Currently or Previously Affiliated Institutions - 06/19/2013
Information provided on the Statement of Affiliation Status reflects the most recent actions of the Commission. The Commission has a multi-level decision process. Any institutional changes that are currently under review are not made public until final action has been taken.
**During the transition to the new Pathways model for reaffirmation of accreditation, some scheduled events are not displayed on this version of the Statement of Affiliation Status. Institutions can refer to the transition maps in the Open and Standard Pathways booklets for the timing of reviews. Institutions that have questions about other scheduled events should contact their HLC staff liaison.**
Ashford University
400 North Bluff Blvd.
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-4023 (Main Phone)
http://www.ashford.edu
Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Richard Pattenaude, President and CEO
Name change notes: Mount St. Clare College to The Franciscan University (12/5/02) to The Franciscan University of the Prairies (9/23/04). Purchased by Ashford University in March 2005. HLC Institution ID: 1249
Current Accreditation Status: Accredited (On Notice)
Accreditation Date(s): (2005*- .), On Notice as of (2/21/13)
Summary of Commission Review
Accreditation notes: Note on date of accreditation: The accreditation of The Franciscan University of the Prairies (accredited 1950-2005) was continued through the University's purchase by Ashford University in March 2005.
Participation Notes: Academy for Assessment of Student of Student Learning.
Last Reaffirmation of Accreditation: 2006 - 2007
Next Reaffirmation of Accreditation: 2014 - 2015
Last Date of Information Change: 02/21/2013
Control: Private FP
Degrees Awarded (details below): Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's
On Notice Notes: See Public Disclosure Notice.
Stipulations on Affiliation Status:
Degree programs at the Master’s level are limited to the
Master of Arts in Teaching, the Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology, the Master of Arts in Education, the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Public Administration, the Master of Arts in Health Care Administration, and the Master of Arts in Organizational Management. Other offerings at the Master’s level are limited to five courses or twenty semester hours per year.
Approval of New Degree Locations:
Prior Commission approval required.
Approval of Distance and Correspondence Courses and Programs:
The institution has been approved under Commission policy to offer up to 100% of its total degree programs through distance education. The processes for expanding distance education are defined in other Commission documents.
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1352 |
| Bachelors Degrees |
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11583 |
| Masters Degrees |
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4083 |
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