# NCR Lead-Facilitator Report - February As the first month of the [NEAR Certified Researcher (NCR) Cohort 2](https:marmaj.org/NCR) comes to a close, I am pleased to report that significant progress has been made; there is still much to do 🥰💞🙏🏽. The course has kicked off to a great start, with our first class being both engaging and successful. The enthusiasm of our students has been inspiring, setting a positive tone for the rest of the course. ## Main Responsibilities This month, my focus was primarily on ensuring that the course infrastructure and support system were robust and capable of providing an enriching learning experience. My main responsibilities included: - Hiring Co-Facilitators: To enhance the support structure of our course, I successfully onboarded two co-facilitators, [@bheegem.near](https://near.social/@bheegem) and @15870c8972a9fe6cdb7dfc2df835740108e8674cc170a091cd0ece0b9e4f6cfa, who have been instrumental in assisting with course delivery and student engagement. - Updating Course Materials: Significant updates were made to various course materials to ensure they are comprehensive and up-to-date. These updates include: - Course Page: [NEAR Research Collective](https://near.org/research-collective.near/widget/NCR.v1) - Course Syllabus: [HackMD Syllabus](https://hackmd.io/@doulos819/NRC) - Session 1 Updates: [Session 1 Details](https://hackmd.io/@doulos819/ncr-01) - Web2 Onboarding Page: Recognizing the importance of accessibility for all potential students, I helped launch a Web2 onboarding page for the course (with help from @bianca.near), available at [MarmaJ Foundation - NCR](https://marmaj.org/ncr/). This initiative aims to make it easier for individuals from traditional web backgrounds to transition into the web3 space and engage with the NCR course. ## Reminder for Students I would like to remind all students to participate in the onboarding poll for the course. Your feedback is invaluable and will help us tailor the course to better meet your needs and expectations. Please take a moment to share your thoughts with us: [NCR Onboarding Poll](https://near.social/#/easypoll-v0.ndc-widgets.near/widget/EasyPoll?page=view_poll&src=chloe.near/easypoll-4.0.0/poll/e6e092937cde3lt3l8syk0e81f93e7679f). As we move forward, I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for the NCR Cohort 2. Together, we will continue to build a vibrant and supportive research community within the NEAR ecosystem. Thank you for your continued enthusiasm and participation. Best regards, See you in class 🙏🏽 Chloe