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Upper Iowa University's Accreditation and Memberships
The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org) and is approved by the Louisiana Higher Education Board, the Wisconsin Educational Approval Board, and the Iowa Department of Education (for teacher education in Iowa only). The programs offered are approved by the states of Iowa, Kansas (restricted), Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin for veterans’ benefits. UIU maintains Higher Learning Commission accreditation through the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) which infuses the principles and benefits of continuous improvement into colleges and universities (www.aqip.org).
Upper Iowa University is currently licensed by the Board of Regents of the State of Louisiana. Licenses are renewed by the State Board of Regents every two years. Licensed institutions have met minimal operational standards set forth by the state, but licensure does not constitute accreditation, guarantee the transferability of credit, nor signify that programs are certifiable by any professional agency or organization.
Upper Iowa University is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 and 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to other institutions.
Upper Iowa University is registered in Maryland.
Upper Iowa University has been granted authority to operate and grant degrees in the Fox Valley Region by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Upper Iowa University has membership in the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).
Upper Iowa University is a nonprofit organization founded in 1857. It has no shareholders or private ownership but is controlled by a board of trustees.
Memberships
Upper Iowa University is a member of the following educational organizations:
- American Library Association
- Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
- Council of Independent Colleges
- Iowa Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
- Iowa College Foundation
- National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
- National Collegiate Athletic Association
- University Continuing Education Association
Table 1: Upper Iowa University Program Accreditation/Approvals
|
Program |
Accrediting Agency |
Last Renewal |
Next Renewal |
Approval Documents |
|
Nursing |
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) |
4/12/2008 |
2013 |
|
|
Nursing |
Iowa Board of Nursing |
12/4/2008 |
2014 |
Iowa Board Nursing Approval Letter |
|
Teacher Preparation Program |
Iowa State Board of Education |
1/27/2011 |
2016-2017 |
|
|
Athletic Training Education |
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) |
8/7/2009 |
2013-2014 |
CAATE Letter |
|
Ft. Riley |
Military Installation Voluntary Education Review (MIVER) |
12/15/2010 |
Every 10 years |
|
|
Ft. Leavenworth |
Military Installation Voluntary Education Review (MIVER) |
9/1/2004 |
Every 10 years |
Sources: Dept. of Education, Dept. of Nursing, Academic Extension Centers
Table 2: Upper Iowa University State Approvals
|
State Approvals |
Accrediting Agency |
Last Renewal |
Next Renewal |
Approval Documents |
|
All Programs |
Illinois Board of Higher Education – Fox Valley Region |
6/6/2006 |
Change in status |
|
|
All Programs |
Louisiana Board of Regents |
4/26/2012 |
4/26/2014 |
|
|
All Programs |
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education |
6/7/2010 |
Change in status |
|
|
All Programs |
Wisconsin Educational Approval Board |
12/1/2011 |
December 2012 |
Source: Academic Extension Centers
Table 3: Upper Iowa University VA Approvals
|
VA Approvals |
Accrediting Agency |
Last Renewal |
Next Renewal |
Approval Documents |
|
Iowa: |
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Cedar Rapids |
State of IA; Dept. of ED |
1/8/2008 |
Change in status |
|
|
Des Moines |
State of IA; Dept. of ED |
10/1/2005 |
Change in status |
|
|
Fayette |
State of IA; Dept. of ED |
11/15/2010 |
Change in status |
|
|
Quad Cities |
State of IA; Dept. of ED |
Jan 2011 |
Change in status |
|
|
Waterloo |
State of IA; Dept. of ED |
9/7/2005 |
Change in status |
|
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Kansas: |
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Ft. Riley |
Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs |
02/14/2011 |
Change in status |
|
|
Ft. Leavenworth |
Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs |
8/30/2010 |
Change in status |
|
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Louisiana: |
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Alexandria |
State of LA; Dept. of VA |
12/8/2010 |
Change in status |
|
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Ft. Polk |
State of LA; Dept. of VA |
2/7/2011 |
Change in status |
|
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Oklahoma: |
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Fort Sill |
State of OK; State Accrediting Agency |
07/25/2011 |
Change in status |
|
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Wisconsin: |
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Elkhorn |
State of WI; Dept. of VA |
9/30/2010 |
Change in status |
|
|
Janesville |
State of WI; Dept. of VA |
9/30/2010 |
Change in status |
|
|
Madison |
State of WI; Dept. of VA |
9/30/2010 |
Change in status |
|
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Milwaukee |
State of WI; Dept. of VA |
9/30/2010 |
Change in status |
|
|
Prairie du Chien |
State of WI; Dept. of VA |
9/30/2010 |
Change in status |
|
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Wausau |
State of WI; Dept. of VA |
9/30/2010 |
Change in status |
|
Source: Academic Extension Centers
Upper Iowa University International Accreditation/Approvals
Table 4: Non Local Registry of the Hong Kong Education Bureau (HKEDB) Approved Degrees
|
Non-local Institution/ Professional Body |
Certificate of Registration |
Operator |
|
Upper Iowa University |
Upper Iowa University – Hong Kong Campus Limited |
|
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Upper Iowa University |
Upper Iowa University – Hong Kong Campus Limited |
|
|
Upper Iowa University |
Bachelor of Science, major in Communications |
Upper Iowa University – Hong Kong Campus Limited |
|
Upper Iowa University |
Upper Iowa University – Hong Kong Campus Limited |
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Upper Iowa University |
Upper Iowa University – Hong Kong Campus Limited |
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Upper Iowa University |
Upper Iowa University – Hong Kong Campus Limited |
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|
Upper Iowa University |
Bachelor of Science, major in Management Information Systems |
Upper Iowa University – Hong Kong Campus Limited |
|
Upper Iowa University |
Upper Iowa University – Hong Kong Campus Limited |
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Upper Iowa University |
Upper Iowa University – Hong Kong Campus Limited |
Source: Office of International Programs
Table 5: Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) American Degree Program (ADP) Approvals/Accreditations
|
Malaysian Center |
Degree Approval Letter |
Approval/Accredited |
Operator |
|
SEGi-Kota Damansara |
Approved/Accredited: 10/08/2009 |
SEGi/Upper Iowa University (UIU), USA (KA 8794) |
|
|
SEGi-Kuala Lumpur |
BS 4+0 |
Approved; Undergoing reaccreditation |
|
|
SEGi-Penang |
BS 4+0 |
Approved/Accredited: |
SEGi/Upper Iowa University (UIU), USA (A 8501) |
|
SEGi-Sarawak (Kuching) |
BS4+0 |
Approved; Undergoing reaccreditation |
|
|
SEGi-Subang Jaya |
Approved/Accredited: |
SEGi/Upper Iowa University (UIU), USA (A 8455) |
Source: Office of International Programs
