structure, or Organization to merge Griggs University into the institution.
North Dakota
Trinity Bible College, Ellendale, ND
Extend period of Show-Cause to November 2011
West Virginia
Mountain State University, Beckley, WV
Show-Cause Order issued
The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on June 20, 2011.
Certificates Approved
Colorado
Front Range Community College, Westminster, CO
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor CIP:
13.1401 (2 certificates)
Illinois
John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL
Medical/Clinical Assistant CIP: 51.0801
Dental Assisting/Assistant CIP: 51.0601
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician CIP: 15.0503 (2 certificates)
Surgical Technology/Technologist CIP: 51.0909
Minnesota
South Central College, North Mankato, MN
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist CIP 51.1009
Missouri
Mineral Area College, Park Hills, MO
Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing CIP: 43.0114
New Mexico
New Mexico State University - Don Ana Community College, Las Cruces, NM
Children and Youth Library Services CIP: 25.0102
Criminal Justice/Police Science CIP: 43.0107
The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on June 20, 2011.
Expedited Desk Review Approved Locations
Colorado
Regis University, Denver, CO
Added Additional Location in Thornton, CO
Added Additional Location in Loveland, CO
Added Additional Location in Golden, CO
Added Additional Location in Greeley, CO
Illinois
Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
Added Additional Location in Rockford, IL (2 locations)
Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL
Added Additional Location in Geneva, IL
Added Additional Location in Plainfield, IL
Governors State University, University Park, IL
Added Additional Location in Chicago Heights, IL (2 locations)
Lewis University, Romeoville, IL
Added Additional Location in Glen Ellyn, IL
National Louis University, Chicago, IL
Added Additional Location in Barrington, IL
Added Additional Location in Crystal Lake, IL
Added Additional Location in West Chicago, IL
Added Additional Location in Woodstock, IL
Added Additional Location in Naperville, IL
Added Additional Location in Palatine, IL
Added Additional Location in Naperville, IL (2 locations)
Added Additional Location in Oswego, IL
Added Additional Location in South Beloit, IL
Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL
Added Additional Location in Worth, IL
Michigan
Baker College, Flint, MI
Added Additional Location in Peck, MI
Minnesota
Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN
Added Additional Location in Duluth, MN
Northwestern College, Saint Paul, MN
Added Additional Location in Brooklyn Park, MN
Missouri
Ozarks Technical Community College, Springfield, MO
Added Additional Location in Lebanon, MO
Three Rivers Community College, Poplar Bluff, MO
Added Additional Location in Poplar Bluff, MO
Webster University, St. Louis, MO
Added Additional Location in Ocala, FL
Ohio
Tiffin University, Tiffin, OH
Added Additional Location in Toledo, OH
The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on June 20, 2011.
Arizona
Approval of Request for Change
Eastern Arizona College, Thatcher, AZ
Open an additional location at Eastern Arizona Academy of Cosmetology, 1926 West Thatcher Boulevard Safford, AZ 85546
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Open a new additional location: UA Downtown, Roy Place Building, 44‐60 North Stone Avenue, Tucson AZ
Arkansas
Approval of Request for Change
John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR
Expand distance delivery programs
National Park Community College, Hot Springs, AR
add distance education at a level of 20% or more of total degree programs
Colorado
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
University of Denver, Denver, CO
Approval of Request for Change
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Denver, CO
B to M, add BFA programs in 3-D Animation and Interior Design and the Master of Arts program in Design Thinking and Leadership online
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
Contractual arrangement with Global Connect Academy (GCA) to offer the Master of Engineering – Information Assurance to students in India
Illinois
Approval of Request for Change
Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL
Add Master of Arts in Crimonology online
American InterContinental University, Hoffman Estates, IL
Add Bachelor of Accounting program and the Master of Accounting Program
Argosy University, Chicago, IL
Add Associates of Arts in Psychology
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Contractual arrangement with Tangaza College in Kenya for the B.A., Liberal Arts with a focus in Leadership and Management program
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
Add Doctor of Pharmacy
St. John's College, Springfield, IL
Add RN-BSN degree online
Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL
Open four additional locations in Illinois and to change the stipulations on locations
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL
Open an additional location in Las Vegas, NV
Focused Evaluations
Kaplan University, Chicago, IL
Indiana
Approval of Request for Change
Calumet College of St. Joseph, Whiting, IN
Initiate distance delivery with Master of Science in Quality Assurance Program and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Paralegal and Pre-law Studies
Harrison College, Indianapolis, IN
Course location in Dayton, OH
Indiana University Kokomo, Kokomo, IN
Add Master of Science in Nursing
Iowa
Approval of Request for Change
William Penn University, Oskaloosa, IA
Add the Bachelors of Arts in Business and Masters of Business Leadership online
Kansas
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Bethany College, Lindsborg, KS
Hesston College, Hesston, KS
Michigan
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI
Focused Evaluations
Finlandia University, Hancock, MI
Approval of Request for Change
Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI
B to M and D, add MA in Politics and PhD in Politics
North Central Michigan College, Petoskey, MI
Open an out-of-state course location in California. The Young Americans, Corona, CA 92881
Minnesota
Approval of Request for Change
Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies, Center City, MN
Change in mission document to reflect commitment to multicultural competencies and academic freedom
Missouri
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Springfield, MO
Focused Evaluations
Cox College, Springfield, MO
Approval of Request for Change
Columbia College, Columbia, MO
Open three out-of-state course locations
Evangel University, Springfield, MO
Open an additional location in Ozark, Missouri.
Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO
Add courses toward the Master of Science in Nursing
Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Open a course location in China
Nebraska
Approval of Request for Change
Clarkson College, Omaha, NE
Add Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Health Care Services
Concordia University Nebraska, Seward, NE
Add 5 or more classes at Dual Credit High School sites in Nevada and Wisconsin
New Mexico
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell, NM
North Dakota
Approval of Request for Change
Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND
Add five courses on a new degree level
Ohio
Approval of Request for Change
Kent State University, Kent, OH
Open three additional locations: Lakeland Community College in Concord, OH, Euclid High School in Euclid, OH, and the Ott Center in Akron
Kent Sate University, Kent, OH
Open an additional location at University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, OH
Miami University, Oxford, OH
Request to open an additional location in Middleton, OH
Northwest State Community College, Archbold, OH
Close the Vantage Career Center on North Franklin Street in Van Wert, OH and reopen it at a new address
Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, OH
Open three course locations
University of Mount Union, Alliance, OH
Add Master of Arts in Education Leadership
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH
Add PhD in Materials Science and Engineering
Zane Sate College, Zanesville, OH
Change the designation of the Willett-Pratt Training Center site to the Zane State College Cambridge Campus
Oklahoma
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Redlands Community College, El Reno, OK
Focused Evaluations
Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Bartlesville, OK
Approval of Request for Change
Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK
Open two additional locations in Lawton, OK
South Dakota
Approval of Request for Change
National American University, Rapid City, SD
Establish a full branch campus in Lewisville, Texas
National American University, Rapid City, SD
Establish a full branch campus in South Austin, TX
West Virginia
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
American Public University System, Charles Town, WV
Approval of Request for Change
American Public University System, Charles Town, WV
Add the BA and MA in Reverse Logistics Management
West Liberty University, West Liberty, WV
Open an additional location: Highlands Center
Wisconsin
Approval of Request for Change
Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI
Contractual arrangement with Fachhochschule Lübeck (FHL) (English translation: Lübeck University of Applied Sciences) in Lübeck, Germany
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, Shell Lake, WI
Open an additional location in New Richmond, Wisconsin
The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on May 16, 2011.
Certificates Approved
Arizona
Cochise College, Douglas, AZ
Architectural Sciences and Technology, Other CIP: 4.0999
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering CIP: 14.4201
Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation CIP: 43.0206
Maricopa Community Colleges-Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology CIP: 50.0502
Colorado
Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, CO
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other CIP: 51.0899
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician CIP: 15.0503
Medical Office Management/Administration CIP: 51.0705 (2 certificates)
Illinois
John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician CIP: 15.0503
University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL
Social Work, Other CIP: 44.0799
Michigan
Baker College, Flint, MI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician CIP: 51.092
Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, MI
Medical/Clinical Assistant CIP: 51.0801
St. Clair County Community College, Port Huron, MI
Transportation and Materials Moving, Other CIP: 49.9999
Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician CIP: 47.0603 (4 certificates)
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician CIP: 47.0604 (2 certificates)
Dental Assisting/Assistant CIP: 51.0601
Music Management CIP: 50.1003
Music Performance, General CIP: 50.0903 (2 certificates)
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant CIP: 51.0805
Minnesota
Hibbing Community College, Hibbing, MN
Adult Development and Aging CIP: 19.0702
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor CIP: 49.0205
University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, MN
Special Education and Teaching, Other CIP: 13.1099
Missouri
Mineral Area College, Park Hills, MO
Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing CIP: 43.0114
Ohio
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician CIP: 51.092
Oklahoma
Carl Albert State College, Poteau, OK
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General CIP: 52.0401
Child Care Provider/Assistant CIP: 19.0709
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services CIP: 52.0408
Office Management and Supervision CIP: 52.0204
West Virginia
Salem International University, Salem, WV
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training CIP: 51.3901
Wisconsin
Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, WI
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist CIP: 51.1009
Herzing University, Milwaukee, WI
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer CIP: 51.0911
Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland, WI
Horticulture Technician CIP: 1.0699
Western Technical College, La Crosse, WI
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist CIP: 48.0501
The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on May 16, 2011.
Expedited Desk Review Approved Locations
Arizona
Northland Pioneer College, Holbrook, AZ
Added Additional Location in Eagar, AZ
Added Additional Location in Joseph City, AZ
Added Additional Location in Show Low, AZ
Added Additional Location in St. Johns, AZ (3 locations)
Added Additional Location in Taylor, AZ (2 locations)
Illinois
Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL
Added Additional Location in Lake Zurich, IL
Added Additional Location in Hawthorn Woods, IL
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Added Additional Location in Oak Forest, IL
National Louis University, Chicago, IL
Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL (3 locations)
Added Additional Location in Wales, WI
Added Additional Location in New Berlin, WI
Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
Added Additional Location in Normal, IL
Added Additional Location in Park Ridge, IL
Added Additional Location in Summit, IL
Added Additional Location in Kankakee, IL
Added Additional Location in Aurora, IL
Added Additional Location in Oswego, IL
Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL
Added Additional Location in Braidwood, IL
Added Additional Location in Worth, IL
Added Additional Location in New Lenox, IL
Added Additional Location in Niles, IL
Added Additional Location in Homer Glen, IL
Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL
Added Additional Location in Lake Villa, IL
Added Additional Location in Park Ridge, IL
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
Added Additional Location in Jerseyville, IL
Added Additional Location in Mt. Olive, IL
Added Additional Location in Belleville, IL
Indiana
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
Added Additional Location in Spencer, IN (2 locations)
Added Additional Location in Lafayette, IN
Added Additional Location in Lexington, KY
Added Additional Location in Paoli, IN
Iowa
Morningside College, Sioux City, IA
Added Additional Location in Cedar Falls, IA
Added Additional Location in Grand Junction, IA
Added Additional Location in Council Bluffs, IA
Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA
Added Additional Location in West Des Moines, IA
Kansas
Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
Added Additional Location in Derby, KS
Michigan
Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI
Added Additional Location in Grand Rapids, MI
Minnesota
Hamlin University, St. Paul, MN
Added Additional Location in Forest Lake, MN
Missouri
Maryville University of Saint Louis, St. Louis, MO
Added Additional Location in Sunset Hills, MO
Three Rivers Community College, Poplar Bluff, MO
Added Additional Location in Dexter, MO
West Virginia
Bluefield State College, Bluefield, WV
Added Additional Location Mount Gay, WV
Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling, WV
Added Additional Location in Cambridge, OH
Wisconsin
Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, WI
Added Additional Location in Eau Claire, WI
Wyoming
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Added Additional Location in Afton, WY
Added Additional Location in Basin, WY
Added Additional Location in Buffalo, WY (2 locations)
Added Additional Location in Cody, WY
Added Additional Location in Douglas, WY
Added Additional Location in Farson, WY
Added Additional Location in Dubois, WY
Added Additional Location in Sheridan, WY
Added Additional Location in Green River, WY
Added Additional Location in Jackson, WY
Added Additional Location in Lander, WY
Added Additional Location in Lovell, WY
Added Additional Location in Lusk, WY
Added Additional Location in Rawlins, WY
The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on May 16, 2011.
Arizona
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Approval of Request for Change
Central Arizona College, Coolidge, AZ
Request to change the designation of the Central Arizona College-San Tan Center from a “course location” to an “additional location”
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Request to open an additional location at 20700 44th Avenue West, in Lynnwood, Washington, to be designated as the “Lynnwood Learning Center”
Arkansas
Financial Panel Recommendation
Lyon College, Batesville, AR
Add progress report on Finances
Illinois
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Approval of Request for Change
Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg, IL
Reclassify course location to additional location
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Downers Grove, IL
Open a campus in Miramar, FL
Harrington College of Design, Chicago, IL
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Communication Design and Master of Arts (MA) in Communication Design
Lake Land College
Add five additional locations at correctional facilities in Illinois
Lincoln Christian University
Open an additional location in home state at Illinois Central College in Peoria
Lincoln Christian University, Lincoln, IL
Open additional location in home state at Methodist Medical Center of Illinois in Peoria
McKendree University, Lebanon, IL
Add Specialist in Educaiton (Ed.S.) and Doctor of Education, Ed.D. in Curriculum Design and Instruction
Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL
Offer the A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL
Add Doctor of Pharmacy
Financial Panel Recommendation
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Add progress report on Finances
Indiana
Approval of Request for Change
Grace College and Seminary, Winona Lake, IN
Open two additional locations in Ft. Wayne and Indianapolis
Iowa
Approval of Request for Change
Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA
Add new Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and the Master of Science in Nursing
Cornell College, Mount Vernon, IA
Add out of country course location in the Bahamas
Kansas
Approval of Request for Change
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Open an additional location in Kansas City, KS
Michigan
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Albion College, Albion, MI
Focused Evaluations
St. Clair County Community College, Port Huron, MI
Approval of Request for Change
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI
Request to open course locations in Canada and New Zealand
Minnesota
Financial Panel Recommendation
Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, MN
Add progress report on Finances
Approval of Request for Change
Crown College, St. Bonifacius, MN
Open an additional location at Grace Church of Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Dunwoody College of Technology, Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering Technology
Missouri
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Ozarks Technical Community College, Springfield, MO
Focused Evaluations
Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO
Financial Panel Recommendation
Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO
Accept progress report on Finances
Approval of Request for Change
Cottey College, Nevada, MO
A to B; new Bachelor’s programs in English, Environmental Studies, International Relations and Business
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
To open an additional location at Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center (ERDCC)
Nebraska
Approval of Request for Change
York College, York, NE
B to M; Add Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction
North Dakota
Approval of Request for Change
Bismarck State College
Open two additional locations in Hazen, ND and East Harvey, ND
Ohio
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Kenyon College, Gambier, OH
Financial Panel Recommendation
Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, OH
Add progress report on Finances
United Theological Seminary, Trotwood, OH
Add progress report on Finances
Approval of Request for Change
Marion Technical College, Marion, OH
Additonal location at Marion Correctional Institute in Marion, OH and at Vaughn Industries in Casey, OH
Lourdes College, Sylvania, OH
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Mount Vernon, OH
Request to close the Newark, Ohio additional location and reopen it at a new address
South Dakota
Approval of Request for Change
National American University, Rapid City, SD
To establish a full branch campus in Burnsville, Minn., a suburb
of Minneapolis
West Virginia
Financial Panel Recommendation
Future Generations Graduate School, Franklin, WV
Add progress report on Finances
Approval of Request for Change
Concord University, Athens, WV
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Wisconsin
Approval of Request for Change
Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) concentration and post-master’s FNP certificate within the existing Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program. A change in the Statement of Affiliation Status (SAS) to read “No prior approval required” rather than the statement of programs we may offer
The Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on April 18, 2011.
Arizona
Approval of Request for Change
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Add three associate level programs - AS in Technology, AS in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability, and AS in Engineering Technology
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Open two additional locations: 1001 Covington, LA, - “Covington Learning Center”
St. Louis, MO - “Clayton Learning Center”
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Close the Lower Bucks County Learning Center (“old location”), located at 311 New Rodgers Road, in Levittown, Pennsylvania and reopen it at a new facility located at 1565 Main Street, in Warrington, Pennsylvania, Warrington Learning Center (“new location”)
Colorado
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, CO
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)
Aims Community College, Greeley, CO
Approval of Request for Change
Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, CO
A to B, Add the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and the Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies
Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO
Close the Denver South (Greenwood Village), CO branch campus and reopen it at a new Denver South location (Aurora)
Illinois
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg, IL
North Park University, Chicago, IL
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)
Midstate College, Peoria, IL
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL
Focused Evaluations
Saint Augustine College, Chicago, IL
Approval of Request for Change
American College of Education, Chicago, IL
Request to close main campus in Chicago, Illinois, and reopen it in Indianapolis, Indiana
American Intercontinental University, Hoffman Estates, IL
Request to offer the Associate of Science in Criminal Justice and the Associate of Arts in Visual Communication through distance delivery
Argosy University, Chicago, IL
Associate of Science in Business Administration
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College, Chicago, IL
To open an additional location at Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center
Methodist College of Nursing, Peoria, IL
Initiate distance delivery with the RNBSN program
Morton College, Cicero, IL
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Fire Science Technology
Indiana
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)
University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN
Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
Iowa
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)
Iowa Lakes Community College, Estherville, IA
Reassigned to PEAQ from AQIP
Central College, Pella, IA
Kansas
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)
Highland Community College, Highland, KS
Approval of Request for Change
Benedictine College, Atchinson, KS
Close the Roelen Park , KS location and reopen it at a new address
Benedictine College, Atchinson, KS
Open an additional location at Missouri Regional Police Academy at Kansas City, MO
Michigan
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI
Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration, Troy, MI
Approval of Request for Change
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI
Open a branch campus in Tampa, FL
Minnesota
Approval of Request for Change
Rasmussen College, Bloomington, MN
Open new branch campus in Lutz, Florida
Missouri
Focused Evaluations
Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences, Kansas City, MO
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
William Jewell College, Liberty, MO
Nebraska
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)
University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE
Approval of Request for Change
Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte, NE
Close and reopen two additional locations: Broken-Bow and Ogalalla Extended Campuses
New Mexico
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Southwestern College, Santa Fe, NM
North Dakota
Approval of Request for Change
Mayville State University, Mayville, ND
Offer five transferable and 5 non-transferable courses on the graduate level on a rotational basis
Ohio
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)
Lake Erie College, Painesville, OH
Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH
Washington State Community College, Marietta, OH
Zane State College, Zanesville, OH
Focused Evaluations
Ashland University, Ashland, OH
Approval of Request for Change
Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH
M to D, Add the Doctor of Pharmacy
God's Bible School and College, Cincinnati, OH
Add distance education of Bachelor of Arts in Ministerial Education; Bachelor of Arts in Church and Family Ministry; Associate of Arts in Bible/Theology; and Associate of Applied Science in Ministerial Education
John Carroll University, University Heights, OH
Offer the Literacy Specialist Certificate online with six other institutions
Lourdes College, Sylvania, OH
Master of Business Administration
Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Mount Vernon, OH
Add distance education of the Bachelor of Business Administration, the MA in Education, the MBA, and the MS in Management
Northwest State Community College, Archbold, OH
Open additional location at the Scott Park campus at the University of Toledo
Ohio Christian University, Circleville, OH
Open an additional location at South-Western City Schools Career Academy (temporary site)
4750 Big Run South Road Grove City, OH 43123-9692
Ohio Christian University, Circleville, OH
Open an additional location at Rock Springs Church, 219 Rock Spring Church, Milner, GA 30257
Ohio Dominican University, Columbus, OH
Offer the Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program in a Dual Admission Program format with Central Ohio Technical College (COTC)
University of Akron, Akron, OH
Open an additional location at Stark State College of Technology Campus in Stark County, OH, to offer the Bachelor of Organizational Supervision degree program
University of Cincinnati-Clermont College, Batavia, OH
Add Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies
South Dakota
Approval of Request for Change
University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD
Expand the existing Education Specialist (ED.S.) program to include the Principal Endorsement program concentration
West Virginia
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, WV
Approval of Requests for Change
Mountain State University, Beckley, WV
Close the Center Township Pennsylvania campus and reopen it at a new address
Wisconsin
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay, WI
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)
Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee, WI
Focused Evaluations
Herzing University, Milwaukee, WI
Approval of Requests for Change
Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI
M to D, Add Doctor of Art Therapy
The Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on April 18, 2011.
Expedited Desk Review Approved Locations
Illinois
Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
Added Additional Location in Lincolnshire, IL
Added Additional Location in West Chicago, IL
Added Additional Location in Gurnee, IL
Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL
Added Additional Location in Oswego, IL (2 locations)
Added Additional Location in Lincolnshire, IL
Added Additional Location in Hoffman Estates, IL
Added Additional Location in Gurnee, IL
Michigan
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
Added Additional Location in Columbus, OH
Added Additional Location in Fort Lee, VA
Missouri
William Woods University, Fulton, MO
Added Additional Location in Lexington, MO
Added Additional Location in Cabool, MO
Added Additional Location in Lockwood, MO
Added Additional Location in Caledonia, MO
West Virginia
Bluefield State College, Bluefield, WV
Added Additional Location Saulsville, WV
The Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on April 18, 2011.
Certificates Approved
Arkansas
National Park Community College, AR
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Banking and Financial Support Services
Illinois
John A. Logan College, IL
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Michigan
Macomb Community College, MI
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Minnesota
University of Saint Thomas, MN
Education, Other
Missouri
Crowder College, MO
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
South Dakota
Southeast Technical Institute, SD
Health Unit Coordinator Ward Clerk
Wisconsin
Northcentral Technical College, WI
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
The Board of Trustees of the Higher Learning Commission took the following institutional action on April 9, 2011.
Ellis University - Withdrawal of Accreditation Effective August 31, 2011/Approval of Teach-Out
The Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on March 21, 2011.
Expedited Desk Review Approved Locations
Illinois
Governors State University, University Park, IL
Added Additional Location in Kankakee, IL
Added Additional Location in Orland Park, IL
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Added Additional Location in Normal, IL
Added Additional Location in Joliet, IL
Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL
Indiana
Trine University, Angola, IN
Added Additional Location in Winona Lake, IN
Kansas
Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Added Additional Location in Overland Park, KS
Wisconsin
Concordia University, Mequon, WI
Added Additional Location in Eau Claire, WI
The Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on March 21, 2011.
Certificates Approved
Illinois
Illinois Eastern Community College, Olney, IL
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, IL
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Indiana
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, Shell Lake, WI
Mason/Masonry
Dairy Husbandry and Production
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
Machine Tool Operation
Machine Tool Technician
Machine Tooling Technics
Welding Technology/Welder
Building/Construction Finishing, Management and Inspection, Other
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician
Automated Packaging Systems Technician
Automotive Maintenance Technician
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
Motorcycle, Marine, and Outdoor Power Products Technician
The Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on March 21, 2011.
Arizona
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Art Center Design College, The, Tucson, AZ
Approval of Request for Change
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Request to open four additional locations in CA, MO, WA
Arkansas
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Ozarka College, Melbourne, AR
University of Arkansas Community College at Hope, Hope, AR
Approval of Request for Change
Harding University, Searcy, AR
To open an additional location in Pine Bluff
Illinois
Approval of Request for Change
Erikson Institute, Chicago, IL
Distance delivery of the Bilingual/English as Second Language certificate
Lincoln College, Lincoln, IL
To open an additional location at Valley Community College
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL
To move the Dam Neck campus
Iowa
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA
Kansas
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Cloud County Community College, Concordia, KS
Approval of Request for Change
Brown Mackie College - Salina, Salina, KS
To open a branch campus in Oklahoma City, OK
Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Additional location in Utah
Southwestern College, Winfield, KS
Add Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Request to open an additional location: Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas for the Doctor of Medicine degree
Michigan
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Muskegon Community College, Muskegon, MI
Southwestern Michigan College, Dowagiac, MI
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Approval of Request for Change
Walsh College of Accountancy & Business Administration, Troy, MI
To open three additional locations in Port Huron, MI; Harper Woods, MI; and Warren, MI
Minnesota
Focused Evaluation
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN
Approval of Request for Change
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice
Missouri
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO
Drury University, Springfield, MO
Approval of Request for Change
William Woods University, Fulton, MO
Add Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
New Mexico
Approval of Request for Change
Luna Community College, Las Vegas, NM
Offer programs online
Ohio
Focused Evaluations
Antioch University, Yellow Springs, OH
Approval of Request for Change
Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH
Masters of Professional Practice in Accounting
Southern State Community College, Hillsboro, OH
Open an additional location at Scioto County Career Center, Lucasville, OH
Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
To open an additional location in Fort Mitchell, KY
Oklahoma
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Connors State College, Warner, OK
Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Goodwell, OK
Approval of Request for Change
Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK
Add 4 Bachelors degree programs and 8 program minors online
South Dakota
Approval of Request for Change
Mitchell Technical Institute, Mitchell, SD
Open an additional location at Regional Technical Education Center
(RTEC) located at 1200 West 21st Street in Yankton, South Dakota
National American University, Rapid City, SD
Request to open the Sioux Falls campus and reopen it at a new address
Wisconsin
Approval of Requests for Change
Viterbo University, LaCrosse, WI
To offer a Master’s of Science in Mental Health Counseling beginning Fall 2011
The Board of Trustees of the Higher Learning Commission took the following institutional actions on February 25, 2011:
Colorado State University-Global Campus was approved for Initial Candidacy.
Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s request for change of control structure, or organization was approved.
Resurrection University was placed on Notice.
Phoenix Seminary was approved for Continued Candidacy.
Chancellor University was approved for Continued of Accreditation. The institution’s next comprehensive evaluation will be in two years.
The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on February 21, 2011.
Arizona
Approval of Request for Change
University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ
Reclassify the Phoenix additional location into a branch campus
University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ
Open a new additional location in Nogales, Arizona, Santa Cruz County, to be referred to hereafter as UA Santa Cruz
University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ
Three new Additional Locations located in Tucson, Arizona, Pima County, to be referred to hereafter as UA Pima Community College West, UA Pima Community College Desert Vista, and UA Pima Community College Downtown
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Open five additional locations: Chula Vista – Bonita; Hilton Orange County – Costa Mesa; La Palma Learning Center; Palm Desert II; San Marcos II
Arkansas
Approval of Request for Change
John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR
Open four course locations
Colorado
Focused Evaluations
Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, CO
Illinois
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College, Chicago, IL
Approval of Request for Change
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy King College, Chicago, IL
Open an additional location at the French Pastry School in Chicago
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
Open an additional location in Grand Rapids, MI
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
Open a new Ed.D. cohort at Stevenson High School (Lake County) beginning Fall 2011
Quincy University, Quincy, IL
Add BS in Human Services online
William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, IL
Additional location in state
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)
Institute for Clinical Social Work, Chicago, IL
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, Peoria, IL
University of Saint Francis, Joliet, IL
Indiana
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)
Taylor University, Upland, IN
Iowa
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Emmaus Bible College, Dubuque, IA
Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge, IA
Approval of Request for Change
Clarke University, Dubuque, IA
Add the Doctor of Nursing Practice
Kansas
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Manhattan Area Technical College, Manhattan, KS
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)
Dodge City Community College, Dodge City, KS
Focused Evaluations
Brown Mackie College - Salina, Salina, KS
Newman University, Wichita, KS
Approval of Request for Change
Barton County Community College, Great Bend, KS
To open two additional locations in Ft. Knox and Ft. Leonard Wood
Benedictine College, Atchison, KS
Add the Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Coffeyville Community College, Coffeyville, KS
Open a new additional location for the Construction Technology program
Michigan
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)
Bay de Noc Community College, Escanaba, MI
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
Montcalm Community College, Sidney, MI
Northwood University, Midland, MI
Focused Evaluations
Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI
Approval of Request for Change
Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, MI
Open an additional location at 22586 Ann Arbor Trail in Dearborn Heights
University of Michigan - Flint, Flint, MI
To offer an upper-division degree completion program in Nursing at Wayne County Community College, Harper Woods, Michigan
Minnesota
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Leech Lake Tribal College, Cass Lake, MN
Approval of Request for Change
Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Worthington, MN
Reclassify the Luverne course location to additional location
Missouri
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)
East Central College, Union, MO
Focused Evaluations
Park University, Parkville, MO
Approval of Request for Change
Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO
Add the Master of Fine Arts in Writing; Master of Arts in Non-profit Administration;
the Master of Business Administration online
Missouri Valley College, Marshall, MO
Add the Master of Arts in Community Counseling
Nebraska
Approval of Request for Change
Doane College, Crete, NE
Add the Education Specialist Ed. S.
National American University, Rapid City, SD
Establish a branch campus in Bellevue, NE
North Dakota
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Jamestown College, Jamestown, ND
Approval of Request for Change
Fort Berthold Community College, New Town, ND
Add three new Bachelor of Science degrees
Ohio
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science, Cincinnati, OH
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)
University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College, Rio Grande, OH
Focused Evaluations
Mercy College of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, OH
Approval of Request for Change
Lorain County Community College, Elyria, OH
Open an additional location at EHOVE Adult Career Center in Milan, OH
Lourdes College, Sylvania, OH
Offer the MSN with the Nurse Anesthesia concentration
Ohio Dominican University, Columbus, OH
Revise current course semester credit hour standard for undergraduate courses from four credit hours to three credit hours
Walsh University, North Canton, OH
Add the Master of Science in Nursing
Oklahoma
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (PEAQ)
Cameron University, Lawton, OK
Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK
Approval of Request for Change
Bacone College, Muscogee, OK
Open an additional location for an Associate of Arts in American Indian Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in American Indian Studies at Pawnee Nation College in Pawnee, Oklahoma
Tulsa Community College, Tulsa, OK
Open an additional location at the Dick Conner Correctional Center
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Master of Education in Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum (ILAC) on the campus of Shanghai Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) Private School in Shanghai, China
South Dakota
Approval of Request for Change
National American University, Rapid City, SD
Establish a branch campus in Bellevue, NE
West Virginia
Approval of Request for Change
Appalachian Bible College, Mt. Hope, WV
Offer the Certificate of Biblical Studies online
Bridgemont Community and Technical College, Montgomery, WV
Open two additional locations in the Charleston, West Virginia vicinity
West Virginia State University, Institute, WV
Master of Science Degree in Law Enforcement and Administration
Wisconsin
Approval of Requests for Change
Columbia College of Nursing, Inc. Glendale, WI
Add the Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI
Open 2 additional locations for the Oshkosh locations of: S.J. Spanbauer Aviation and Industry Center and the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center
The Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on February 21, 2011.
Expedited Desk Review Approved Locations
Colorado
Regis University, Denver, Colorado
Added Additional Location in Boulder, CO
Illinois
Governors State University, University Park, IL
Added Additional Location in Frankfort, IL
Indiana
Trine University, Angola, Indiana
Added Additional Location in Howe, IN
Kansas
Newman University, Wichita, Kansas
Added Additional Location in Pratt, KS
Michigan
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Added Additional Location in Richmond, VA
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Added Additional Location in Grand Rapids, MI
Added Additional Location in Detroit, MI
Added Additional Location in Clinton Township, MI
Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, Michigan
Added Additional Location in Detroit, MI
Missouri
Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri
Added Additional Location in Radcliffe, KY
Ohio
Ohio Dominican University, Columbus, Ohio
Added Additional Location in Pataskala, OH
Added Additional Location in Grove City, OH
Added Additional Location in Chillicothe, OH
Added Additional Location in Columbus, OH
West Virginia
Mountain State University, Beckley, West Virginia
Added Additional Location in Martinsburg, WV
Added Additional Location in Huntington, WV
Added Additional Location in Lewisburg, WV
Wisconsin
Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin
Added Additional Location in Onalaska, WI
South Dakota
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota
Added Additional Location in Rapid City, SD
Added Additional Location in Sioux Falls SD
Added Additional Location in Sioux City, IA
The Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on February 21, 2011.
Certificates Approved
Arkansas
Southern Arkansas University Tech, Camden, AR
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, Batesville, AR
Welding Technology/Welder
Colorado
Lamar Community College, Lamar, CO
Barbering/Barber
Otero Junior College, LaJunta, CO
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Pueblo Community College, Pueblo, CO
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
Illinois
College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
John Wood Community College, Quincy, IL
Welding Technology/Welder
Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Iowa
Mercy College of Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Indiana
Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN
Accounting
Kansas
Washburn University of Topeka, Topeka, KS
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Michigan
Bay de Noc Community College, Escanaba, MI
Forest Technology/Technician
Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Minnesota
University of Saint Thomas, St. Paul, MN
Engineering, Other
Mathematics Teacher Education
Missouri
Saint Louis Community College, St. Louis, MO
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Funeral Direction/Service
Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Environmental Studies
The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on January 18, 2011.
Arizona
Approval of Request for Change
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Open and additional location in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Open an additional location at AT Still University
Prescott College, Prescott, AZ
Offer the Bachelor of Fine Arts within the existing Arts and Letters program
University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ
Close the downtown Douglas, AZ additional location and open it at Douglas, Arizona, Cochise County, to be referred to hereafter as UA Douglas
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Open a new campus at 900 Justison Street in Wilmington, Delaware “Delaware Campus”
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Open a new campus at 4201 South Shary Road, Mission, Texas 78572. This location is in the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and will be designated as the “McAllen Campus”
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Change the designation of the Lafayette Learning Center located at 202 Rue Iberville, Suite 100, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to become the Lafayette Campus (a branch campus)
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Change the designation of the Shreveport-Bossier Learning Center located at 350 Plaza Loop Drive, Building E, in Bossier City, Louisiana, to become the Shreveport-Bossier Campus (a branch campus)
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Relocate the Bay Area, CA campus
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Designation of one additional location as a branch campus in San Diego, CA, and reclassifying the current San Diego branch campus as an additional location
Colorado
Approval of Request for Change
Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, CO
Close the Loveland Campus and reopen it at a new address
Illinois
Approved for Continued Accreditation
Blackburn College, Carlinville, IL
Approval of Request for Change
Aurora University, Aurora, IL
Offer the Doctor of Social Work (DSW) with a major in Clinical Social Work at its Aurora, Illinois campus and the George Williams College of Aurora University campus in Williams Bay, Wisconsin
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy King College, Chicago, IL
Request to offer two new certificate programs: L’Art de la Patisserie – The Professional Pastry and Baking Program and L’Art du Gateau – Cake Decorating and Baking
Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL
Add the Master of Arts in Teaching
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, Lake Forest, IL
Close the Schaumburg campus and reopen it at a new location
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
Add Education Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership
Indiana
Approval of Request for Change
Trine University, Angola, IN
Add Masters programs in Business & Public Admin without prior approval; add approved School of Professional Studies degree programs online
Iowa
Approval of Request for Change
University of Dubuque, Dubuque, IA
Offer the Master of Arts in Missional Christianity (MAMC), a 48 credit degree, via distance learning
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Add Master’s of Education in Elementary Education, Master’s of Education in Professional Development for Teachers online
Kansas
AQIP Admission
Donnelly College, Kansas City, KS
Michigan
AQIP Admission
Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI
Approval of Request for Change
Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, MI
Open an additional location at 22586 Ann Arbor Trail in Dearborn Heights
Minnesota
Approval of Request for Change
Northwestern College, St. Paul, MN
Add Master of Arts Degree in Human Services; Add Master of Divinity degree
Missouri
Approval of Request for Change
Evangel University, Springfield, MO
Remove limitation of master’s programs to the fields of education, psychology and organizational leadership
Logan University, Chesterfield, MO
Offer the Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Human Performance
Missouri Valley College, Marshall, MO
Open an additional location
North Dakota
Approval of Request for Change
Valley City State University, Valley City, ND
Add three course location in Wyoming
Ohio
Approval of Request for Change
Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, OH
Open six course locations
South Dakota
Approved for Continued Accreditation
Kilian Community College, Sioux Falls, SD
Approval of Request for Change
University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD
Offer a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)
West Virginia
Approval of Request for Change
Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling, WV
Offer an Education Leadership track in a Master of Arts in Science and Mathematics Education (MASMED) through distance delivery
Wyoming
Approved for Continued Accreditation
Eastern Wyoming College, Torrington, WY
The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on January 18, 2011.
Approved Locations
Colorado
Regis University, Denver, CO
Added Additional Location in Pueblo, CO
Added Additional Location in Thornton, CO
Illinois
Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
Added Additional location in Lake in the HIlls, IL
Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL
Added Additional Location in Plainfield, IL
Added Additional Location in LaGrange, IL
Governors State University, University Park, IL
Added Additional Location in Hopkins Park, IL
National-Louis University, Chicago, IL
Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL
Added Additional Location in Wheaton, IL
Added Additional Location in Palos Hills, IL
Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
Added Additional Location in 202 S. Genesee, Waukegan, IL
Added Additional Location in 208 Lake Street, Waukegan, IL
Added Additional Location in Joliet, IL
Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL
University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL
Added Additional Location in Gallatin, TN
Michigan
Concordia University, Ann Arbor, MI
Added Additional Location in Brooklyn, MI
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
Added Additional Location in Detroit, MI
Missouri
Missouri Baptist University, St. Louis, MO
Added Additional Location in Carterville, IL
The Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on December 20, 2010.
Approved Locations
Arizona
Western International University, Phoenix, AZ
Additional Location in 8351 West Cinnabar Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345
Illinois
Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL
Additional Location in 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
DeVry University, Downers Grove, IL
Additional Location in 300 Cherry Lane, Coalinga, CA 93210
Governors State University, University Park, IL
Additional Location in 3434 W. 77th Street, Chicago, IL 60652
Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
Additional Location in 1320 South Olympus Dr., Naperville, IL 60565
Additional Location in 8621 S. South Chicago, Chicago, IL 60617
Additional Location in 9620 Normandy Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Additional Location in 1225 West Lake Street, Melrose Park, IL 60160
Robert Morris University-Illinois, Chicago, IL
Additional Location in 2121 South Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights, IL
Indiana
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
Additional Location in 1700 E. Industrial Drive, Terre Haute, IN 47802-9130
Additional Location in 3449 W. Jonathan Moore Place, Columbus, IN
Additional Location in 323 Dupont Circle, Seymour, IN 47274
Additional Location in 201 W. Morgan Street, Spencer, IN 47460
Kansas
Baker University, Baldwin City, KS
Added Additional location in 514 N. Maine, McPherson, KS 67460
Missouri
Central Methodist University, Fayette, MO
Additional Location in 320 Ichord Avenue, Waynesville, MO 65583
Michigan
Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI
Added Additional Location, 4545 E. Bacon Road, Hillsdale, MI 49242
North Dakota
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
Additional Location in North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58108
Ohio
Tiffin University, Tiffin, OH
Additional Location in 570 East Leffel Lane, Springfield, OH 45506
Additional Location in 4750 Big Run South Road, Grove City, OH 43123
Oklahoma
Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, OK
Additional Location 1003 S. Park Drive, Broken Bow, OK 74728
The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on December 20, 2010.
Arizona
Approved for Continued Accreditation
Pima County Community College District, Tucson, AZ
Focused Evaluations - Mandated
Northcentral University, Prescott Valley, AZ
Approval of Request for Change
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Offer the Bachelor of Science in Applied Management at the Public Safety Administration Building of the City of Peoria, Arizona
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Open branch campus in Knoxville, TN
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
To change the designation of the East El Paso Learning Center, to become the El Paso Campus (a branch campus)
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
To relocate the Kansas City Campus from two facilities in Kansas City, one at 901 E. 104th Street, Suite 200, the second at 903 E. 104th Street, Suite 300, to a single facility located at 1310 E. 104th Street, Kansas City, Missouri
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
To change the designation of the Baton Rouge Learning Center from additional location to become the Baton Rouge Campus (a branch campus)
Arkansas
Approved for Continued Accreditation
Ouachita Technical College, Malvern, AR
Approval of Request for Change
Harding University, Searcy, AR
To offer the Doctor of Physical Therapy program
Colorado
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)
Pueblo Community College, Pueblo, CO
Focused Evaluations - Mandated
Pueblo Community College, Pueblo, CO
Approval of Request for Change
Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO
Add Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice (MSCJ)
Illinois
Approved for Continued Accreditation
Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL
Approval of Request to return to PEAQ from AQIP
Principia College, Elsah, IL
Approval of Request for Change
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Downers Grove, IL
Open a new additional location in Houston, Texas
Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago, IL
To establish two additional locations in Tinley Park, Illinois and Troy, Michigan
Approval of Request for new Certificate
College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Indiana
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)
Indiana Institute of Technology, Fort Wayne, IN
Approval of Request for Change
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Add the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Huntington University, Huntington, IN
Offer the Associate of Arts of Christian Ministry through distance delivery
Approval of Teach-Out Plan
Harrison College, Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Business College – Marion
830 N. Miller Ave.
Marion, IN 46952
Kansas
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)
Butler County Community College, El Dorado, KS
Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS
Approval of Request for Change
Cloud County Community College, Concordia, KS
Open and additional location in Concordia, KS
Approval of Request for new Certificate
Washburn University of Topeka, Topeka, KS
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
Washburn University of Topeka, Topeka, KS
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Michigan
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)
Kirtland Community College, Roscommon, MI
AQIP Admission (Deferred action)
Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI
Approval of Request for Change
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
Add the Master’s of Education in Educational Technology Integration
Minnesota
AQIP Admission
University of Minnesota-Crookston, Crookston, MN
Missouri
Approval of Request for Change
Missouri Baptist University, St. Louis, MO
Add the Bachelor of Professional Studies Completion Program in Sport Management, a Master of Business Administration degree, a Master of Arts in Counseling with a concentration in School Counseling, and an Educational Specialist degree with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction
University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
Add the RN to BSN in Nursing online
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)
Evangel University, Springfield, MO
Ohio
Approval of Request for Change
College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, OH
Open two additional locations: Hughes Center High School and Princeton High School in Cincinnati, Ohio
James A. Rhodes State College, Lima, OH
To offer programs through distance delivery
Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Mount Vernon, OH
Request to close the Grove City additional location and reopen it at a new address
Otterbein University, Westerville, OH
Add the Doctor of Nursing Practice
The University of Akron, Akron, OH
To open three off-campus locations at Mentor High School in Lake County, Tallmadge High School in Summit County and Summit County Educational Service Center in Summit County for the purpose of offering specific Master’s level teacher preparation cohort programs
Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP)
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH
Oklahoma
Approval of Request for Change
Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK
Close and re-open an additional location in Poteau, OK
South Dakota
AQIP Admission (Denied)
Western Dakota Technical Institute, Rapid City, SD
Approval of Request for Change
Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls, SD
Add five distance delivery programs
Wisconsin
Approval of Request for Change
Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI
To offer a Master of Science in Community Psychology & Professional Counseling
A Review Committee of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following action on December 3, 2010.
Approval of Request for Change
University of the Rockies, Colorado Springs, CO
Added Master of Arts in Organizational Development and Leadership, the Master of Arts in Human Services and the Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Leadership
The Institutional Actions Council of The Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on November 15, 2010.
Arizona
Approval of Request for Change
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Add Doctor of Business Administration and the Ph.D. in General Psychology
Arkansas
Approval of Request for new Certificate
University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, Batesville, AR
Add Welding Technology/Welder and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technical Education certificates
Colorado
Approval of Request for new Certificate
Art Institute of Colorado, The, Denver, CO
Add Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef; Culinary Arts/Chef Training; Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design certificates
Otero Junior College, LaJunta, CO
Add Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician certificate
Illinois
Approval of Request for Change
Argosy University, Chicago, IL
Open course location at the Art Institute of Atlanta
Argosy University, Chicago, IL
Relocate the Argosy University - Inland Empire Campus in California
Judson University, Elgin, IL
Open a new additional location
Loyola University, Chicago, IL
Open an additional location in Vietnam
Loyola University, Chicago, IL
Offer the Rule of Law degree in Rome
Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, IL
To open two additional locations in Sterling, IL
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
Add Doctor of Nursing Practice degree
Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, IL
To open a new additional location in Plano Illinois and one in Aurora Illinois (close existing location and relocate to new location)
Indiana
Approved for Continued Accreditation
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
Focused Evaluations - Mandated
Martin University, Indianapolis, IN
Approval of Request for Change
University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN
Relocate the additional location from Saint Anthony’s Medical Center in Crown Point, IN, to 129th Avenue and Interstate 65 in Crown Point
Approval of Request for new Certificate
Indiana University East, Richmond, IN
Add Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies certificate
Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN
Add Accounting certificate
Michigan
Approval of Request for Change
Baker College, Flint, MI
Request to remove stipulations to offer master's level programs without prior approval
Grace Bible College, Grand Rapids, MI
Add AA and BA programs in Leadership and Ministry, and online adult education programs
Northwood University, Midland, MI
Offer the MBA Degree in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Approval of Request for new Certificate
Baker College, Flint, MI
Add Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician certificate
Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI
Add Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician certificate
Minnesota
Approval of Request for Change
Rasmussen College, Bloomington, MN
Open three branch campuses: one in Bloomington, MN and two in Florida
Winona State University, Winona, MN
New location at St. Paul College in St. Paul, MN
Approval of Request for new Certificate
Rasmussen College, Bloomington, MN
Add Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping certificate
Missouri
Approval of Request for new Certificate
Ranken Technical College, St. Louis, MO
Add Security System Installation, Repair, and Inspection Technology/Technician certificate
Webster University, St. Louis, MO
Add Educational/Instructional Technology certificate
Nebraska
Approval of Request for Change
Concordia University, Seward, NE
Add two new locations within the Omaha School System
Wayne State College, Wayne, NE
Open new location in South Sioux City, Nebraska
New Mexico
Approved for Continued Accreditation
Navajo Technical College, Crownpoint, NM
North Dakota
Approval of Request for Change
Bismarck State College, Bismarck, ND
Open three in-state additional locations
Ohio
Focused Evaluations - Mandated
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Cincinnati, OH
Approval of Request for Change
Ashland University, Ashland, OH
Distance delivery of MBA program
Central Ohio Technical College, Newark, OH
Relocation of Knox campus (inactivate old location) and Pataskala campus (close old location)
Franklin University, Columbus, OH
To offer the MS in Accounting
Kettering College of Medical Arts, Kettering, OH
To offer the BS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, OH
M to D; Add Doctor of Nursing Practice degree
Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, OH
Offer five or more courses a year, of the HLC approved MBA program online, hybrid, or off-site at four locations in China
University of Cincinnati-Raymond Walters College, Cincinnati, OH
Add a new baccalaureate degree, the Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies (BTAS), with a new program, Applied Management
Approval of Request for new Certificate
Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, OH
Add Homeland Security certificate
South Dakota
Approval of Request for Change
National American University, Rapid City, SD
Open a branch campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Presentation College, Aberdeen, SD
Add a Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training at the Aberdeen, SD campus
West Virginia
Approval of Request for Change
Salem International University, Salem, WV
Request to increase the awarded credits to 36 toward the Associate of Science in Nursing (RN program) to students who complete the certificate in practical nursing (LPN program)
Approval of Request for new Certificate
Mountain State University, Beckley, WV
Add Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Family Practice Nurse/Nursing; Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies certificates
Wisconsin
Approval of Request for Change
Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, WI
Add shared educational program-NTCs Clinical Laboratory Technician associate degree program with Nicolet College in Rhinelander, WI
Western Technical College, LaCrosse, WI
Relocate Black River Fall location
The Board of Trustees of the Higher Learning Commission took the following institutional actions on November 5, 2010:
Dana College - Dana College ceased operation in July. The Board voted to extend accreditation until July 28, 2011, for the sole purpose of allowing eligible students who complete their programs of study during this period to receive Dana degrees.
Everest College Phoenix - issue Show Cause Order
Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture - place On Notice
Harrison College - grant initial candidacy
Saint Gregory the Great Seminary - grant initial accreditation
Trinity Bible College - issue Show Cause Order
Wilberforce University - grant continued accreditation
The Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on October 22, 2010.
Approved Locations
Arizona
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Added Additional Location in Prescott Valley, AZ
Colorado
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Added Additional Location in Denver, CO
Illinois
Governors State University, University Park, IL
Added Additional Location in Palos Heights, IL; Gilman, IL; Dolton, IL; Bradley, IL
Indiana
Calumet College of St. Joseph, Whiting, IN
Added Additional Location in Oak Lawn, IL
Minnesota
Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
Added Additional Location in Sauk Rapids, MN; Maple Grove, MN
Missouri
Three Rivers Community College, Poplar Bluff, MO
Added Additional Location in Cape Girardeau, MO
New Mexico
New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM
Added Additional Location in Albuquerque, NM; Espanola, NM (2)
Ohio
Walsh University, North Canton, OH
Added Additional Location in Canton, OH; Orrville, OH
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Bartlesville, OK
Added Additional Location in Edmond, OK; Catoosa, OK
Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK
Added Additional Location in Wayne, OK; Grove, OK; Claremore, OK; Sulphur, OK; Bartlesville, OK
West Virginia
Bluefield State College, Bluefield, WV
Added Additional Location in Beaver, WV
The Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on October 18, 2010.
Arkansas
Approval of Request for Change
Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR To offer the Educational Specialist (Ed. S.) degree through distance delivery methods.
Approval of Financial Panel recommendation
Lyon College, Batesville, AR Added Progress report on finances
Colorado
Approval of Request for Change
The Art Institute of Colorado, Denver, CO Change in the number of credit hours awarded in 23 programs.
Illinois
Approval of Request for Change
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Downers Grove, IL Second Degree track for BSN Program.
Greenville College, Greenville, IL To offer the Organizational Leadership program at Sacred Heart Parish
North Central College, Naperville, IL Reduce the number of credit hours from 42 to 33 in the Master of Leadership Studies, MLD degree
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL LLM Program in Madrid, Spain and Tel Aviv, Israel.
Approval of Financial Panel recommendation
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL Added Progress report on finances
Indiana
Approved for Continued Accreditation
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Focused Evaluations - Mandated
Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN
Approval of Request for Change
Grace College and Seminary, Winona Lake, IN New distance delivery of the BS in Management, Master of Arts in Ministry Studies, Master of Business Administration
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN Request to offer nine certificate programs
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN New Associates program
Saint Joseph's College, Rensselaer, IN To open an additional location in Lafayette, IN.
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN First two Distance education programs:
Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Gerontology.
Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN To open two new additional locations in Ben Davis University High School (BDUHS), Indianapolis, IN and US Coast Guard Station San Diego
Iowa
Focused Evaluations - Mandated
Waldorf College, Forest City, IA
Kansas
Approved for Continued Accreditation
North Central Kansas Technical College, Beloit, KS
Approval of Financial Panel recommendation
Baker University, Baldwin City, KS Added Progress report on finances
Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Shawnee, KS Added Monitoring report on finances
Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS Added Progress report on finances
Approval of Request for Certificate
Manhattan Area Technical College, Manhattan, KS Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician certificate
Michigan
Approved for Continued Accreditation
Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Approval of Request for Change
University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI Education Specialist (Ed.S)
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI Online option for the Master's in Education (M. Ed.) with a major in Instructional Technology, a Certificate in Online Teaching, and the State of Michigan Educational Technology Endorsement
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI Additional locations in Royal Oaks and Southfield, MI
Minnesota
Approved for Continued Accreditation
University of Minnesota-Morris, Morris, MN
Approval of Request for Change
Bethel University, St. Paul, MN Grad. and undergrad. programs hybrid and fully distance formats.
2. fully-online four-course sequence.
(3) new licensure endorsement programs.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN To offer the Master of education in Leadership education in Singapore.
Approval of Financial Panel recommendation
Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, MN Added Progress report on finances
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, New Brighton, MN Added Progress report on finances
Vermilion Community College, Ely, MN Added Progress report on finances
Missouri
Approval of Financial Panel recommendation
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO Added Progress report on finances
Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO Added Progress report on finances
Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO Added Progress report on finances
Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO Added Progress report on finances
Wentworth Military Academy and Junior College, Lexington, MO Added Progress report on finances and expanded existing Focused Visit to include the results of strategic Financial Recovery Plan
New Mexico
Approved for Continued Accreditation
Santa Fe University of Art and Design, Santa Fe, NM
Ohio
Approval of Request for Change
Antioch University, Yellow Springs, OH MBA in Sustainability online
Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH Extend accreditation to include degree programs offered in hybrid or online formats.
Franklin University, Columbus, OH Master of Science in Industrial Design and Performance Technology; Additional location in China
Notre Dame College, Cleveland, OH Master's program in Security Policy Studies and a Certificate Program. Master of Education degree program in a distance learning modality.
Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, OH Request to open a course location in Florida and one in LA, California.
Approval of Financial Panel recommendation
Cincinnati Christian University, Cincinnati, OH Added Monitoring report on finances
Siegal College of Judaic Studies, Cleveland, OH Added Monitoring report on finances
Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, OH Added Progress report on finances
Urbana University, Urbana, OH Added Progress report on finances
South Dakota
Approval of Request for Change
Mitchell Technical Institute, Mitchell, SD Additional location (1800 E. Spruce, Mitchell, SD)
Approval of Financial Panel recommendation
Dakota State University, Madison, SD Added Progress report on finances
Sioux Falls Seminary, Sioux Falls, SD Added Progress report on finances
West Virginia
Approval of Financial Panel recommendation
Appalachian Bible College, Mt. Hope, WV Added Monitoring report on finances
Future Generations Graduate School, Franklin, WV Added Progress report on finances
Wisconsin
Approved for Continued Accreditation
Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, Milwaukee, WI
Approval of Request for Change
Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, WI Teach Out for Marshall Middle School, Janesville, WI
Richland Center High School, Richland Center, WI
Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee, WI B to M, add Master of Arts in Education; distance delivery of BS and BA in Business Management and Leadership
Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, WI Additional location at Nicolet Technical College, Birchwood Conference Center, Rhinelander, WI 54501
Approval of Financial Panel recommendation
Northland College, Ashland, WI Added Progress report on finances
The Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on September 20, 2010.
Streamlined Approved Sites
Arkansas
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Fayetteville, AR
Added Additional Location in Little Rock, AR
Closed Additional Location in Little Rock AFB, AR
Illinois
Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
Added Additional Location in Joliet, IL; Rockford, IL; Elk Grove Village, IL; Chicago, IL;
Alsip, IL
Governors State University, University Park, IL
Added Additional Location in Riverdale, IL
National-Louis University, Chicago, IL
Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL (6); Cudahy, WI; Pewaukee, WI; Libertyville, IL;
South Milwaukee, WI; Janesville, WI (2);
Closed Additional Location in Woodstock, IL; Chicago, IL; Burbank, IL
Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
Added Additional Location in Chicago, IL (3); Rosemont, IL; Plainfield, IL; South Holland, IL;
Naperville, IL
University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL
Added Additional Location in Frankfort, IL
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Added Additional Location in Peoria, IL
Colorado
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Added Additional Location in Loveland, CA; Windsor, CO
Regis University, Denver, CO
Added Additional Location in Greenwood Village, CO
University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO
Added Additional Location in Glenwood Springs, CO; Denver, CO; Boulder, CO
Iowa
Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA
Added Additional Location in Ames, IA
Indiana
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
Added Additional Location in Hilliard, OH; Columbus, OH (2)
Trine University, Angola, IN
Added Additional Location in Indianapolis, IN
Kansas
Fort Scott Community College, Fort Scott, KS
Added Additional Location in Fort Scott, KS; Pittsburg, KS
Michigan
Concordia University, Ann Arbor, MI
Inactivated Additional Location in Southgate, MI; Dundee, MI; Westland, MI;
Macomb, MI; Troy, MI; Birmingham, MI
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Added Additional Location in Warren, MI; Clinton Township, MI
Minnesota
Concordia University, St. Paul, St. Paul, MN
Added Additional Location in Anoka, MN; Hutchinson, MN
Missouri
Missouri Baptist University, St. Louis, MO
Added Additional Location in St. Peters, MO
The Accreditation Review Council of the Higher Learning Commission approved the following action on September 16, 2010.
Colorado
Approved for Continued Accreditation
Naropa University, Boulder, CO
The Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission approved the following actions on September 20, 2010.
Arkansas
Approval of Request for Certificate
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, DeQueen, AR Request to offer Cosmetology/Cosmetologist/General certificate
Colorado
Approval of Request for Change
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO Request to offer a Ph.D. in Applied Science
Illinois
Approved for Continued Accreditation
Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL
Approval of Request for Certificate
Danville Area Community College, Danville, IL Reading certificate
Approval of Request for Change
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Downers Grove, IL Request to open full-service campuses in Arlington, Virginia and Chicago, Illinois
DeVry University, Downers Grove, IL Expand educational offerings to offer career-oriented masters programs in the field of education
John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL Request for approval of an associate of applied science distance education degree
McKendree University, Lebanon, IL Request to open three new additional locations in Illinois
National-Louis University, Chicago, IL Request to open four additional locations in Florida and four additional locations in Wisconsin
Shimer College, Chicago, IL Request to defer accreditation visit till last fall semester of 2011
Indiana
Approval of Request for Change
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN New Associates program
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN Request to offer nine certificate programs
Iowa
Approval of Request for Change
Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA
Request to offer three courses in the Marriage and Family Therapy program in Fall 2010 and four courses in Spring 2011
William Penn University, Oskaloosa, IA
Request to close one location and to add four additional locations in Iowa
Kansas
Approval of Request for Change
Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Shawnee, KS New Doctor’s program
Newman University, Wichita, KS Distance delivery of RN-BSN and BS in Business programs
Approval of Request for Certificate
Manhattan Area Technical College, Manhattan, KS Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician certificate
Michigan
Olivet College, Olivet, MI
Teach-out Plan
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI CMU, Air Force Education
The Pentagon, 1A934
Arlington, VA 22215
Northwood University, Midland, MI 1971 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Northwood University, Midland, MI 6010 S. Route 53,
Lisle, IL
Northwood University, Midland, MI 3072 East 12 Mile, Suite 105
Warren, MI 48092-3093
Approval of Request for Certificate
Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI Request to offer Plumbing Technology/Plumber certificate
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI Request to offer Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduate certificate
Minnesota
Approved for Continued Accreditation
Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN
Northland Community and Technical College, Thief River Falls, MN
Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN
Approval of Request for Change
Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Fergus Falls, MN Request to offer the Electrical Lineworker program at Baudette, MN
Minnesota State University, Mankato, Mankato, MN New undergraduate certificate program in Music Industry
Approval of Request for Certificate
Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Fergus Falls, MN Request to offer Agriculture, General certificate
Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Fergus Falls, MN Request to offer Fire Services Administration certificate
Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Fergus Falls, MN Request to offer Health/Medical Claims Examiner certificate
Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Fergus Falls, MN Request to offer Landscaping and Groundskeeping certificate
Missouri
Approval of Request for Change
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Springfield, MO Additional Doctor’s program
Teach-out Plan
Maryville University of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 154 Triad West Dr. in O’Fallon, MO
Nebraska
Approval of Request for Change
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Open an additional location at the Northern Division, Norfolk, Nebraska.
New Mexico
Approval of Request for Change
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Community College, Las Cruces, NM
Request to offer several certificate programs.
Ohio
Approved for Continued Accreditation
Hiram College, Hiram, OH
Approval of Request for Change
Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH Additional Masters program
Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Mount Vernon, OH
Request is for blanket authorization to offer three (3) currently existing baccalaureate degrees at all approved locations in accelerated, degree‐completion instructional modalities.
South Dakota
Focused Evaluations - Mandated
National American University, Rapid City, SD
Approval of Request for Change
Mount Marty College, Yankton, SD Request to offer a Master's of Science in Nursing Degree.
National American University, Rapid City, SD
Request to open a new course location in Wichita, KS.
National American University, Rapid City, SD
Request to establish a branch campus in Centennial, Colo.
West Virginia
Approval of Request for Change
Pierpont Community and Technical College, Fairmont, WV
Postpone next comprehensive evaluation
Wisconsin
Focused Evaluations - Mandated
University of Wisconsin-Superior, Superior, WI
