Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Southwestern's Teacher Education Program is approved by the Texas Education Agency. Athletics The Southwestern Assemblies of God (SAGU) athletic teams are called the Lions. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) since the 2013–14 academic year. They are also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the Central Region of the Division I level. The Lions previously competed in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) from 1998–99 to 2012–13. SAGU competes in 14 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, eSports, football, soccer and track & field; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, eSports, soccer, softball, track & field and volleyball. There is a cheerleading squad. The school colors are purple and gold. Facilities SAGU holds their football home games at Lumpkins Stadium. All other home games are played on campus. Accomplishments The 2012–13 school year made 2013 a record-setting year for SAGU Lions Basketball, with the Lions achieving the NAIA second-place championship ranking. Judah the Lion Influenced by Vice President George Brazell's acquisition of a four-month-old lion cub named Judah, Southwestern adopted the "Lion of Judah" as its mascot in 1963. Notable alumni Gary Elkins (BS '78), former Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from his native Houston, Texas Mike Evans, author, journalist, Middle East commentator. Jerry Lee Lewis, expelled for having played a boogie-woogie rendition of "My God Is Real". Marlin Maddoux, conservative Christian radio host and founder of Point of View Ministries. Mike Murdock, televangelist and contemporary Christian singer-songwriter. Left in 1966 after three semesters. Awards Southwestern Assemblies God University (SAGU) ranked 7th in midsize companies in The Dallas Morning News’ Top 100 Workplaces in DFW on Sunday, November 10, 2013. Winners were selected based upon survey results. Dallas Morning News ranks winners by small (less than 150 employees), midsize (150-499 employees) and large (500 employees or more) companies. This year, 276 companies were surveyed, and WorkplaceDynamics analyzed the answers from 72,285 workers to determine the Top 100. References External links Official athletics website Sooner Athletic Conference Universities and colleges in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex Universities and colleges affiliated with the Assemblies of God Universities and colleges accredited by the