Advisory Commission on Proprietary Schools public meetings in 2020

Advisory Commission on Proprietary Schools

The Commission is reviewing initial license applications, changes of ownership, and renewal applications for various proprietary schools. The meeting also includes updates on new or amended program approvals.

• Initial License Application Review: Royal Angels Anointed Hands, LLC
• Change of Ownership License Application Review: Compass Career College
• Renewal Applications for 28 institutions including Academy of Interactive Entertainment and Unitech Training Academy
• Program Approval Update: Holmes HealthCare Medical Assistant to 275.5
• Closed Schools notice: Louisiana Dental Center School of Dental Assisting

The Commission recommended that the Board of Regents approve an initial license for Royal Angels Anointed Hands, LLC and a change of ownership for Compass Career College. It also recommended the renewal of 29 operating licenses for various proprietary schools. One school, the Louisiana Dental Center School of Dental Assisting, chose not to renew.

• Adopted September 16, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended initial license for Royal Angels Anointed Hands, LLC (4 approved, 2 opposed)
• Recommended change of ownership for Compass Career College (unanimous)
• Recommended license renewals for 29 proprietary schools (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 meeting dates

Advisory Commission on Proprietary Schools

The Louisiana Proprietary Schools Advisory Commission is reviewing several license applications and renewals. The commission will also review a change of ownership application and receive staff reports on financial and numerical summaries for fiscal year 2020.

• Initial license application reviews for iWeld Institute and Miroblading Institute
• Change of ownership license application review for United Training Academy
• Review of renewal applications
• Program approvals update
• Staff report on Financial Summary of Proprietary School Activities for FY 20

The Commission unanimously recommended that the Board of Regents approve initial licenses for two new schools and a change of ownership for one existing school. Additionally, the Commission recommended the renewal of 30 proprietary school licenses.

• Adopted July 14, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended initial operating license for iWeld Institute, LLC (unanimous)
• Recommended initial operating license for The Microblading Institute (unanimous)
• Recommended change of ownership license for United Training Academy (unanimous)
• Recommended license renewals for 30 proprietary schools (unanimous)

Advisory Commission on Proprietary Schools

The Louisiana Proprietary Schools Advisory Commission is meeting to review license applications and renewals. The body will make recommendations to the Board of Regents regarding new licenses and changes in ownership.

• Initial license application review for iWeld Institute
• Initial license application review for Miroblading Institute
• Change of ownership license application review for United Training Academy
• Review of renewal applications and program approvals updates
• FY 20 financial and numerical summaries of proprietary school activities

Advisory Commission on Proprietary Schools

The Louisiana Proprietary Schools Advisory Commission is meeting virtually to review initial license applications and renewal applications for proprietary schools, including Cross Road CDL Academy and NOLA Institute of Gaming. The meeting is essential for the Board of Regents to fulfill its duties under state law, and public comment is allowed via email or conference call.

• Initial license applications review and recommendation to the Board of Regents
• Renewal applications for Cross Road CDL Academy, LLC and NOLA Institute of Gaming, LLC
• Program approvals update
• Meeting held via video conference due to COVID-19 emergency orders
• Public comment accepted prior to and during the meeting

The Proprietary Schools Advisory Commission recommended initial licenses for Cross Road CDL Academy and NOLA Institute of Gaming. The Commission also recommended renewing 23 existing operating licenses.

• Approved May 12, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended initial license for Cross Road CDL Academy, LLC (unanimous)
• Recommended initial license for NOLA Institute of Gaming, LLC (majority)
• Recommended renewal of 23 proprietary school licenses (unanimous)

Advisory Commission on Proprietary Schools

The Louisiana Proprietary Schools Advisory Commission is meeting via video conference to review initial license applications and renewal applications. The commission will also provide updates on program approvals.

• Initial license application review for CDL Mentors of Baton Rouge Truck Driving School
• Initial license application review for MedCerts, LLC
• Review of renewal applications (list attached to original agenda)
• Program approvals update (list attached to original agenda)

The Proprietary Schools Advisory Commission recommended approving initial operating licenses for CDL Mentors of Baton Rouge Truck Driving School and MedCerts, LLC. The Commission also recommended renewing licenses for 20 existing proprietary schools.

• Approved March 10, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of initial license for CDL Mentors of Baton Rouge Truck Driving School (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of initial license for MedCerts, LLC (unanimous)
• Recommended renewal of licenses for 20 proprietary schools (unanimous)

Advisory Commission on Proprietary Schools

The Commission will review initial license applications for Charity Health Training Institute, LLC and Elise Phlebotomy Training Center. The meeting also includes a review of the change of ownership application for Southwest Dental Academy.

• Initial License Application: Charity Health Training Institute, LLC
• Initial License Application: Elise Phlebotomy Training Center
• Change of Ownership License Application: Southwest Dental Academy
• Review of renewal applications
• Update on program approvals

The Proprietary Schools Advisory Commission unanimously recommended several license approvals to the Board of Regents. The Commission also voted to renew operating licenses for 16 existing schools.

• Approved January 14, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended initial license for Charity Health Training Institute, LLC (unanimous)
• Recommended initial license for Elise Phlebotomy Training Center (unanimous)
• Recommended change of ownership for Southwest Dental Academy (unanimous)
• Recommended renewal of 16 proprietary school licenses (unanimous)

Advisory Commission on Proprietary Schools

The Advisory Commission on Proprietary Schools is meeting to elect officers and review license applications. The body will provide recommendations to the Board of Regents regarding initial and renewal licenses.

• Initial license application review for Hospitality Opportunity and Service Training (HOST) Program
• Initial license application review for LifeShare Phlebotomy School
• Initial license application review for Remington College (Knoxville Campus)
• Initial license application review for Success Prep, LLC
• Review of renewal applications and program approvals updates

The Proprietary Schools Advisory Commission recommended that the Board of Regents approve initial operating licenses for four new schools and renew licenses for 14 existing schools. The Commission also elected its 2020 officers and approved the minutes from November 12, 2019.

• Elected James Fontenot as Chair for 2020 (Unanimous)
• Elected Melanie Amrhein as Vice-Chair for 2020 (Unanimous)
• Adopted November 12, 2019 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Recommended initial license for Hospitality Opportunity and Service Training (HOST) Program (Unanimous)
• Recommended initial license for LifeShare Phlebotomy School (Unanimous)
• Recommended initial license for Remington College, Knoxville Campus (Unanimous)
• Recommended initial license for Success Prep, LLC (Unanimous)
• Recommended license renewals for 14 proprietary schools (Unanimous)