New Academic Divisions Encourage Deeper Growth

In a recent effort to implement and maintain best practices to support our students, Malone began the 2024-25 year with new academic divisions: Natural & Health Sciences, Business & Technologies, Social Learning, and Humanities, Education, & Ministry. 

“Our decision to transition academic departments into divisions reflects our desire to enhance academic program support, create synergy among similar programs and disciplines, address workload concerns, and enhance our ability to serve students, both now and in the future,” said Provost Christina Schnyders, Ph.D., LPCC-S. 

Scroll down to see what the deans are looking forward to most for this restructure! 

“The divisional model will cultivate an exciting, engaging, and rigorous learning environment in which students become life-long learners through the usage of diverse pedagogy and the intentionality, development, and focus placed on curricular changes and co-curricular opportunities. This will allow students and faculty to achieve both personal and academic excellence.”

Andre M. Payne Jr., Ph.D
Dean of Business & Technologies (includes Business, Computer Science, Mathematics)

“There have already been collaborative efforts among several departments in HEM, and our proximity with each other will better facilitate and enhance our work for faculty and students. Our programs, in particular, lend themselves to providing a true Christian liberal arts education to those who enroll in one or more of our programs.”

Jacci Stuckey '77 Ph.D
Dean of Humanities, Education, & Ministry (includes Bible, Theology, & Ministry; Communication, Visual, & Performing Arts; Education; English; History & Political Science; Music)

“ There is a natural cohesiveness between natural and health sciences. This collaboration allows faculty to work together towards a curriculum model that capitalizes on these similarities, identifies overlaps, and leans into the professional strengths represented within the faculty team. It brings about an infusion of new energy and fresh ideas into the science-based majors and minors. It is always exciting to get more voices and expertise around the table! ”

Carrie Stroup '99 DNP, RN, CNE
Dean of Natural & Health Sciences (includes Natural Sciences; Nursing)

“What excites me the most about this change and my new role is that our disciplines are interrelated and now we will have more opportunities to learn, grow, and develop together. We’ll continue building upon our strengths and sharing positive and innovative ideas that will enhance the learning of our students.”

Kara Kaelber, Ph.D, LPCC-S
Dean of Social Learning (includes Criminal & Restorative Justice; Counseling; Psychology; Social Work)