The Clean Energy Leadership Institute’s Virtual Cohort Attendance and Participation Policy
At the Clean Energy Leadership Institute, we recognize the significance of active engagement and collaboration in fostering a vibrant learning community. Our attendance policy underscores the importance of regular virtual attendance to maximize the value of your fellowship journey.
The CELI 2025 Virtual Fellowships will be delivered over Zoom to serve fellows across all time zones, organized in four cohorts: Virtual PT/MT, Virtual CT, Virtual ET1 and Virtual ET2. The fellowship is designed for all-virtual participation. Cohort participants meet once a week, virtually, for two hours in the evenings to receive topical lectures from experts in the field and engage in discussions with their peers.
These 2-hour-long sessions will consist of a mixture of lectures with expert practitioners, panel discussions with leaders in the field, hands-on activities, and small group discussions to build community and connection among fellows.
Optional Tuesday sessions (on varied Tuesdays, not weekly) will also be delivered virtually. These optional sessions will host guest speakers and preview the topic treated in the accompanying Wednesday session, where applicable.
Please note that the fellowship is structured such that virtual fellows are not given the option to drop-in to the in-person sessions due to space and other constraints.
We believe that attending all scheduled sessions, workshops, and events is crucial for your personal and professional development. Active participation allows you to interact with industry experts, other fellows, and alumni, creating opportunities for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing.
We encourage you to fully immerse yourself in the fellowship experience. Engage in discussions, ask questions, and contribute your unique perspectives to enrich the collective learning of our community. By actively participating, you not only enhance your own understanding but also contribute to the growth and diversity of ideas within the Clean Energy Leadership Institute.
We understand that circumstances may occasionally prevent you from attending certain sessions. In such cases, we request that you notify us in advance. Excused absences will be treated separately for weekday and weekend sessions.
By adhering to our attendance policy, you demonstrate your commitment to your personal growth, the development of your cohort, and the shared goal of advancing clean energy leadership.
Mandatory sessions:
Fellows will be allowed one excused absence from a mandatory session with advance notice to their Fellowship Associate. Missing more than one mandatory session will result in a required meeting with Fellowship Administrators to discuss continuation of the program.
Orientation: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Energy Justice: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Adaptive Leadership in Practice: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Capstone Night 1 - Business Pitches: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Capstone Night 2 - TED-style Talks: Thursday, December 5, 2025
Maximum of Three Weekly Session Absences
Excused absences for weekdays:
There are 17 weekday sessions. Please email your Fellowship Associate in advance of a planned absence, or as soon as possible in the event of a medical or family emergency, or some other extenuating circumstance. If you miss a session, you may be able to view a recording, but it will still count as an absence.
Please note that it is up to the speakers to decide whether or not they will be recorded. CELI allows up to 3 excused absences during the weekday sessions. The fourth absence will result in a required meeting with Fellowship Administrators to discuss continuation of the program.
Excused absences for weekends:
Mandatory attendance is expected on Saturday, September 6. There is also an optional Saturday session on October 25 that all fellows, across all cohorts, are highly encouraged to attend. Please email your Fellowship Coordinator and Fellowship Associate in advance of a planned absence, or as soon as possible in the event of a medical or family emergency, or some other extenuating circumstance.
Unexcused absences:
Barring exceptional circumstances - after the 2nd unexcused absence, fellows will be required to conduct a required meeting with Fellowship Administrators to discuss continuation of the program.
Participation:
You will be expected to participate for the full two hours. Early log-offs will be tracked and will result in an “unexcused absence” unless there is prior communication with your Fellowship Associate/Coordinator regarding a need to log-off early.
Surveys:
There will be six mandatory surveys throughout the fellowship: one in the beginning, one after every module (four total), and a final survey.
Log-in:
Please make sure to log-on about 5 min prior to the start of the session. Late logins (>5 mins after session starts) will count as unexcused absences, unless there is prior communication with your Fellowship Associate regarding a need to log-in late.
On-camera and video:
Cameras should be turned on at all times, even during the lecture. If you need to leave to use the restroom or eat, you may turn off the camera for a short period of time, but we expect the camera to be turned on for the majority of the session. If your computer or equipment does not allow you to be on camera, CELI will attempt to provide additional equipment and technology support so that each fellow can participate fully.
Proprietary Curriculum:
Please understand that you are not allowed to share the CELI curriculum, speaker slides, or session recordings with any outside parties. Recordings and slides are only for your individual consumption during the fellowship. You will have access to these materials until January 31, 2026.
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