Activity Specialists 101
By what time must activity specialists get to Downstate?
By 9:30 AM
How long does the Bridge Program last?
8 weeks for students, 9 weeks for Activity Specialists
Who was Arthur Ashe?
Accepted answers:
Tennis player, activist, pioneer, and the founder of AAIUH
What does HSA stand for?
Health Science Academy
What was the last major Grand Slam Arthur Ashe won, in 1975?
Wimbledon
Where do Activity Specialists meet upon arrival?
PHAB Hall A
When does the Bridge Program take place for students?
During the spring semester of 9th grade.
What Grand Slam tournament did Arthur Ashe win in 1968?
U.S. Open
In what year was HSA founded?
1994
How many students are anticipated to participate in the 9th Grade Bridge Program?
91
What platform should activity specialists use for urgent communication?
In what year was the 9th Grade Bridge Program implemented?
Spring 2012
How did Arthur Ashe contract HIV?
Through a blood transfusion during heart surgery.
How long is the Academy program for high school students?
3 years
What is the purpose of HSA?
To inspire and prepare the next generation of culturally competent minority healthcare professionals.
If an Activity Specialist is late, when and how must they notify HSA staff?
At least 1 hour before the session via the WhatsApp chat and email
What is one major benefit of the 9th Grade Bridge Program for students?
It introduces 9th graders to HSA and health science career opportunities
Name one cause Ashe actively supported beyond tennis.
Accepted answers:
Anti-apartheid activism, inner-city youth development, health equity, and educational resources to the underrepresented.
What makes HSA a 'pipeline program'?
It provides continuous education and mentorship from middle school to college.
What should an activity specialist do if a student is caught using their phone in class?
Remind them of classroom expectations, document repeated offenses, and report if necessary.
How far in advance must an Activity Specialist notify HSA staff/co-facilitators about an absence?
24 to 48 hours before the session as EARLY AS POSSIBLE
What is the purpose of the 9th Grade Bridge Program?
To explore health science careers and health disparities through the lessons, guest speakers and hands-on activities
What health organization did Arthur Ashe establish?
The Arthur Ashe Foundation for the Defeat of AIDS.
Who is the Associate Executive Director of Health Science Education at HSA?
Mary Valmont, PhD
What are three major ways Arthur Ashe made an impact beyond his tennis career?
HIV/AIDS advocacy, youth development through inner-city tennis programs, and anti-apartheid activism.