R. Edwin Groover (1993–2006) Dean C. Collins (2006–present) Academics Point University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Its accreditation was most recently affirmed in 2016. The teacher education programs are accredited by the Professional Standards Commission (PSC) of the State of Georgia. Athletics The Point athletic teams are called the Skyhawks. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) for most of its sports since the 2011–12 academic year. Its football team was a member of The Sun Conference for the 2014 and 2015 fall seasons, before moving to the Appalachian Division of the Mid-South Conference (MSC) where they competed from the 2017 to 2021 fall seasons (2017–18 to 2021–22 school years). They were also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the South Region of the Division II level. Point competes in 21 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, distance track, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, distance track, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis and volleyball; and co-ed sports include cheerleading. On August 9, 2022, Point was invited and unanimously approved to join the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC), effective July 1, 2023. Accomplishments The Skyhawks (previously known as the Atlanta Christian Chargers) have won a number of regional and national championships, most recently the 2010 NCCAA Division II national championship in baseball. Notable students and alumni Jamie Grace (Class of 2012) – Christian singer-songwriter signed to TobyMac-founded label, Gotee Records. References External links Official athletics website Universities and colleges affiliated with the Christian churches and churches of Christ Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Educational institutions established in 1937 Education in Fulton County, Georgia Buildings and structures in Fulton County, Georgia East Point, Georgia 1937 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state) Appalachian Athletic Conference schools Private universities and colleges in Georgia (U.S. state)