Summary of activity under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act For

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Summary of activity under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act

For the quarter ending March 31, 2015

Authorized

Current institutions: 129

Institution Date Completed

Initial Authorization Granted: (3)

West Virginia University .................................................................................................... 01/08/15

Authorization to offer programmatic field placement components in Washington State

Fort Hays State University .................................................................................................. 02/03/15

Authorization to offer programmatic field placement components in Washington State

University of Louisville ...................................................................................................... 02/18/15

Authorization to offer programmatic field placement components in Washington State

Renewals of Authorization: (9)

American College of Education .......................................................................................... 01/16/15

Authorization to offer programmatic field placement components in Washington State

A.T. Still University ............................................................................................................ 01/22/15

Authorization to offer degree programs in Washington State

Capella University .............................................................................................................. 02/11/15

Authorization to advertise and recruit for distance learning programs

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences ............................................................... 02/17/15

Authorization to offer degree programs in Washington State

Bakke Graduate University ................................................................................................. 03/04/15

Authorization to offer degree programs in Washington State

Maryville University ........................................................................................................... 03/11/15

Authorization to offer programmatic field placement components in Washington State

Walden University .............................................................................................................. 03/12/15

Authorization to advertise, recruit and offer field placement components in Washington State

Charter College ................................................................................................................... 03/23/15

Authorization to offer degree programs in Washington State

Universal Technical Institute .............................................................................................. 03/24/15

Authorization to advertise and recruit for programs offered at its Arizona campus

Extension of Authorization: (1)

Tacoma Bible College......................................................................................................... 03/11/15

Extending the current authorization until 12/31/15 to allow two remaining students to

complete their studies – the college will be absorbed by Faith Evangelical College &

Seminary

Additional Programs Authorized: (18)

Northeastern University ...................................................................................................... 01/08/15

(hybrid format)

Master of Science in Computer Systems Engineering

Additional Programs Authorized: (continued)

Saybrook University ........................................................................................................... 01/12/15

(hybrid format)

Master of Science in Mind-Body Medicine

Doctor of Philosophy in Mind-Body Medicine

Charter College ................................................................................................................... 02/03/15

(distance learning format)

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Networking Systems

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

Ashford University.............................................................................................................. 03/04/15

(distance learning format)

Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Maryville University ........................................................................................................... 03/05/15

(programmatic field placement components in Washington State)

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Practice Management

Master of Science in Nursing-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner*

Master of Science in Nursing-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner*

Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice

Credit-bearing courses within:

Post-Master Certificate in: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner*

Post-Master Certificate in: Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Post-Master Certificate in: Family Nurse Practitioner

Post-Master Certificate in: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner*

*conditionally authorized pending NCQAC approval

Post University .................................................................................................................... 03/05/15

(programmatic field placement components in Washington State)

Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Faith Evangelical College and Seminary ............................................................................ 03/18/15

(residential, hybrid and online formats)

Bachelor of Arts in Business

Master of Arts in Christian Counseling

Doctor of Strategic Leadership

Withdrawal of Authorization: (10 institutional; 5 programmatic; 9 sites)

Southern Oregon University ............................................................................................... 01/17/15

Expiration of institutional authorization due to State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement

(SARA) approval

American Sentinel University ............................................................................................. 01/28/15

Withdrawal of institutional authorization due to SARA approval

Linfield College .................................................................................................................. 01/29/15

Withdrawal of institutional authorization due to SARA approval

Liberty University ............................................................................................................... 02/05/15

Withdrawal of institutional authorization due to SARA approval

American College of Education .......................................................................................... 02/06/15

Expiration of institutional authorization due to SARA approval

University of Saint Mary .................................................................................................... 02/17/15

Withdrawal of institutional authorization due to SARA approval

Withdrawal of Authorization: (continued)

Creighton University ........................................................................................................... 02/17/15

Withdrawal of institutional authorization due to SARA approval

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ....................................................................... 02/19/15

Withdrawal of institutional authorization – does not advertise or offer field placements in

Washington State

University of West Florida .................................................................................................. 02/27/15

Withdrawal of institutional authorization for failure to submit the required renewal

application by the expiration date

University of New Hampshire ............................................................................................ 03/02/15

Withdrawal of institutional authorization due to SARA approval

Johns Hopkins University ................................................................................................... 01/27/15

Withdrawal of authorization for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program – all field

placements take place at JHU-affiliated hospitals, none of which are in Washington

Northwestern College ......................................................................................................... 01/28/15

Withdrawal of authorization for the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

program, which will not be made available to Washington residents

Lesley University ................................................................................................................ 01/29/15

Withdrawal of authorization for three specializations within the Master of Education program

– no longer offered

Capella University .............................................................................................................. 03/04/15

Withdrawal of authorization for six emphases and focuses within nursing programs – no

longer offered

Northern Arizona University .............................................................................................. 03/17/15

Withdrawal of authorization for the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with eight

specializations – it no longer includes a field placement component

Lesley University ................................................................................................................ 01/29/15

Withdrawal of authorization for the Tacoma Community College site – no longer utilized

Antioch University .............................................................................................................. 03/23/15

Withdrawal of eight sites that are no longer being utilized: Columbia Basin College;

Freehold Theatre; Pratt Fine Arts Center; Richard Hugo House; Stanwood High School;

Muckleshoot Tribal College; Juanita High School; and Cleveland High School

Miscellaneous Activities Pertaining to Authorized Institutions: (23)

Grantham University ........................................................................................................... 01/05/15

Reviewed information and determined that the change of ownership would not

require initial authorization for the new owners

Washington Engineering Institute....................................................................................... 01/05/15

Reviewed the credentials and granted a waiver for a faculty member to teach a

CADD course

Villanova University ........................................................................................................... 01/08/15

Granted full authorization for the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

program, based upon the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (NCQAC) approval

Miscellaneous Activities Pertaining to Authorized Institutions: (continued)

Frontier Nursing University ................................................................................................ 01/08/15

Granted full authorization for two tracks within the Master of Science in Nursing

program and two post-master certification programs in nursing, based upon NCQAC

approval

Saybrook University ........................................................................................................... 01/12/15

Reviewed and acknowledged the credentials of the new President and new Provost

Pima Medical Institute ........................................................................................................ 01/15/15

Reviewed credentials and granted a waiver for a faculty member to teach general

education courses

Arizona State University ..................................................................................................... 01/20/15

Granted full authorization for two tracks within the Doctor of Nursing Practice program,

based upon NCQAC approval

Moody Bible Institute ......................................................................................................... 01/21/15

Acknowledged teach-out of a certificate, associate and bachelor program in biblical studies

Washington Engineering Institute....................................................................................... 01/21/15

Reviewed and acknowledged minor changes to all four degree programs offered

Concordia University-Portland ........................................................................................... 01/22/15

Acknowledged withdrawal of its application for advertisement and recruitment activities.

The application was withdrawn due to the university’s SARA approval.

Capella University .............................................................................................................. 01/28/15

Reviewed and acknowledged offering of two new certificate programs; a change in credits

for the PhD in Education program; a revision to the curriculum of the Accounting

specialization within the Bachelor of Science in Business program; and the retirement of the

Master of Science in Psychology specialization in School Psychology, Specialist in School

Psychology Certificate; and Doctor of Philosophy in Education specialization in Training and

Performance Improvement

Torah Theological Seminary............................................................................................... 01/29/15

Notified the seminary that the offering of degree programs in Washington State without

authorization or exemption is in violation of state law

Lesley University ................................................................................................................ 01/29/15

Acknowledged the teach-out of the Sociology and Social Change specialization within the

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program and the conversion of the Master of Education in

Educational Technology program from a residential to a distance learning delivery format

Philadelphia University ....................................................................................................... 02/03/15

Granted full authorization for the Master of Science in Midwifery and credit-bearing courses

within the Post-Masters Certificate in Midwifery, based upon NCQAC approval

Frontier Nursing University ................................................................................................ 02/03/15

Granted full authorization for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, based upon NCQAC

approval

Samford University ............................................................................................................. 02/04/15

Granted full authorization for the Doctor of Nursing Practice and credit-bearing courses

within the Post-Masters Family Nurse Practitioner certificate programs, based upon NCQAC

approval

Miscellaneous Activities Pertaining to Authorized Institutions: (continued)

ITT Technical Institute-Everett........................................................................................... 02/18/15

Granted full authorization for the Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering

Technology, based upon approval by its accrediting agency ACICS

Antioch University .............................................................................................................. 02/18/15

Acknowledged the planned teach-out of the following programs:

 Master of Arts in Communication

 Master of Arts in Environment & Community with a concentration in: Sustainable Food Systems and

Permaculture Design

 Master of Arts in Organizational Development

 Master of Arts in Whole Systems Design

 Graduate Certificate in Business Leadership in Change Management

 Graduate Certificate in Ecological Planning and Design

 Graduate Certificate in Effective Communication Strategies

 Graduate Certificate in Integrated Skills for Sustainable Change

 Graduate Certificate in Organizational Dynamics

 Graduate Certificate in Systems Thinking and Design

 Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Food Systems and Permaculture Design

Pima Medical Institute ........................................................................................................ 02/23/15

Reviewed the credentials and granted a waiver for the new President

Chamberlain College of Nursing ........................................................................................ 03/13/15

Granted full authorization for the Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner

and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, based upon NCQAC approval

Charter College ................................................................................................................... 03/23/15

Reviewed the credentials and granted a waiver for the new Student Services Officer at the

Lynnwood campus

Carrington College .............................................................................................................. 03/30/15

Reviewed the credentials and granted a waiver for the new Executive Director at the Spokane

campus

University of South Alabama.............................................................................................. 03/31/15

Granted full authorization for the Emergency Dual Role (Family NP/Adult Acute) and

Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner tracks within the Bachelor of

Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice program, based upon NCQAC approval

Other Inquiries:

Requests for information resulting from proposed U.S. Department of Education regulations

affecting distance learning programs:

Fielded 27 initial inquiries, sent 27 determination letters .............................. 01/01/15-03/31/15

Transcripts Provided: (30)

Crown College ..................................................................................................... 01/01/15-03/31/15

Issued 23 transcript copies

Henry Cogswell College ...................................................................................... 01/01/15-03/31/15

Issued 5 transcript copies

Northwest Aviation College ................................................................................ 01/01/15-03/31/15

Issued 2 transcript copies

Meetings with Potential New Institutions: (2)

Puget Sound Psychiatric Center .......................................................................................... 01/15/15

University Child Development School ............................................................................... 03/19/15

Requests for Degree Authorization Information: (1)

Dr. Alain Hoodashtian

Religious Exempt

Current institutions: 50

Institution Date Completed

Renewal of Exemption: (9)

Sound Baptist Bible College ............................................................................................... 01/02/15

Seattle Bible College........................................................................................................... 01/09/15

Covenant Bible Seminary ................................................................................................... 01/16/15

Calvary Chapel Bible College-Seattle ................................................................................ 02/17/15

Missio Dei Learning Community ....................................................................................... 03/16/15

Western Reformed Seminary .............................................................................................. 03/17/15

Armour Bible College and Armour Seminary .................................................................... 03/18/15

Freedom Covenant Seminary .............................................................................................. 03/18/15

International Graduate School of Ministry ......................................................................... 03/20/15

Extension of Exemption: (1)

Seattle Urban Bible College................................................................................................ 03/18/15

Granted extension of current exemption until 06/21/15 to allow current students to

complete their studies – is merging into Northwest University

Denial of Exemption: (1)

Agape Christian Fellowship International Bible College ................................................... 02/17/15

Application materials were incomplete; the college did not meet with us as required; the

program to be offered did not meet the criteria for the exemption

Withdrawal of Exemption: (1)

Al Amanah Islamic University ........................................................................................... 01/06/15

No longer intends to operate in Washington State

Miscellaneous Activities relating to Religious Institutions: (3)

Universal Life Church......................................................................................................... 02/17/15

Notified them that they may be selling diplomas from a Washington location without

authorization or exemption

First Christian Seminary ..................................................................................................... 02/24/15

Withdrew the exemption for the Bachelor, Masters and Doctor of Church Music programs –

no longer offered

Evergreen Christian University........................................................................................... 03/03/15

Requested correction of incorrect statements on the website

Meetings with Potential New Institutions: (1)

Agape Christian Fellowship International Bible College ................................................... 03/16/15

Requests for Religious Exemption Information: (1)

Agape Christian Fellowship International Bible College

Foreign Degree-Granting Branch Campuses

Current institutions: 2

No activity this quarter

Conditional Waiver of Degree Authorization Requirements for Current Activity

Current institutions: 7

No activity this quarter

Exemption of Degree Authorization Requirements for Current Activity

Current institutions: 2

No activity this quarter