About Nina
What other U.S. state receives funding from the Nina Mason Pulliam trust?
Indiana
How many ASU campuses are there in Arizona?
FOUR
Polytechnic, Tempe, Downtown, and West
What are the 4 components included under Nina scholars participation?
Mentor Meetings
Instructor Feedback
Nina Events
Canvas Modules
Name the ASU Nina Scholars staff members.
Jo Ann, Cynthia
Who is the course instructor for the ASU Nina Scholars class?
Cynthia Alaffa
What was Nina's profession?
Journalist
Who is the president of ASU?
Michael Crow
How many Meetings will you have per semester with the Nina staff?
2 meetings per semester!
Name a member of the Advisory Council.
Courtney Agelastos
Therese Aguayo
Jaclyn Boyes
Leona Morales
Ray Ostos
Renz Narciso
Yesenia Rivera
Justine Cheung
Chad Price
Shelly Smith
Kerri Kaczmarczyk
What is the moto for ASU Nina Scholars?
Overcome, Conquer, Thrive
What other schools does the Pulliam Trust fund?
Arizona: ASU and Maricopa Community College
Indiana: Indiana University Indianapolis (IU) and Ivy Tech
What school is ASU's "rival"?
University of Arizona?
What is the minimum GPA to continue with the program?
2.5 Minimum GPA first year
2.75 Minimum GPA
Up to how many years of funding does Nina fund passports and original scholars?
Passports: 3 years of an undergraduate degree
Originals: 6 years of an undergraduate degree
What building is the Nina Scholars Tempe office in?
Who is the new President and CEO of the Nina Trust?
Jeff Small
What color is the A on A mountain painted during "Welcome Week"?
White
What is the minimum number of credits you must take per semester?
12 Credits
What are the three main types of supplemental funding?
- Capstone Funds
- Emergency Funds
- Grad School App Assistance
What is the theme for this year's Nina Scholars Program?
Becoming More
What special license did Nina get in her lifetime?
Private Pilots License!
Nina was the first woman to receive her private pilot's license in Indiana.
What was the name of the Tempe Campus before ASU?
Tempe Normal School
What are the four sections of the program curriculum?
- Nina Course
- Program Entry
- Program Bridge
- Program Exit
What year did Nina Scholars begin?
The scholarship began in 2001.
Who is the Program Officer for the Pulliam Trust, who you met during your interview?
Kerri Keczmarczyk