when Malone was granted an exploratory membership to the NCAA Division II. In October 2011, Malone was accepted as a member of the GLIAC for all 18 intercollegiate athletic programs. The university met all requirements and graduated to provisional status before Malone became a full member of the NCAA in July 2013.
== Community guidelines and restrictions on homosexuality ==
All employees, as a condition of hiring, must agree to live in accordance with the University's Statement of Community Responsibilities. These guidelines include a prohibition on homosexuality.
In 2021, professor Karyn Collie resigned after notifying the university that she intended to marry a woman. She resigned, knowing that "the marriage would violate her employment contract." Collie's forced resignation led to demonstrations from Malone students including a sit-in during chapel services.
== Notable alumni ==
Karin Bergquist, musical artist, singer/songwriter for Ohio band Over the Rhine
JB DeRosa, NBA referee
Linford Detweiler, musical …
