General Information
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Welcome to Malone College
President’s Message
Greetings!
I’m the “new kid on the block.”
It was especially meaningful for me to begin my presidency as the College was celebrating its 50th anniversary in Canton. I can think of no better way to prepare for all that the Lord has in store than to become acquainted with the foundation that has been laid thus far. After all, it is that rich history that has made Malone the solid institution of Christian higher learning that it is today. But to be perfectly honest, I am far more excited about Malone’s future than its history.
I believe that Malone College is clearly an institution blessed by God. It is not unlike the children of Israel as described in Joshua 4:19-24.
Now the people came up from the Jordan on the tenth of the first month and camped at Gilgal on the eastern edge of Jericho. Those twelve stones which they had taken from the Jordan, Joshua set up at Gilgal. He said to the sons of Israel, "When your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, 'What are these stones?' then you shall inform your children, saying, 'Israel crossed this Jordan on dry ground.'
For the Lord your God dried up the waters of the Jordan before you until you had crossed, just as the Lord your God had done to the Red Sea, which He dried up before us until we had crossed; that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the Lord is mighty, so that you may fear the Lord your God forever.”
It has been fun to reminisce.
I have enjoyed learning the many accounts – those cherished “story stones” of our own – that keep before us the evidence of God’s faithfulness to this beloved institution.
And now…I look forward to looking forward with you. Introduction to Malone
Malone College has grown from the dreams and labors of an energetic Friends couple, Walter and Emma Malone. In the late 1800s, their concern for the education of Christian young people led them to rent a house and found the Cleveland Bible College. In 1957, the College moved to Canton and was renamed Malone College to honor its founders.
The location and the buildings were not the only things that changed. The curriculum also changed, and Malone became a Christian liberal arts college. The Christian liberal arts approach, the very essence of Malone, is widely recognized today as producing exceptional graduates, not only for the marketplace, but for all aspects of life.
Malone is firm in its commitment to an educational experience based on Biblical faith. This does not imply that the Bible is used as a textbook in every class. It also does not imply that Malone courses lack crucial scholarly ingredients that would be found in comparable courses at secular institutions. Sometimes those crucial ingredients may even include investigation of topics and opinions, which conflict with Biblical teaching and campus behavioral expectations. Students should anticipate that their own personal understandings of truth may be questioned and stretched, perhaps to the point of discomfort, throughout the educational process. The end result of such significant tension will hopefully be the acquisition of solid belief that is genuinely “owned” rather than “inherited” or taken for granted. Personal interaction with professors and advisers is crucial and strongly encouraged during such times of inquiry into the dynamics of faith and learning. Faculty members, who recognize Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and are committed to integration of a Biblical worldview into the curriculum, can play vital roles in helping students to forge connections between what they are learning about the world and how they are living in it.
Malone College, an institution of higher learning with an “added value,” is committed to the liberal arts with emphasis upon communicative, investigative and interpretive skills in developing the whole person, physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. Malone’s 2200 students have opportunity, through this type of learning, to know and understand themselves and the world around them. They are capable of articulating this knowledge and understanding to others. That is why many of our 10,000 alumni are individuals who excel in a wide variety of occupations and who extend their commitment to the Malone College motto, “Christ’s Kingdom First,” to local, national and international levels.
The College enjoys a unique relationship with its affiliated denomination, the Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region and the community. Faculty, staff and students represent approximately 40 denominations. This diversity provides for a greater understanding of the breadth and depth of Christian thought.
Malone, a Christian college for the arts, sciences and professions, invites you to join its community in discovering and understanding the mind of Christ, His world and your place of service in it.
Mission Statement of Malone CollegeA Christian College for the Arts, Sciences, and Professions in the Liberal Arts Tradition Affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church
The purpose of Malone is to provide students with an educational experience based on Biblical faith. This experience will prepare them to make informed moral and ethical choices, equip them to cope with a pluralistic society and enable them to serve church, community and world.
This is implemented by:
• Facilitation of a life-long process of intellectual and spiritual growth;
• Discovery of knowledge through interaction with all disciplines of learning (Scripture, arts, sciences, and humanities);
• Exposure to significant ideas in an environment of investigation and evaluation;
• Involvement in the life and institutions of urban society;
• Development of an international perspective through cross cultural experiences;
• Preparation for a creative and productive career;
• Providing opportunities to understand and accept a personal faith in Jesus Christ.
Colors
The designated colors with regard to our logo are navy blue and gold. The blue was selected for its practicality, strength, readability, dignity and overall professional visual image. Gold, used specifically for the torch graphic element, symbolizes both the regal and that which is precious.
Blue will be used for both the College seal and logo whenever possible. All visual representation with respect to the seal and logo should be consistent with the College identity as described here.
Red and white have historically been the College’s official colors, representing the blood of Christ and the purity of the Holy Spirit. Red and white are still to be used when “school colors” are called for.
Mascot
The official mascot of Malone College is the Pioneer. The term Pioneer is used to honor those who exhibit courage and determination especially in regard to the Christian faith.
Motto
The official motto of Malone College is “Christ’s Kingdom First” which appears on the College’s seal. |
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