HLC's Recent Actions - Cont'd

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  1. chrisjm18

    chrisjm18 Well-Known Member

    The J.D. is not a doctorate.
     
  2. TEKMAN

    TEKMAN Semper Fi!

    Since when?:D

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  3. chrisjm18

    chrisjm18 Well-Known Member

    Since ACICS began granting accreditation like candies :D
     
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  4. Courcelles

    Courcelles Active Member

  5. chrisjm18

    chrisjm18 Well-Known Member

    Okay. I think everything will be based on context. I know the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) survey does not list the J.D. as equivalent in scope and recognition to the Ph.D. Also, I saw where a school's Ph.D. in CJ program requires J.D. holders to take a master's level statistics course to be admitted. To me, a J.D. isn't even a graduate degree.
     
  6. Rich Douglas

    Rich Douglas Well-Known Member

    Because it isn't. It is a first professional degree, not an academic doctorate.

    That it is the degree typically used to teach at universities is no more or less unusual than MDs at medical schools, DCs at schools of chiropractic, etc.
    Until about 50 years ago, it wasn't. The LLB was all the rage in law schools until then. No changes to create the JD; they just change the title on the diploma.

    Is it a graduate degree? Hard to say. You can be admitted without a bachelor's degree, right? You're doing an LLB curriculum. On the other hand, it is typically pursued after a bachelor's and it is commonly accepted as a terminal degree for law faculty. It kind of defies categorization.
     
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  7. chrisjm18

    chrisjm18 Well-Known Member

    October 2022 Actions
    https://www.hlcommission.org/Students-Communities/october-2022-actions.html

    Approval of Request for Change

    Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR
    American Academy of Art College, Chicago, IL
    • Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
    Goshen College, Goshen, IN*
    Bluffton University, Bluffton, OH*
    *Goshen and Bluffton are offering the MSW jointly.

    Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, IN
    • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Technology in Technology. (CIP Code: 15.9999 / Program Level: Doctor / Credit Hours: 90)
    • "The D. Tech. is the first degree of its kind in a tier-one research university and is 100% online." https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/degrees/doctor-of-technology
    Albion College, Albion, MI
    • Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
    Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
    • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Human Services, 68 quarter credit hours, CIP 44.0000 (which is currently offered in a credit-based model) in its direct assessment delivery option, FlexPath. (CIP Code: 44.0000 / Program Level: Doctor / Credit Hours: 68)
    University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO
    Concord University, Athens, WV
    • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (CIP Code: 51.3801 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 30, 58, 120)
    Beloit College, Beloit, WI
    • Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
     
  8. chrisjm18

    chrisjm18 Well-Known Member

    Correct link for Purdue University Northwest: https://www.pnw.edu/program-finder/doctor-of-technology-dtech/
     
  9. Asymptote

    Asymptote Active Member

    Those who earn and hold a J.D. do wear the doctoral gown with 3 chevrons, no?
     
  10. Johann

    Johann Well-Known Member

    They do? I always thought 3 Chevrons meant "Sergeant." :)
     
  11. JoshD

    JoshD Well-Known Member

    I am not an expert but I believe they do.
     
  12. chrisjm18

    chrisjm18 Well-Known Member

    Chevrons are not unique to public safety and armed forces. A doctoral regalia has 3 velvet chevrons on each sleeve.
     
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  13. chrisjm18

    chrisjm18 Well-Known Member

    Liberty Law graduates

    libertylaw-graduates-201505090016KWs.jpeg.jpg
     
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  14. Johann

    Johann Well-Known Member

    A poor attempt at a joke on my part, Chris. Apologies to all. Props to the new J.D's. They've earned them! :)
     
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  15. TEKMAN

    TEKMAN Semper Fi!

  16. chrisjm18

    chrisjm18 Well-Known Member

    Harvard is only one of many law schools in the country.
     
  17. chrisjm18

    chrisjm18 Well-Known Member

    I just watched the video. I guess it was a humor attempt.

    The real Harvard regalia bears three chevrons.

    Screenshot_20221107_084751.jpg
     
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  18. TEKMAN

    TEKMAN Semper Fi!

    It was in the movie Legally Blonde. The best part is her admission.
     
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  19. chrisjm18

    chrisjm18 Well-Known Member

    HLC Recent Actions - November 2022
    https://www.hlcommission.org/Students-Communities/november-2022-actions.html

    Approval of Request for Change

    Maricopa Community Colleges
    *This is not distance learning specific but worth mentioning. HLC approved numerous bachelor's degrees at this school system. I wish more people would consider completing the first two years at a community college.


    Maricopa Community Colleges-Gateway Community College, Phoenix, AZ
    • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology and Computed Tomography. (CIP Code: 51.0905 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120)
    Maricopa Community Colleges-Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ
    • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary and Special Education. (CIP Code: 13.1017 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120)
    Maricopa Community Colleges-Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ
    • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following programs:
      • Bachelor of Applied Science in Data Analytics and Programming. (CIP Code: 30.7101 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120-131)
      • Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education-Dual Language. (CIP Code: 13.1210 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120)
    Maricopa Community Colleges-Paradise Valley Community College, Phoenix, AZ
    • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary and Special Education. (CIP Code: 13.1017 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120)
    Maricopa Community Colleges-Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ
    • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology. (CIP Code: 11.0103 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120)
    • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety Administration. (CIP Code: 44.0401 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120)
    Maricopa Community Colleges-Rio Salado Community College, Tempe, AZ
    • Approved the institution’s request to offer the following programs:
      • Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety Administration (CIP Code: 44.0401 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120)
      • Bachelor of Arts in Education, Dual Certification in Elementary/Special Education (CIP Code: 13.1017 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120)
    Maricopa Community Colleges-South Mountain Community College, Phoenix, AZ
    • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science. (CIP Code: 30.1701 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120)
    Denial of Request for Change

    Maricopa Community Colleges-Estrella Mountain Community College, Avondale, AZ
    • Denied the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology.
    Approval of Request for Change

    Lyon College, Batesville, AR


      • Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
    Approval of Request for Change

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    ims Community College, Greely, CO
    *Again, this is not distance learning specific but worth mentioning.
    • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety. (CIP Code: 43.0302 / Program Level: Bachelor / Credit Hours: 120)
    Correspondence Education
    Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
    • Approved the institution’s request to offer correspondence education courses.
    Denial of Request for Change

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    merican Islamic College, Chicago, IL
    • Denied the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs. (The institution does have approval to offer distance education courses.)
    Correspondence Education
    TCM International Institute, Indianapolis, IN
    • Approved the institution’s request to offer correspondence education courses.
    Denial of Request for Change

    B
    ay de Noc Community College, Escanaba, MI
    • Denied the institution’s request to offer the Certificate in Water Technology as a credit-based competency-based education program.
    Approval of Request for Change

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    ayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN
    • Approved the institution’s request to offer distance education courses and programs.
    Approval of Request for Change
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    airos University, Sioux Falls, SD
    • Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Philosophy. (CIP Code: 39.0601 / Program Level: Doctoral / Credit Hours: 42)
    **It should be noted that HLC previously denied Kairos' application to offer the Ph.D. in its April 2022 actions. I guess they addressed any deficiencies the HLC pointed out!

    Michigan

    Great Lakes Christian College, Placed on Probation.
    Institution notified November 7, 2022. Information for the public posted on November 8, 2022.

    Minnesota
    Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Granted candidacy.

    Missouri

    Hannibal-LaGrange University, Placed on Probation.
    Institution notified November 15, 2022. Information for the public posted on November 16, 2022.

    Harris-Stowe State University, Placed on Notice.
    Institution notified November 15, 2022. Information for the public posted on November 16, 2022.

    I will be taking a break from DI until 2023. I am heading to the most populated African country to spend almost a month. Enjoy the holidays!
    -Chris
     
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  20. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    Enjoy! My PMs don't work, but let me know at [email protected] if you want to sight up with a colleague in Lagos and I'll make the introduction.
     
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