Pursuant to DC Official Code § 38-1312 (a-1) the Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) may impose civil fines and penalties as alternative sanctions for violations of the provisions of DC Official Code, Title 38, Subtitle III, Chapter 13. The HELC provides information regarding administrative disciplinary actions for the convenience of interested parties. The information in the table below reflects actions that occurred during the last 12 months. Please contact the HELC via [email protected] if you find any inaccuracies.
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Institution |
Case Number | Disciplinary Item | Lead Violation(s) | Date of Initiation of Action/Investigation | Status | Date Action/Investigation Closed |
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| Allied Health & Technology Institute | C2020-002 | Complaint | Improper preparation for state board examinations. | Dec. 10, 2019 | Dismissed (non-jurisdictional) | Oct. 20, 2020 |
| Aveda Arts and Sciences | C2020-007 | Complaint | Improper notification of institution closure. | April 20, 2020 | Dismissed (unsubstantiated) | May 1, 2020 |
| Baylor University | I2020-005 | Notice of Infraction | Failure to provide timely notification of new facility or location; and providing educational instruction at a new facility without prior approval of the Commission. | Sept. 21, 2020 | Institution remitted fine | Oct. 20, 2020 |
| Catholic University | C2020-003 | Complaint | Tuition and fees dispute. | Jan. 14, 2020 | Dismissed (non-jurisdictional) | Jan. 24, 2020 |
| Catholic University | C2020-005 | Complaint | Financial aid dispute. | March 3, 2020 | Dismissed (non-jurisdictional) | July 27, 2020 |
| Certification School Worldwide | I2020-003 | Fine Issued | Finances 5A DCMR 8108 - Failure to submit financial audit | Jan. 31, 2020 | Institution remitted fine | Feb. 4, 2020 |
| Davis Memorial Goodwill Industries | I2020-002 | Fine Issued | Amendment 5A DCMR 8123 - Failure to notify of location change | Jan. 1, 2020 | Dismissed | Dec. 31, 2020 |
| Dickinson College | I2021-001 | Fine Issued | 5A DCMR 8002 - Providing educational instruction in the District without prior approval from Commission | Feb. 4, 2021 | Institution remitted fine | Feb. 9, 2021 |
| Dudley Beauty College | C2020-016 | Complaint | Instructional program 5A DCMR 8110(e ) institution shall provide instruction required for licensure in field of study. | Sept. 18, 2020 | Dismissed (unsubstantiated) | Nov. 5, 2020 |
| Four Walls Career and Technical Education Center | I2020-001 | Fine Issued | Amendment 5A DCMR 8123 - Operating a program without approval | Jan. 17, 2020 | Institution remitted fine | Feb. 3, 2020 |
| HOPE Project | C2020-004 | Unlicensed Activity | Institution advertising and offering educational programs without licesnure from the Commission. | Feb. 20, 2020 | Institution remitted fine | May 21, 2020 |
| Howard University | C2020-006 | Complaint | Tuition and fees dispute | April 3, 2020 | Dismissed (non-jurisdictional) | July 27, 2020 |
| Howard University | C2020-009 | Complaint | Faculty payment | April 23, 2020 | Dismissed (non-jurisdictional) | April 23, 2020 |
| Howard University | C2020-011 | Complaint | Tuition and fees dispute | April 26, 2020 | Dismissed (non-jurisdictional) | May 7, 2020 |
| Innovative Institute, Inc | D2020-003 | Notice of Intent to Deny License | Failure to demonstrate compliance with the standards for licensure, specifically the basic application requirements 5A DCMR § 8102; finances 5A DCMR 8108; admissions 5A DCMR 8111; physical plant and equipment 5A DCMR 8115; student records 5A DCMR 8117; publication and advertising 5A DCMR 118.5 & 8118.6. | March 5, 2020 | Commission accepted hearing officer decision to approval renewal license. | Feb. 4, 2021 |
| Intellect Health Institute, LLC | D2020-004 | Notice of Intent to Deny License | Failure to demonstrate compliance with the standards for licensure, specifically catastrophic events policy 5A DCMR 8115 & 8122.2(j); student records 5A DCMR 8117; licensure application 5A DCMR 8122.2(c). | July 9, 2020 | Commission accepted hearing officer decision to deny institutional renewal license. | Feb. 4, 2021 |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | D2021-001 | Notice of Intent to Deny Provisional License | 5A DCMR 8100, 8101, 8102, 8103, & 8104 - the insitution failed to provide a current clean hands and certificate of good standing at the time of submitting its application for renewal licensure; 5A DCMR 8110 the institution failed to meet the instructional and curriculum requirements for the relevant professional or occupational licensure laws for the educational programs being provided. | Feb. 4, 2021 | Institution requested hearing | |
| Mid-Atlantic College | D2020-002 | Notice of Intent to Deny License | Failure to demonstrate compliance with the standards for licensure, specifically the program licensure 5A DCMR § 8001.5; basic application requirements 5A DCMR § 8004.1; finances 5A DCMR 8004.7; library 5A DCMR 8004.10; admissions 5A DCMR 8004.11(a) & (b); physical plant, equipment and facilities 5A DCMR 8004.12(b); publication and advertising 5A DCMR 8004.14 & 8005.1; applicability 5A DCMR 8301; offering online instruction 5A DCMR 8302.1. | March 5, 2020 | Commission accepted hearing officer decision to deny institutional renewal license. | Feb. 4, 2021 |
| Middlebury College | I2021-002 | Fine Issued | 5A DCMR 8002 - Providing educational instruction in the District without prior approval from Commission | Feb. 4, 2021 | ||
| Paralegal Institute of Washington DC | D2020-001 | Notice of Intent to Deny License | Failure to demonstrate compliance with the standards for licensure, specifically integrity 5A DCMR 8104.2; finances 5A DCMR 8108; physical plant and equipment 5A DCMR 8115.1 & 8115.2; student records 5A DCMR 8117.1(b)(3), 8117.1(c ), 8117.1(c); and publicity and advertising 5A DCMR 8118.5 & 8118.6. | March 5, 2020 | Entered into settlement agreement | Sept. 14, 2020 |
| Paralegal Institute of Washington DC | C2020-010 | Complaint | Publication and advertising 5A DCMR 8118.5 & 8118.6 | May 1, 2020 | Dismissed (resolved) | June 11, 2020 |
| Strayer University | C2020-001 | Complaint | Publications and Advertising 5A DCMR 8004.14 (c) | Nov. 5, 2019 | Dismissed (resolved) | Feb. 13, 2020 |
| Strayer University | C2020-013 | Complaint | Student records/admissions | Aug. 3, 2020 | Dismissed (resolved) | Aug. 31, 2020 |
| The Chicago School of Professional Psycology | C2020-008 | Complaint | Improper removal from externship site | April 22, 2020 | Dismissed (resolved) | Aug. 3, 2020 |
| The Salon Professional Academy | C2020-012 | Complaint | Closing an institution 5A DCMR 8129 notification of institution closure; Instructional program 5A DCMR 8110 (e ) institution shall provide instruction required for licensure in field of study. | May 14, 2020 | Pending | Oct. 27, 2020 |
| Truxton University | D2020-005 | Notice of Intent to Deny Provisional License | Failure to demonstrate compliance with the standards for licensure, specifically key person and administration 5A DCMR 8004.5 & 8004.6; curriculum 5A DCMR 8004.9. | Sept. 21, 2020 | Awaiting Hearing Officer recommendation | |
| University of the District of Columbia | C2020-014 | Complaint | VA benefits | Aug. 31, 2020 | Pending review | |
| Westlink Career Institute | I2020-002 | Fine Issued | Finances 5A DCMR 8108 - Failure to submit annual audit by an independent certified accountant. | March 5, 2020 | Institution remitted fine | July 2, 2020 |