The MATTER Health and American Heart Association’s HBCU Pre-Accelerator
Challenge #3: Start Getting Organized

DUE: 9 PM EST, Friday, January 24th

  1. Review Your Accelerator Group Schedule

NOTE: The following schedule represents the various milestones, group events, and important dates for the finale. You will have a separate calendar of dates that will be specific to the weekly tasks you’ll need to manage to achieve each milestone.

HOW TO USE: Click on each of the events on the calendar to see more details. We highly recommend that you can go through the entire schedule and add each to your personal calendar to keep track of milestones and to plan your time accordingly.

How to Add the Accelerator Agenda and Group Meetings To Your Calendar

Click on any of the calendar notifications.

2. What to Expect Weekly

You’ll receive your assignments via the online project management platform, Monday.com

Assignment Guidelines and Communication Plan

Assignment Completion

  • Flexible Scheduling: Complete your assignments at times that best suit your schedule. Whether you choose to work during the day, evenings, or weekends is entirely up to you. BE MINDFUL OF THE DUE DATES.

  • Time Management: Plan and block off dedicated time to ensure you can focus and complete your assignments without interruptions.

Communication Platform

  • Monday.com: We will use the Monday.com platform for all our communications. This will include assignment updates, feedback, and any general queries you may have.

Individual Office Hours

  • Weekly Check-Ins: It is recommended to schedule a weekly check-in meeting with me. These meetings, in general will not exceed 30 minutes.

  • Purpose of Meetings: The check-ins are meant to provide you with personalized support, answer questions related to your assignments, and offer guidance. These meetings are not mandatory but are highly encouraged for your benefit.

Group Calls

  • Weekly Zoom Calls: The cohort will have an opportunity to meet via weekly Zoom group calls every Thursday from 11:00 - 11:30 AM EST starting February 6th.

  • Casual and Informative: These calls are casual and provide a chance for you to connect with your peers, discuss assignments, and share insights. Attendance is not required but recommended.

  • Special Guests: Occasionally, we will have special guests join the group calls. We will notify you in advance so you can plan to attend these sessions.

By following these guidelines, you can effectively manage your time, stay connected, and make the most out of the program.

3. Set Up Weekly 30-minute Stand-ups

When the window opens up, click on ‘Add to Calendar’ and choose your preferred calendar.