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    Taylor University - TUGather Chapel (Special Event)

    Taylor University

    4.8(10 reviews)
    17.2 mi

    Amazing school! The emphasis on whole person education is so beneficial to student development…read more Biblically sound faith is incorporated into every aspect of campus life and education. One of the most genuinely kind and friendly campuses. Such strong community. My favorite place to be!

    Taylor University was a life-changing experience!…read moreACADEMICALLY - During the time I attended Taylor (2016-2020), 97% of the faculty held doctorates in their respective field of instruction. I loved class, because I got to engage experts who imparted understanding and wisdom far beyond what I could learn from a standard textbook or online resource. This rivaled the experience of my friends who attended large, public universities where the bachelor programs are often taught by adjunct professors or graduate students. SPIRITUALLY - Taylor is a Christ-centered community that so beautifully holds fast to the truth of scripture without losing sight of the humility and love of Jesus. While no community is perfect, Taylor is marked with deeply committed relationships and campus life that exudes the fruit of the Spirit. One of my favorite memories from Taylor was gathering with my friends in the Prayer Chapel 2-3 times a week for informal worship, prayer, and Bible reading. COMMUNITY - Taylor has a very strong culture of intentional community with many long-standing traditions (some of them decades old). The residence life experience is one of the best for Christian colleges, because they allow freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors (optional) to stay in the same dorm/wing throughout their time. Of course you're welcome not to stay in the same spot each year; however, you will most likely discover the beauty of the "wing life". In a way, they become your "home base" on campus and some of your best friends. POST COLLEGE - Today God has graciously given me a great start to my business career at a national family-owned business with overtones of business as missions (three promotions in 4 years). I also continue to keep up with fellow graduates and see success on all fronts!

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    Taylor University - Bell Tower in Center of Campus (plays hymns during the day at the start of every hour)

    Bell Tower in Center of Campus (plays hymns during the day at the start of every hour)

    Taylor University - Olson Hall, Dorm

    Olson Hall, Dorm

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    Erskine-Green Training Institute - I had the opportunity to visit an Erskine-Green class during a fundraising event.

    Erskine-Green Training Institute

    5.0(1 review)
    2.4 mi

    Erskine-Green Training Institute was founded by the Arc of Indiana Foundation in 2016 as a "first…read moreof its kind" postsecondary vocational training program that specifically targets serving individuals whose academic, social, communication, and adaptive skills are affected due to a disability. Housed inside Muncie's Courtyard by Marriott on High Street, which is also owned by Arc of Indiana Foundation and managed by General Hotels Corporation, Erskine-Green Training Institute is named after two esteemed Hoosiers - Carl Erskine and Steve Green - both of whom have had their lives significantly impacted by disability and who've spent much of their lives advocating for people with disabilities. Erskine-Green offers 10-13 week programs in specific fields including hospitality, food service, healthcare, and inventory distribution. The programs aim to offer individuals with disabilities tangible job skills that will allow them to enter market-wage jobs in integrated community settings. At the three year mark, their success rate is between 80-85% in terms of those who've graduated from an Erskine-Green program actually finding jobs in their fields of choice. In other words, Erskine-Green is groundbreaking and it's changing the lives of people with disabilities for the better. The vast majority of students who attend Erskine-Green actually live within the Courtyard by Marriott during their 10-13 week training program. This provides the feeling of a "campus" and allows them to gain natural supports while also growing independent living skills. The community has embraced the program, with Ball State University serving as a resource for part-time employees who provide support, mentoring, and serve in other capacities. Ball State also provides other resources of support. IU Health has proven to be a strong corporate supporter and IU Health - Ball Memorial is a training site as is the Courtyard by Marriott and the 625 TapHouse located inside the hotel. In the program's early days, Scott Wise and Thr3e Wisemen Brewery was also a strong supporter. While I didn't attend Erskine-Green, I've been a supporter from its beginning and if you ever visit the Courtyard by Marriott you can find my name on the hotel's donor wall as someone who has done two fundraising events for the program. Funding for the program comes largely from Vocational Rehabilitation, though other funding sources exist including grants, self-pay, and both state/federal funds. I myself started a scholarship program at Erskine-Green. Entrance into Erskine-Green is not "automatic." You do have to have a certain degree of independent living skills, for example being able to handle or arrange for the handling of personal care, but other skills, like learning how to utilize public transportation, are taught within the framework of the program. Erskine-Green Training Institute has been so successful that plans are already underway to open a second campus in Evansville. Erskine-Green celebrates its alumni and maintains contact, though job placement is largely up to Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, job coaches, or an individual's support team. As part of the program, however, the students are taught both resume creation and interview skills. Erskine-Green offers career sampling sessions several times throughout the year and monthly general tours. As a working adult with a disability, Erskine-Green excites me because it's a quality program with a terrific staff and is empowering individuals with a disability to live up to their dreams and their highest potential. I've spoken at the school a couple times and I've been constantly impressed by teachers, leadership, students, volunteers, and everyone involved. The results speak for themselves and it's exciting to watch people realize they can truly chase their dreams. Erskine-Green continues to be one of Indiana's best kept secrets with a reputation that is growing that ensures the school won't be a secret much longer.

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    Erskine-Green Training Institute - I had the opportunity to speak to a class about my own experiences entering the workforce.

    I had the opportunity to speak to a class about my own experiences entering the workforce.

    Erskine-Green Training Institute - I feel fortunate to have my name on the Erskine-Green donor wall as a supporter from day one.

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    I feel fortunate to have my name on the Erskine-Green donor wall as a supporter from day one.

    Ball State University - collegeuniv - Updated May 2026

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