The New England Award
Now available to External Students
Students studying at a distance may now participate in the NEA.
Are you involved in voluntary work in your community? Are you participating in additional training programs or professional development?
If so you may be eligible to apply for NEA points for these activities. To find out more, contact Robyn Muldoon, NEA Manager, or Kim Wilson, NEA Project Assistant.
- 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
- casual 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 allocated according to time involved and the follow-up required. Proof of attendance is required for activities. All activities and skills developed are recorded in an online portfolio. Once you have gained 1000 points, you may choose to receive a New England Certificate. Honours, postgraduate and undergraduate students with a CREDIT Grade Point Average may choose to continue in the program to receive a New England Award at graduation.
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 full 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.
Podcasts
1. Interview: The NEA - A Graduate's Perspective
Find out how the NEA assisted one student's personal and professional development and learn how the NEA provided him with extra benefits after he graduated. To listen to this genuine interview 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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