Campus News
Online Malone Management Program listed among best by U.S. News & World Report For the second year, U.S. News & World Report released its list of top online degree programs, with Malone University ranking #33 for best online bachelor’s degree program of the 190 colleges and universities ranked nationally. Malone’s online bachelor of arts degree in organizational, project, marketing, health services, or environmental management is designed for non-traditional students with a minimum of five years of work experience who have some post-high school education. The degree may be completed in 14 months. Since its inception in 1984, more than 3,400 adult students have completed their degrees; the program boasts an impressive 80 percent graduation rate.
Higher Learning Commission grants Malone continued accreditation The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has granted official continued accreditation to the University, with the next reaffirmation of accreditation to be set in 2022-2023. Provost Donald Tucker, commented, “I am pleased with the Higher Learning Commission’s reaffirmation of our accreditation and wish to thank our faculty, staff, students, and alumni for all their hard work during the self-study process. We have always been confident in the strength of our institution and the effectiveness of the education provided by Malone University. The action of the Commission reaffirms the strength and visibility of our mission.” Throughout the reaccreditation process, the University underwent an extensive selfstudy with the theme, “Reflect, Renew & Commit: Building on the Foundations, Preparing for the Future.” The goal of the study was to strengthen the educational mission and core values of the institution.
For more details, please visit: www.malone.edu/academics/ self-study.
{20} Malone Magazine | Spring 2013
“We have always been confident in the strength of our institution and the effectiveness of the education provided by Malone University. The action of the Commission reaffirms the strength and visibility of our mission.” Don Tucker, provost
The year was 1964. Malone was granted its initial full accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The achievement was marked with a campus parade including this decorated car driven by President Everett L. Cattell. More recently, the Higher Learning Commission of North Central recommended that Malone be granted re-accreditation with the next comprehensive site visit scheduled for 2022–2023.