FACT BOOK 2018-2019 ABOUT

Point University is a private institution that educates students to impact culture for Christ. The University provides a broad, comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for their chosen professions, awarding associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Point is equipping the next generation to take their faith into the marketplace in new and culturally relevant ways — to erase the lines between who they are and what they do so that they see life and mission as one and the same.

Who We Are the curriculum, the was accredited by the Southern Association of Founded in 1937 as Atlanta Christian Col- and Schools Commission on Colleges lege, Point University originally devoted (SACSCOC) to award associate and bacca- its attention to the education of minis- laureate degrees. The University’s gradu- ters, missionaries and other church-relat- ate programs were approved by SACSCOC ed workers. In 1965, the college became in 2016. an accredited member of the American Association of Bible Colleges (AABC). In Point University continues today to serve 1990, in conjunction with a broadening of and inspire the next generation of Chris- tian leaders motivated to live out their faith in the marketplace. It offers associate and bachelor’s degrees for full-time, tradi- tional students; and fully online associate,

Our Mission To educate students for Christ- centered service and leadership throughout the world Accreditation Affiliations The following organizations have CCCU accredited Point University after rigorous review, in recognition of the excellence of Council of Christian Colleges and our programs. Universities SACSCOC* NAIA Southern Association of Colleges and National Association of Intercollegiate Schools Commission on Colleges Athletics CAEP AAC NCATE accreditation from the Continuous Appalachian Athletic Conference Improvement Commission of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation PSC Georgia Professional Standards Commission

*Point University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, or www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of Point University. All other inquiries, such as for admission or academic information, should be made directly to the appropriate Point office.

bachelor’s and master’s degrees for those seeking to increase their education from wherever they are. With more than 70 programs of study and growing, Point is training the next genera- tion of Christian leaders to take the cross to more job sites, churches, industries and nations than ever before.

Our Vision To be the college of choice for students seeking a Christian learning community that is academically challenging, spiritually vibrant and globally engaged. POINT LEADERSHIP

President Dean Collins Dean C. Collins is a 1979 graduate of Point Uni- versity. He held the position of interim presi- dent at Point from early 2006 until February 2009, when he was appointed president by the University’s board of trustees. Prior to joining the administration in 2006, Collins had served as an advisor to the University and its trustees. In previous years, he served as part of the Uni- versity’s adjunct faculty and as the interim vice president of student development. Highlights of Collins’ tenure as president in- clude its current record enrollment of over 2,200 students, the 2008 launch of the Uni- versity’s adult-degree program, the 2014 in- troduction of an online program and the 2016 launch of graduate programs. Collins and the board of trustees led the 2011 relocation and expansion of the college’s main residential campus from Atlanta to West Point in order to accommodate enrollment growth, expand the physical campus and broaden the University’s athletic offerings. In conjunction with the relo- cation, the school’s name was changed from Atlanta Christian College to Point University. After graduating from Point, Collins earned a master’s degree in counselor education from Auburn University. He completed additional graduate work in counseling psychology and marriage and family therapy. In 1979, Collins founded Auburn Christian Fellowship at Auburn University, a nondenomina- tional campus ministry that continues to thrive today. One of the early campus ministries in the Southeast, ACF provides housing, recreational activities, worship services, counseling, retreats and biblical studies to students. Collins also founded New Directions Counseling Center in metro Atlanta in 1989. He served as executive director over multiple locations and professionals offering a wide range of be- havioral, family and marriage therapy in a Christian environment. In 1996, Collins began his tenure as vice president of human resources with CheckFree Cor- poration. He served there, overseeing human resources functions for 3,000 employees, until founding DC Consulting in 1999. In addition to his presidential responsibilities at Point Uni- versity, he continues his work with DC Consulting. As a consultant, he works with multiple Fortune 500 companies, providing coaching and guidance in the areas of executive leader- ship, organizational effectiveness and optimization of business relationships. Raised in Tampa, Florida, Collins now resides in Lanett, Alabama, with his wife, Penny Lane Collins. He has four children — Natalie (who graduated from Point in 2004), Ben, JoAnna, and Sydney — and four grandchildren. Senior Leadership Darryl Harrison, Ed.D. Wye Huxford Chief Academic Officer Vice President for Spiritual Formation and Dean of the Chapel Lance Francis Special Assistant to the President Stacy Bartlett, Ph.D. Vice President of Advancement Arthur Dana Chief Financial Officer Tiffany Wood Vice President of Enrollment Dennis Glenn, Ph.D. Management Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Dean of Accreditation Margaret Hodge Director of Human Resources Christopher Davis, Ph.D. Vice President for Graduate and Professional Studies

Board of Trustees Marvin Bussey J. Ross Greene Jim Sloderbeck Andrew Cathy T. Campbell Huxford Alan Stith Anthony L. Collins Andre Kennebrew Ralph Swearngin Robert M. Day Paul Leslie Michael D. Waers David A. Deeter David McDaniel Faith Simpson Jeremy Fine Rob Raynor OUR LOCATION

Our traditional campus in WEST POINT, GEORGIA is just an hour away from Atlanta

We also offer classes in ONLINE AND TRAD FORMATS

FINANCIAL AID Annual Cost Scholarships and Loans Residential Undergraduate TUITION $20,085 $7 million ROOM AND BOARD $6,900 to in University scholarships were $9,000 awarded to traditional students TOTAL $26,985* to $29,085* Online Undergraduate 94 percent

TUITION $410/credit hour of Point students received some TECH FEE $250/16-week term level of financial aid in 2018-2019

Graduate TUITION $515/credit hour $450/credit hour TECH FEE $250/16-week term

*Does not include books or special fees for individual courses and number vary per housing choice. See all room and board options at point.edu. ENROLLMENT

In 2018, Point had a record enrollment of more than

2,200 STUDENTS 28STATES REPRESENTED

COUNTRIES19 REPRESENTED

85%IN-STATE

*Includes online enrollment from Fall 1 STUDENTS PROGRAMS OF STUDY

bachelor’s associate online programs 26 minors degree graduate 52with 20programs 7 programs

Residential Dual-credit Online & Blended Graduate Undergraduate Enrollment Undergraduate Point creates Point provides an Point provides Point offers programs that opportunities for environment where you outstanding students address the challenges professional development can make an impact with the opportunity working adults face and transformation for God’s kingdom, no to take courses while when returning to the through seven online matter your career path. finishing high school. classroom. master’s degrees.

University College College of Graduate and BIBLICAL STUDIES EDUCATION Professional Studies BUSINESS FINE ARTS ARTS AND SCIENCES SOCIAL AND COUNSELING AND HUMANITIES BIBLE AND MINISTRY BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES HUMAN SERVICES MATH AND SCIENCE BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION 93 percent of classes Student-faculty have 30 students ratio of 17:1 or fewer CAMPUS LIFE campus 5 ministries intramural 6 sports community 16K+ service hours Extracurricular events, activities and student groups include Feast, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Gathering, Student Government Association, Homecoming, Dorm Wars, Midnight Madness, Diversity Weeks, Welcome Week and more!

ATHLETICS 19 athletic teams MEN’S WOMEN’S Baseball Basketball Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Cross Country Football Golf Golf Lacrosse Lacrosse Soccer Soccer Softball Swimming Swimming Tennis Tennis Volleyball

2018-2019 Season Highlights Men’s golf team received higher NAIA ranking in Point University history. Men’s soccer won the regular season AAC conference championship Men’s and women’s distance track teams finish 7th and 11th, consecutively, at AAC championship CONTACT

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