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Rules and Important Information

Course Requirements

Electronic Device

Participants must have access to an electronic device with serviceable Wi-Fi, preferably a laptop computer or desktop computer.
Certain course activities will be more difficult to complete on a cell phone.

Participation

Participation is required.

Participants must be able to complete all pre-work, as instructed by the facilitator or stated in the assignment syllabus. 

Course Discussion

Participation in breakout rooms and discussions is required.
Participants will be expected to discuss pre-work studies prior to the following session for class dialogue.

Virtual Classroom Etiquette

Participants should be punctual, fully present, and prepared for all class session to gain the full program experience and engage in meaningful ways such as turning their camera on and interacting with guest speakers and other cohort members. 

  • Participants are expected to be on camera and attentive during the entire session without distractions.

  • Try to avoid environments that could disrupt your ability to learn or participate with your peers.

  • Use hand raising feature to indicate that you have a question or want to make a statement.

  • Participants must remain on mute when they are not speaking and show respect when others have the floor. 

  • When feedback is solicited, be mindful and respectful of your commentary. 

Attendance Policy

Participants MUST attend 6 out of 8 class sessions to receive a certificate of completion and be considered to pitch. 
  • The instructor will begin admitting participants in Zoom 5 minutes before 4:30 PM and will expect you to stay on camera the entire 2 hours unless you've gotten approval to do otherwise. 
  • Attendance will be taken at 4:45 PM. You will be considered absent if you are more than 15 minutes late. 
  • Over 30 minutes late to any session will count as an absence. 
  • Communicate your absence prior to class, unless you have extenuating circumstances that prevent you from doing otherwise. 
  • Programs team contact email: programs@thedec.co

Important Dates

Lean Canvas Due

Completed Lean Canvas is due Friday, October 18th @ 6PM

Pitch Practice Slide Deck

Pitch Practice slide deck is due Friday, October 18th @ 6PM

Mentor Session Submissions

Two mentor session submissions are due Friday, October 18th @ 6PM

Final Pitch Slide Deck

Final pitch slide deck (in Google Slides) is due Friday, October 25th @ 6PM
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Qualifying for Pitch Night

ALL ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED TO QUALIFY TO PITCH

  • Attend 6 out of 8 class sessions - including pitch practice and follow-up if absent. 
  • Complete all work as instructed by the facilitator or state in the syllabus.
  • Submit a completed lean canvas. 
  • Attend at least 2 mentoring sessions before pitch competition. 
  • Complete end of cohort feedback survey.
  • Join Slack cohort/alumni group. 
  • Submit a completed lean canvas (template and instructions provided).
  • Must submit a pitch deck for Pitch Night (pitch guide will be provided).
  • Must attend pitch practice.
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Pitch Deck must include your name, organization, logo, and a headshot along with your social media so we can tag you during marketing. 
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Pitch Deck must be submitted as Google Slides ONLY (no PDF or PPT). 

***NO MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS! We will use the first deck you submit. 
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You can provide marketing materials during the pitch competition. 
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Only 8 participants will be allowed to pitch, but you are welcome to finish the program even if you don't qualify to pitch. 

***Disclaimer: We reserve the right to change the program as needed and nominate 8 participants to pitch in the event that all members qualify by pitch night. 

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