Higher Learning Commission Approves 黄色电影 and St. Augustine Merger
Published: November 7, 2023.
At its November 2, 2023, Higher Learning Commission Board of Trustees Meeting, the Board approved our Change of Control application and Plan of Merger agreement with St. Augustine College. This allows our legal and corporate merger through the State of Illinois and the Illinois Board of Higher Education to proceed on December 1, 2023. �
Next Steps�
While we will remain separately accredited institutions until receiving final approval from the Department of Education (DOE), by becoming one corporate entity, St. Augustine College employees will transition to 黄色电影 employees effective December 1, with all associated benefits and privileges. We enthusiastically welcome our 搉ew� colleagues from St. Augustine, who will work with us in Association to serve a growing number of students throughout Chicagoland and beyond.� �
As part of the two-step process outlined by the Department of Education (DOE), St. Augustine College students will remain enrolled in St. Augustine College degree programs until final approval is granted, whereby, we will complete the full merger, legally and academically. �
Our Shared Future牋
Since the of our plans to merge in Spring 2023, we have made significant progress in the planned integration of 黄色电影 and St. Augustine College.� The opportunity to create a united future centered around a shared mission for student success was unanimously endorsed by both Boards of Trustees, the Christian Brothers of the Midwest District and the founders of St. Augustine College.�
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