University of Evansville Mission Statement: To empower each student to think critically, act bravely, serve responsibly, and live meaningfully in a changing world.

Jr. TASL Scholars Program (formerly SPRINGBOARD) is a year-round program provided by the Center for Inclusive Excellence that focuses on youths 7^th-12^th grade and strives to equip them with skills crucial to success. The Jr. TASL (Think, Act, Serve, Live) Program is a new youth pilot program to our current TASL Scholars Program cohort program our some of our current UE college students. Jr. TASL Scholars requires parent/child commitment and will run three-weeks in July and have meetings once or twice a month September to April every academic year. Jr. TASL Scholars will focus on:

• SELF
  • Self-discovery and how we are contributors to our environment
  • (Mental) Health & Wellness
  • Life Skills
  • Leadership Skills
• COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
  • Is College Right For Me?
    • Finding A College To Fit My Needs
    • College Alternatives
      • Entrepreneurship
      • Job Opportunities
  • Employment Preparation
    • Searching for a job
    • Application and Interview Process
    • Etiquette & What It Means To Be Professional

• COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
  • Volunteer experience
  • Awareness of the community and needs of its citizens

This program is designed to meet students where they are academically, mentally, emotionally, and economically to move them into the next phase of their futures while also supporting their community through community service.

Jr. TASL Scholars Program fee $300 ($100 a week) that is due in the summer on Thursday before the July session begins. Fee includes lunch and snacks. Payment plans are available and fee must be paid in full by Thursday, July 3, 2025. Additional fees may be required for upcoming Jr. TASL Scholars activities.

Jr. TASL Scholars Program requires parent and student commitment. Parents will be responsible for transportation to and from campus during the summer and academic year. Parents are also required to attend at least two sessions during the academic year (dates and times TBD). Information will be provided at the end of the summer session on what to expect from September to April.