In order to receive a Certificate of Completion from the Institute, and be considered an alumnus of NYCELLI, participants must attend all course sessions, at least two tours, and complete their project.
Attendance
Participants must attend all class meetings and at least 2 tours in order to graduate, in addition to completing their project. Should an absence, or lateness, be unavoidable, participants are expected to notify the Director at least 24 hours in advance. Participants should plan to arrive (or join the virtual meeting!) a few minutes before the scheduled start time.
Projects
Participants, in teams of three or four, will develop a project during the course to improve the quality of the New York City environment and/or the health of its residents. They will continue to work together after the course ends to complete their project, which must be completed by January of the following year. Please see the projects page for examples. Each group will also present to the next year’s class on their project, its outcomes, and lessons learned.
Governance
At the end of each course the class will select one participant to serve as a represenative on the NYCELLI Board of Advisors for a three-year term. Board service involves attending occasional meetings and providing guidance and support for the Institute.