Currently or Previously Affiliated Institutions - 06/18/2013
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.**
Lake Superior State University
650 W. Easterday Ave.
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783-1699
(888) 800-5778 (Main Phone)
www.lssu.edu
Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Tony L. McLain, President
Name change notes: Sault Ste. Marie Branch of Michigan Technological University to Lake Superior State College of Michigan Technological University (1966) to Lake Superior State University (1987) HLC Institution ID: 1337
Current Accreditation Status: Accredited
Accreditation Date(s): (1968 - .)
Summary of Commission Review
Historical notes: Established in 1946 as branch of Michigan Technological University and accredited as part of the University.
Participation Notes: Participating in the Academy for Assessment of Student Learning.
Last Reaffirmation of Accreditation: 2011 - 2012
Next Reaffirmation of Accreditation: 2016 - 2017
Last Date of Information Change: 02/19/2013
Control: Public
Degrees Awarded (details below): Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's
Stipulations on Affiliation Status:
Accreditation at the Master’s level is limited to the Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction. International offerings are limited to courses in Canada.
Approval of New Degree Locations:
The Commission's Expedited Desk Review Program is only available for offering existing degree programs at new locations within the state.
Approval of Distance and Correspondence Courses and Programs:
The institution has been approved under Commission policy to offer up to 20% of its total degree programs through distance education. The processes for expanding distance education are defined in other Commission documents.
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Enrollment Headcount (last updated: 05/07/2013)
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Part-Time |
| Undergraduate: |
2093 |
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489 |
| Graduate: |
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8 |
| Dual enrollment (high school) programs: |
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137 |
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Degree Programs (last updated: 05/07/2013)
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Degrees Awarded in Last Reported Year |
| Associate Degrees |
23 |
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122 |
| Bachelors Degrees |
73 |
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430 |
| Masters Degrees |
1 |
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5 |
| Specialist Degrees |
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| Doctoral Degrees |
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Certificates Awarded in Last Reported Year |
| Certificates |
6 |
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30 |
Off-Campus Activities (last updated: 05/07/2013)
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Dearborn (Lake Superior State University - Dearborn University Center) ; Escanaba (Escanaba Regional Center) ; Gaylord (University Center at Gaylord Michigan) ; Iron Mountain (Bay de Noc Community College, Iron Mountain, MI) ; Petosky (Petoskey Regional Center) |
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