Northwestern College (Illinois)

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Northwestern College (NC), formerly Northwestern Business College, is an institution of higher education offering associate in applied science degree programs and certificate programs.

Campus Locations

Bridgeview

The Bridgeview campus, located at 7725 S. Harlem Avenue, near the intersection of Harlem Avenue and 79th Street, serves the southwest suburbs as well as those residing in the communities surrounding Midway Airport. It is easily accessible by car or the PACE public transportation system, and offers plenty of free parking.

Chicago

The Chicago campus at 4829 N. Lipps Avenue is located in the Jefferson Park neighborhood on the northwest side of the city. Northwestern College's Chicago campus provides the perfect solution for city residents seeking an education close to home. It is easily accessible via public transportation including the CTA Blue Line, Metra train, and 16 different bus routes. This campus is also conveniently located near the Kennedy and Edens expressways.

Naperville

Located in an office complex on the corner of Mill Street and Diehl Road, the Naperville campus brings the College’s career-oriented education to the western suburbs. It is conveniently located near Interstate 88 and is also accessible by PACE public transportation. This campus serves residents of DuPage, Kane, Will, and Cook Counties, and offers plenty of free parking.

Virtual Campus

The Virtual Campus is a form of distance education which allows students to earn their degrees while taking classes online. As an online student, you are able to complete your assignments at a time and location that is convenient for you, while still receiving the same valuable education you would in a classroom.

Academics

The College consists of four academic schools:

1. the School of Commerce & Technology offers associate degrees and certificates
   
2. the School of Legal Studies offers associate degrees and certificates
   
3. the School of Health Sciences offers associate degrees and certificates
   
4. the School of Nursing offers an associate degree
   

NC offers associate degrees in the following programs:

• Administrative Assisting
  
• Business Administration
  
• Criminal Justice
  
• Executive Accounting
  
• Health Information Technology
  
• Human Resources Management
  
• Information Management Systems
  
• Massage Therapy
  
• Medical Assisting
  
• Nursing
  
• Paralegal
  
• Radiologic Technology
  

NC offers certificates in the following programs:

• Accounting
  
• Business
  
• Health Care Billing/Coding Specialist
  
• Massage Therapy
  
• Paralegal
  

Services to Students

Northwestern College has many resources available to support students from enrollment to graduation and even beyond. Among them are:

• academic advising
• financial assistance
• peer and professional tutors
• counseling services
• services for students with disabilities
• clubs, organizations, and honors societies
• new student orientation
• lifetime employment assistance
• library/resource center
• college bookstore

Scholarships

Scholarships for Incoming Students

Academic Scholarship
Achievement Scholarship
Board of Directors Scholarship
Centennial Scholarship
Community Scholarship
Early Incentive for High School Seniors
Educational Achievement Scholarship
First Responders Scholarship
Merit Scholarship
Military and Family Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship
Transfer Student Scholarship

Scholarships for Continuing Students

Daniel Lawrence Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Part-Time Students
Departmental Scholarships
Vice Presidential Scholarship

Accreditation

• Northwestern College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

• Northwestern College is approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE).

• The Health Information Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

• The Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science Degree is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

• The Radiologic Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology(JRCERT).

• The Administrative Assisting, Business Administration, and Executive Accounting Associate in Applied Science Degree programs are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

• The Paralegal degree and certificate programs are approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).

• Northwestern College is approved for veterans training under the G.I. Bill for Veterans Educational Assistance.

• Northwestern College is approved by the United States Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service as an institution of higher education for training international students.

History

Northwestern College’s history began in 1902, when J.F. Fish had the foresight to realize that businesses would need competent, well-trained workers. With this vision, the College opened its doors at 1747 N. Robey Street (later known as Damen Avenue) offering programs in accounting and stenography. NC changed ownership in the mid-30’s when Myrtle M. Voss purchased it. During Voss’s ownership, Violet Schumacher enrolled in the College to enhance her office skills. Voss was so impressed with Violet that she hired her before she even completed her studies. Violet Schumacher rapidly advanced from receptionist to admissions representative to director of admissions, to registrar, to director.

In 1958, Violet Schumacher and her husband, Edward Schumacher, purchased Northwestern College from Voss. The slow, yet steady growth of the College continued under Violet Schumacher’s guidance. In the 1970s, Northwestern College attained significant success by increasing its enrollment and gaining credibility as an outstanding Chicago educational institution. In 1973, Northwestern College received both degree-granting status from the Illinois Board of Higher Education, and accreditation from the Accrediting Commission for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). The College’s continued growth led to another relocation to Belmont and Lavergne Avenues in 1976. During this period, Violet Schumacher’s daughter and son came to work for the College. Nancy Schumacher Kucienski managed the academic areas and Lawrence W. Schumacher took on responsibilities in the administrative and recruitment areas. When Edward Schumacher died in 1977, Lawrence W. Schumacher and Nancy Schumacher Kucienski formed Lancelot, Incorporated, and purchased Northwestern College from their mother. It was at this time that Violet Schumacher took a less active role in the day-to-day operations, and Lawrence W. Schumacher became president of the College.

In 1987, Northwestern College opened a second campus in the southwest suburbs, thereby bringing its programs to a new community. The 1990s were marked by a series of exciting new developments. Northwestern College actively sought and achieved regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the southwest suburban campus moved to new, larger facilities in Hickory Hills. By the end of the decade, the College earned even greater recognition – each program offered by the College achieved accreditation or recognition from a related professional organization.

In 2001, Northwestern College brought its programs to the western suburbs, opening a third campus in Naperville. Soon after, NC moved its southwest suburban campus from Hickory Hills to Bridgeview following a complete remodeling of the 88,000-square-foot facility. In 2002, the College celebrated its 100th anniversary and in 2007, President Lawrence W. Schumacher took over sole ownership. In 2008, the College changed its name from Northwestern Business College to Northwestern College. The word “Business” was retired from the name because it no longer reflected the diversity of all the academic programs offered.

External Links

Official Website
Nursing Website
Radiologic Technology Website
Edward G. Schumacher Memorial Library
Medical Assisting Education Review Board
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology