Meet the 2025-2026 SCHOLARS
The scholars: Jasmine Taylor, Rachael Robertson, Sam Atlas McCollum, Joseph Scholl III, Kiwani Pine, Eliana Heimlich, Isabel Heimlich
THE PROGRAM
The 2025-2026 CenterPoint Scholars Program kicked off with a weekend retreat April 11-12 at Hueston Woods, OH. The retreat set the framework for the year-long program and built connections between participants.
Regular meetings were held monthly at the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center (400 W. Minnetrista Blvd.)
2025-2026 SCHEDULE | DOWNLOAD (pdf)
IDEA Conference – March 8, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Understanding Local Government Structure & Finance
Code Enforcement Panel
Increasing Relationships and Resources and Decreasing Barriers
Muncie Retreat- April 11-12, 2025
Developing Your Personal Why
Project Management: Goal Setting
Project Management: Budgeting
Trust Building
Effective Leadership
Community Connections Panel
An Introduction to Advocacy
Tuesday, April 15, 5 – 7 p.m.
The Importance of Neighborhoods
Tuesday, May 20, 5 – 7 p.m.
Effective Communication – Listening with your Eyes
Tuesday, June 17, (5 – 7 p.m.
How to Fund Your Association’s Work (panel)
Tuesday, July 15, 7 – 9 p.m.
Neighborhood Pool Party @ Tuhey
Tuesday, August 19, 5 – 7 p.m.
Conflict Management
Tuesday, September 16, 5 – 7 p.m.
Resident Listening
Tuesday, October 14, 5 – 7 p.m.
Pitch 2026 Projects
Tuesday, November 18, 5 – 7 p.m.
Celebrating Lessons Learned
Tuesday, December 16, 5 – 7 p.m.
Project Work Day
Tuesday, January 20, 5 – 7 p.m.
Recruitment
Tuesday, February 17, 5 – 7 p.m.
Presentation to Neighborhood Leadership Council and Elected Officials
The program will culminate with a presentation by the Scholars at the 2026 IDEA Conference, Saturday, March 7, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Ball State University Student Center.
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