EDUCATIONAL APPROVAL BOARD ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS REPORT December 8, 2010 through May 25, 2011
This report describes the activities that EAB staff performed in response to the board’s oversight role under s.38.50, Wis. Stats.
SCHOOL ACTIONS A. New School Approval:
Argosy University (Online), Chicago, IL
Art Institute of Pittsburgh (Online) (The), Pittsburgh, PA
Benchmark Learning, Edina, MN
Fond du Lac Center for Spirituality and Healing, Fond du Lac, WI
Indiana Wesleyan University (Online), Marion, IN
Inner Fire Yoga, Madison, WI
Kendall College, Chicago, IL
Kotra CDL Driving School, Waukegan, IL
Midwest Maternal Child Institute, Oregon, WI
North Eastern Wisconsin School of Massage Therapy, Waldo WI
Pinnacle Career Institute (Online), Kansas City, MO
Sabertooth Commercial Driver Training Institute, Inc., Waupaca, WI
South University (Online), Savannah, GA
Tulsa Welding School, Phoenix, AZ
Westwood College (Online), Denver, CO B. New Teaching Location:
Benchmark Learning
- Globe University - Madison West, 1345 Deming Way, Middleton, WI 53562
DeVry University
- Chicago Loop, 225 W. Washington St., Ste. 100 Chicago, IL 60606 - Chicago O'Hare, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Ste. 450, Chicago, IL 60631 - 3005 Highland Pkwy., Ste. 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515
- 2250 Point Blvd., Ste. 250, Elgin IL 60123
- 1075 Tri-State Pkwy., Ste. 800, Gurnee, IL 60031 - 25 Tri-State International Center, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 - 2056 Westings Ave., Ste. 40, Naperville IL 60563 - 1051 Perimeter Dr., Schaumburg, IL 60173 - 7700 France Ave. S, Ste. 575, Edina, MN 55435
- 400 Highway 169 S, Ste. 100, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, 2740 West Mason St., Green Bay, WI 54307
ITT Technical Institute - Green Bay
- Odana Hills Dental, 5510 Medical Circle, Madison, WI 53719
Inner Fire Yoga
- Kanyakumari, 6789 North Green Bay Ave., Glendale, WI 53209 - Your Yoga Lifestyle, 518 College Avenue, #2, Racine, WI 53403
- Atrium Office Building, 1295 Bandana Blvd., Ste 245, St. Paul, MN 55108 - 3BLN Office Park, 2051 Killebrew Dr., Ste 110, Bloomington, MN 55425 - Four Seasons Shopping Center, 4236 Lancaster Lane, Plymouth, MN 55441
National-Louis University
- Cambridge High School, 403 Blue Jay Way, Cambridge, WI 53523 - Jefferson High School, 700 W Milwaukee St., Jefferson , WI 53549
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
- Ellsworth Middle School, 312 W. Panther Dr., Ellsworth, WI 54001
Securities Training Corporation
- University of Phoenix - Milwaukee, 20075 Water Tower Blvd ., Brookfield, WI 53045
Tulsa Welding School
- 2545 E. 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74104
- 3500 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216 - 2233 East 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74104
C. School Name Change:
None
D. Change of Ownership:
None
E. Denial/Withdrawal/Exemption of Approval:
Adams State College, Alamosa, CO - Exempt
Alfred State SUNY College of Technology, Alfred, NY - Exempt
Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX - Exempt
Apex School of Theology (Online) - Religious Exemption
Arizona State University (Online), Scottsdale, AZ - Exempt
Auburn University, Auburn, AL - Exempt
Catholic Distance University (CDU), Hamilton, VA - Exempt
Central Christian College of the Bible (Online) - Exempt
Central Texas College , Killeen, TX - Exempt
City Colleges of Chicago (Center for Distance Learning), Chicago, IL - Exempt
Coastline Community College, Fountain Valley, CA - Exempt
Colorado State University - Fort Collins, Continuing Education, Fort Collins, CO - Exempt
Colorado State University - Global Campus, Greenwood Village, CO - Exempt
Connecticut Community College et.al., CT - Exempt
Crossroads Bible College (Online), Indianapolis, IN - Religious Exemption
Crossroads College, Rochester, MN - Religious Exemption
Crowder College, Neosho, MO - Exempt
Dallas County Community College District, Dallas, TX - Exempt
Delaware Technical & Community College (DTCC), DE - Exempt
Denver Seminary (Online), CO - Religious Exemption
Eastern Iowa Community College District (EICCD) et.al, Davenport, IA - Exempt
Eastern Kentucky University (Online), KY - Exempt
Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA - Exempt
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (Online), Tallahassee, FL - Exempt
Granite State College (Online), Concord, NH - Exempt
Highland Community College (Online), KS - Exempt
Illinois Community College System, IL - Exempt
John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL - Exempt
Kankakee Community College, Kankakee, IL - Exempt
Kent State University, Kent, OH - Exempt
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA - Exempt
Marian College (University), Fond du Lac, WI - Exempt
McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, IL - Exempt
Medical Assets of Wisconsin, WI - Exempt
Metropolitan Community College, Omaha, NE - Exempt
Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte, NE - Exempt
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, St. Paul, MN - Exempt
Minnesota State University – Mankato, MN - Exempt
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO - Exempt
Moraine Valley Community College, IL (Online), Palos Hills, IL - Exempt
Mountwest Community & Technical College, Huntington, WV - Exempt
National University, Brentwood, TN - Exempt
North Dakota University System, ND - Exempt
Northeast Community College, Norfolk, NE - Exempt
Northwest Florida State College, FL - Exempt
Oakton Community College, IL - Exempt
Ocean County College, Toms River, NJ - Exempt
Oregon State University - Extended Campus, Corvallis, OR - Exempt
Oregon University System, Portland, OR - Exempt
Parkland College, Champaign, IL - Exempt
Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), University Park, PA - Exempt
Purdue University - Calumet Campus, Hammond, IN - Exempt
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey (The), Pomona, NJ - Exempt
San Jacinto College, Pasadena, TX - Exempt
South Dakota University System, Pierre, SD - Exempt
Southeast Community College, Lincoln, NE - Exempt
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL - Exempt
Tarleton State University, TX - Exempt
Tennessee Board of Regents, Nashville, TN - Exempt
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX - Exempt
Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX - Exempt
Tri-County College, Pendleton, SC - Exempt
Troy University eCampus, Troy, AL - Exempt
United Theological Seminary, Dayton, OH - Exempt
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ - Exempt
University of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO - Exempt
University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD - Exempt
University of Massachusetts, MA Exempt
University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ - Exempt
University of Missouri – Columbia, Columbia, MO - Exempt
University of Nebraska (Online), Lincoln, NE - Exempt
University of North Texas (UNT), Denton, TX - Exempt
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA - Exempt
University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL - Exempt
University of Southern Indiana, IN - Exempt
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN - Exempt
University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX - Exempt
University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL - Exempt
University System of Georgia, Atlanta, GA - Exempt
Washington State University, Pullman, WA - Exempt
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV - Exempt
Western Illinois University, IL - Exempt
Western New Mexico University, NM - Exempt
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA - Exempt
Wright State University, Dayton, OH - Exempt F. Sanctions/Revocations:
None
PROGRAM ACTIONS G. New Program Approval:
American Institute of Taxidermy - Fish Mounting, 94 Hours
Argosy University (Online) - 4 M.A., 36 Credit Hours each - 2 M.A., 30 Credit Hours each - M.A., 42 Credit Hours
- M.A., 48 Credit Hours - 4 M.S., 36 Credit Hours each - M.S., 45 Credit Hours
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), 36 Credit Hours - Master of Public Administration, 36 Credit Hours
- Master of Public Health, 45 Credit Hours - B.A., 120 Credit Hours
- 3 B.S., 120 Credit Hours each
- Doctor of Business Administration, 60 Credit Hours
- Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology, 60 Credit Hours - Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, 60 Credit Hours - Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, 60 Credit Hours - Doctor of Education in Pastoral Community Counseling, 60 Credit hours - Doctor of Education in Teaching and Learning, 60 Credit Hours
Art Institute of Pittsburgh (Online) (The) - 3 A.A.S., 104 Quarter Credits each - 10 B.S.,180 Quarter Credits each
- Diploma - Residential Planning, 36 Quarter Credits - Diploma - Web Design, 45 Quarter Credits
- Diploma - Digital Design, 36 Quarter Credits
Art Institute of Wisconsin (The) - 3 B.A., 180 Quarter Credits each
- Diploma - Fashion Retailing, 48 Quarter Credits
- Diploma - Web Design & Development, 48 Quarter Credits
- Diploma - Web Design & Interactive Communications, 48 Quarter Credits
Associated Training Services Corporation
- Mobile Crane Operations - I with Rigging and Signal Person, 120 Hours
At-Home Professions
- Medical Transcription & Editing, 1395 Hours (51 Lessons)
Aurora University - George Williams College - 2 B.S., 120 Semester Credits, each
- Doctor of Social Work, 64 Semester Credits
Benchmark Learning
- Microsoft Certified Professional, 21-70 Hours
Bryant & Stratton College
- Certified Phlebotomy Prep, 85 Hours
Capella University (Online)
- M.S. - Homeland Security, 52 Quarter Credits
- Master of Nonprofit Management and Leadership, 52 Quarter Credits
- Doctor of Philosophy in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior, 20 Quarter Credits
College of St. Scholastica (The)
- M.S. - Education (Online), 35 Degree Semester Credits
DeVry University
- Master of Public Health, 45 Semester Credits - Education, 36 Semester Credits
Fond du Lac Center for Spirituality and Healing - Yoga Teacher Certification, 200 Hours
Grand Canyon University (Online) - M.A. - Christian Studies, 36 Credits
- 2 MBA and M.S. (dual degree), 64 Credits each - 2 M.S., 48 Credits each
- M.S. - Criminal Justice, 40 Credits
- Master of Public Administration, 36 Credits - 3 B.S., 120 Credits each
- Doctor of Business Administration, 60 Credits
- Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology, 60 Credits
Herzing University
- 2 A.S., 58 Degree Semester Credits each
- A.S. - IT Administration and Management 62 Semester Credits - A.S. - Software Development 61 Semester Credits
- A.S. - Therapeutic Massage 63.5 Semester Credits - AS - Sustainable Management 65 Semester Credits - 16 B.S., 123 Semester Credits each
- B.S. - IT Administration and Management, 122 Semester Credits - B.S. - Software Development, 121 Semester Credits
- B.S., Social Work, 120 Semester Credit Hours - BS - Forensic Accounting, 124 Semester Credits - M.S. Social Work (Online), 60 Semester Credit Hours - Diploma - Business Support, 32 Semester Credits
- Diploma - Electronics Engineering Technology, 50 Hours - Diploma - Forensic Accounting, 24 Semester Credits
Indiana Wesleyan University (Online) - 4 A.S., 62 Semester Credits each
- A.S. - Christian Ministry, 63 Semester Credits - A.S. - General Studies, 30 Semester Credits - 5 B.S., 42 Semester Credits each
- B.S. - Business Administration (Degree Completion), 40 Semester Credits - B.S. - Business Information Systems (Degree Completion), 41 Semester Credits - B.S. - General Studies (Degree Completion), 30 Semester Credits
- M.A. - Ministry (Leadership and Youth), 36 Semester Credits - M.S. – Management, 36 Semester Credits
- M.S. – Nursing, 41 Semester Credits
- RN/BSN (Degree Completion), 40 Semester Credits
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Specializations, 42 Semester Credits - Master of Education (M.Ed.), 30 Semester Credits
- Executive MBA, 36 Credits
Inner Fire Yoga
- Yoga Teacher Certification, 200 Hours
Kaplan College
- 2 Diploma, 50 Quarter Credits each
- Diploma - Pharmacy Technician, 54 Quarter Credits
- Diploma - Health Information Technology, 90 Quarter Credits
Kendall College
- A.A.S. - Baking & Pastry, 100 Quarter Credits - A.A.S. - Culinary Arts, 99 Quarter Credits - 2 B.A., 186 Quarter Credits each
- B.A. - Early Childhood Education, 180 Quarter Credits
- B.A. - Early Childhood Ed: Illinois Type 04 Teacher Certification, 184 Quarter Credits - B.A. - Hospitality Management, 185 Quarter Credits
- Certificate - Baking and Pastry Certificate, 24 Quarter Credits - Certificate - Personal Chef and Catering 24 Quarter Credits - Certificate - Professional Cookery, 24 Quarter Credits
- Certificate - Illinois Type 04 Teacher Certificate (post-baccalaureate), 80 Quarter Credits
Kotra CDL Driving School
- CDL Truck Driving Program, 160 Hours
Midwest Maternal Child Institute
- Midwifery Education Program, 61 Semester Credits
National-Louis University
- Education Specialist in Educational Leadership (Ed.S.), 34 Degree Semester Credits - Educational Leadership (M.Ed.), 34 Degree Semester Credits
- Educational Leadership (Ed.D.), 57 Degree Semester Credits
North Eastern Wisconsin School of Massage Therapy - Massage Therapy, 672 Hours
Pinnacle Career Institute (Online)
- A.O.S. - Personal Trainer, 111 Quarter Credits
- A.O.S. - Health Information Technology, 110 Quarter Credits
- A.O.S. - Information Technology: Web Programing and App. Support, 110 Quarter Credits - A.O.S. - Medical Billing and Coding, 104 Quarter Credits
- Certificate - Medical Assisting, 66 Quarter Credits - Certificate - Personal Trainer, 71 Quarter Credits
- Certificate - Wind Turbine Technician, 69 Quarter Credits
Rasmussen College
- A.S. - Software Application Development, 91 Quarter Credits - B.S. - Computer Science, 180 Quarter Credits
- 5 Certificate, 39 Vocational Quarter Credits each - 2 Certificate, 37 Vocational Quarter Credits each - 3 Certificate, 42 Vocational Quarter Credits each - 2 Certificate, 43 Vocational Quarter Credits each
- Certificate - Medical Billing and Coding, 40 Vocational Quarter Credits - Certificate - Pharmacy Technician, 44 Vocational Quarter Credits - Certificate - Software Application Development, 38 Quarter Credits - 3 Diploma 73 Vocational Quarter Credits each
- 9 Diploma, 70 Vocational Quarter Credits each - 2 Diploma, 75 Vocational Quarter Credits each - Diploma - Business, 71-75 Vocational Quarter Credits
- Diploma - Medical Administration, 58 Vocational Quarter Credits - Diploma - Medical Assisting, 60 Vocational Quarter Credits
Sabertooth Commercial Driver Training Institute, Inc. - CDL Program, 120 Hours
South University (Online)
- 4 A.S., 92 Quarter Credits each
- A.S. - Allied Health Science, 90 Quarter Credits - A.S. - Paralegal Studies, 104 Quarter Credits - B.A. - Psychology 180 Quarter Credits - 6 B.S., 180 Quarter Credits each - B.S. - Nursing, 192 Quarter Credits
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), 48 Quarter Credits - MBA - Healthcare Administration, 48 Quarter Credits
- Master of Public Administration, 48 Quarter Credits - 3 M.S., 48 Quarter Credits each
- M.S. – Nursing, 56 Quarter Credits
- M.S. - Nursing (Accelerated RN to MSN), 32 Quarter Credits - Doctor of Business Administration,72 Quarter Credits
Strayer University
- M.S. - Management, 54 Quarter Credits
Tulsa Welding School
- Structural Welder, 16 Semester Credits - Master Welder, 30 Semester Credits
- A.O.S. - Welding Technology, 64 Semester Credits
Westwood College (Online)
- 2 A.A.S., 107 Quarter Credits each - A.A.S. - Paralegal, 108 Quarter Credits - 5 B.S., 195 Quarter Credits each - 2 B.S., 187 Quarter Credits each - B.S. - Animation, 200 Quarter Credits
- B.S. - Criminal Justice, 197.5 Quarter Credits - B.S. - Game Art, 199.5 Quarter Credits
- B.S. - Game Software Development, 196 Quarter Credits - B.S. - Interior Design, 194.5 Quarter Credits
- B.S. - Web Design and Multimedia, 197 Quarter Credits - B.S. - Visual Communications, 200.5 Quarter Credits
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), 50 Quarter Credits H. Revised Program Approval:
Associated Training Services Corporation - Mobile Crane Operations - I, 100 Hours
- Excavation Industry Training Program III, 400 Hours
At-Home Professions
- Medical Transcription, 54 Lessons
Herzing University
- A.S. - Legal Studies, 63 Degree Semester Credits
- A.S. - Medical Assisting Services, 60 Degree Semester Credit Hours
- A.S. - Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist, 61 Degree Semester Credit Hours - Diploma - Medical Assisting Services, 39 Semester Credit Hours
Kaplan College
- Diploma - Pharmacy Technician, 720 Clock Hours (51 Voc Quarter Credits) - Diploma - Medical Assistant, 720 Clock Hours (44.5 Voc Quarter Credits)
- Diploma - Medical Office Specialist, 720 Clock Hours (46.5 Voc Quarter Credits) I. Program Name Change: None
OTHER ACTIVITY J. Site Visits:
Badger State Repair School, 3/16/2011, Comprehensive
Dan Rinehart Taxidermy School, 3/16/2011, Other
Everest College, 1/12/2011, Follow-Up
Neway Directions, Inc., 3/31/2011, Comprehensive
Wegner's School of Taxidermy, 3/16/2011, Comprehensive
Wick Insurance Services, 3/30/2011, Comprehensive K. Complaints Handled:
Melyssa LaMacchia v. Bartending Academy - Refund occurred as credit card reversals. School retained application fee.
Mary Robinson v. Full Sail University - School investigated and adequately addressed each student allegation.
Stephanie Lawton and Kathleen Schultz v. FYB (Feel Your Best) Yoga Teacher Training School – INACTIVE - Ms. Hennesy offered to let students complete the program. EAB sent the complaint to Yoga Alliance and will work to end its approval of Yoga Therapy program. Cannot pursue refund since program is continuing education.
Claire Patricia Williams v. Globe University - Eau - School showed that she logged into the course management system at least twice a week for four weeks but did not complete any
assignments, nor did she call for technical support. No refund.
Pamela Zamiatowski-Powell v. Herzing University - credits were used towards a degree and could not be used again towards a new degree. School refunded appropriate amount on 11/17/10 and gave her a $718 scholarship to cover her balance.
Victoria Davison v. Herzing University – Federal Financial Aid issue. Ms. Davison told to work directly with the school to solve her issue. Price issue was a mistake made well before Ms. Davison started the program and was corrected before any agreements were signed.
Stephanie Jacock v. Herzing University - Credit price was correct. School found no fault by the professor but offered the course at no fee and would allow her to stay enrolled in the program.
Jaime Lynn Sebero v. Kaplan University - School demonstrated the student was not enrolled in any courses without her consent. School is writing off the account balance.
Jason Albrecht v. Kaplan University - School refunded the student for the last two terms.
David Hein v. Marian College (University) - spoke with Mr. Hein and suggested he ask his daughter, who is the student, to write the complaint to her representative. EAB is unable to assist because the school is exempt and a member of WAICU.
Winona Wright v. Milwaukee Career College - School was able to get student a site. Student completed her externship 1/13/11.
Andrea Buretta v. Milwaukee Career College - School records indicate student had reached attendance threshold prior to hospitalization and would have been dismissed in any case.
Student and school negotiated her return, and she began attending an open lab to work toward passing competencies for a number of classes. As of 3/1/11, she had passed competencies for one class, and was working toward a second."
Melissa Zillman v. Milwaukee Career College - Complaint closed, school has met its obligation to student."
Susan Griffith v. Milwaukee Career College - Student must complete Prof. Development class before she can be placed on an externship. School offered to work with Student after her work shift. School has not heard from the student since 1/13/11.
