Essential Life Competency Skills and Personal Development
Pathways at USI
Internal resource for students struggling with the college transition. Current students who are enrolled and are in their freshman year can be referred to the Pathway’s cohort. The four pillars they follow are: Academic, Social, Emotional and Professional Development and are currently working on establishing some curriculum to work on through the school year to address financial literacy and other life skills. The student is assigned a success coach and mentor who follow them through their time at USI.
Eligibility: A student who is Pell eligible, any unrepresented groups such as first-generation college students, low-income students, students with disabilities and rural or underserved communities.
TRIO and Student Support Services
Offers advising, peer mentoring, tutoring, career exploration, leadership skills workshops and more. Supports students with disabilities, first-generation students and low-income students.
Peer Support
TIES (Together Inspiring Educational Success)
Connects students with similar backgrounds (medical, psychological or physical) for peer support.
Screagle Support Community
Student-led support group. Contact CAPS for more information.
Multicultural Center
Provides an inclusive space for students to connect academically, culturally and socially.
Diagnostic Testing for a Disability
Vocational Rehabilitation
May offer testing for a disability, assistive technology, tuition assistance, job coaching and life coaching.
Contact:
Melissa Baxter
Melissa.Baxter@fssa.IN.gov, 812-910-9559
USI Deaconess Center
May be able to refer to a specialist or provide a diagnosis. Personal Medical Provider: May offer a referral or diagnosis. Disability Resource Office: Provides a list of testing centers in the Evansville area.
Contact: usi1disres@usi.edu
High School Central Office
May have a psychological evaluation on record.
Academic Support Resources
Academic Success Center
Provides tutoring, academic coaching, writing consultants and study groups.
Financial Assistance
USI Financial Aid
Provides information on scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs.