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The New England Award
- Interested in credit for extra-curricular activities?
- Top up your CV with a New England Award
- Document your UNE experience
- Gain points for part-time work
- Develop a skills portfolio
- Receive your New England Award at Graduation
What is the New England Award (NEA)?
The NEA is an award which recognises your involvement in the full UNE experience and the many opportunities available to develop life skills through:
- participation in social, cultural and sporting events
- training undertaken in addition to your degree
- committee membership
- event organisation
- paid and voluntary work
- extra-curricular achievement
The NEA will add value to your CV, and provide evidence of your commitment to developing the UNE Graduate Attributes and preparing yourself for graduate employment and citizenship.
How does it work?
Eligible roles and activities are worth a number of points towards the NEA (point value determined in consultation with the NEA Progam Coordinator). Independent evidence of satisfactory completion of ALL aspects of an activity is required. All activities and skills developed are recorded in an online portfolio.
What is it for?
The NEA acknowledges the development of the skills and attributes necessary for successful study, transition to the workplace and good citizenship. It will be a valuable addition to your academic record and CV and enhance your employability.
What counts?
Click here for a sample list of eligible activities. Please note that you are not limited to the activities in the activity list. You can propose that a new activity be recognised by the New England Award by filling out an NEA Activity Proposal Form. However, for a new activity to be recognised it must fit into one of the three New England Award categories.
If you would like to include an activity in your New England Award portfolio and believe it will be worth 50 or more points you MUST seek approval from the NEA Program Coordinator in advance. If you do not have approval you may find that the activity, or evidence of completion, is not approved for NEA purposes.
Podcasts
1. Interview: The NEA - A Student's Perspective
To hear about a student's perspective on the New England Award click here.
2. About the New England Award
To listen to this brief podcast about the NEA regarding the personal and professional benefits of participating and how it works, click here.
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