Category: CPS Classes

THE PROGRAM:

The CenterPoint Scholars Program kicks off with a weekend retreat that sets the framework for the year-long program and builds connections between participants.

Regular meetings are held monthly at the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center (400 W. Minnetrista Blvd.)

THE SCHEDULE

Tuesday, April 22, 5-7 PM Local Government 101	Tuesday, October 20, 5-7 PM City Department Heads – CD, Human Rights, Parks
Tuesday, May 15, 5-7 PM Food Insecurity	Tuesday, November 17, 5-7 PM Celebrate! Project Pitch Night
Tuesday, June 16, 5-7 PM Schools and Libraries as Community Stakeholders	Tuesday, December 16, 5-7 PM Project Work Day
Tuesday, July 21, 7-9 PM Community Safety	Tuesday, January 19, 5-7 PM Mental and Physical Health
Tuesday, August 18, 5-7 PM UBHA Mock Meeting	Tuesday, February 16, 5-7 PM Mental and Physical Health
Tuesday, September 15, -7 PM DMMPC – Kylene Swackhamer	IDEA Conference – March 6, 9 AM – 3 PM

THE PROGRAM

The 2025-2026 CenterPoint Scholars Program kicked off with a weekend retreat April. 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.

THE PROGRAM

The CenterPoint Scholars Program kicked-off with a weekend retreat April 19-21 at Hueston Woods, OH. The retreat set the framework for the year-long program and built connections between participants.

Meetings are held monthly at the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center (400 W. Minnetrista Blvd.)

SCHEDULE | DOWNLOAD (pdf)

2024

IDEA Conference – March 2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Building Relationships with Elected Officials
How to Run a Meeting
Effective Communication for Neighborhood Leaders (part 1)

Tuesday, April 16, 5 – 7 p.m.

Effective Communication for Neighborhood Leaders (part 2)

Friday, April 19 – Sunday, April 21 Retreat at Hueston Woods | Schedule

Developing Your Personal Why
The Importance of Neighborhoods
Asset Based Community Development (ABCD)
Active Listening
Effective Leadership
Community Connections
An Introduction to Advocacy

Tuesday, May 21, 5 – 7 p.m.

Project Management and Goal Setting

Tuesday, June 18, 5 – 7 p.m.

Project Management and Data Analysis / Financial Literacy

Tuesday, July 16 7 – 9 p.m. POOL PARTY @ Tuhey

Neighborhoods Pool Party @ Tuhey

Tuesday, August 20, 5 – 7 p.m.

Trust Building

Tuesday, September 17, 5 – 7 p.m.

Crowdbased Fundraising

Tuesday, October 15, 5 – 7 p.m.

Pitch 2025 Projects

Tuesday, November 19, 5 – 7 p.m.

Celebrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Tuesday, December 17, 5 – 7 p.m.

Project Work Day

2025

Tuesday, January 21, 5 – 7 p.m.

Delegation

Tuesday, February 18, 5 – 7 p.m.

Presentation to Neighborhood Leadership Council and Elected Officials

The program will culminate with a lunch keynote presentation by the Scholars at the 2025 IDEA Conference, Saturday, March 8, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Ball State University Student Center.