How To Get Started
How To Get Started
1. Register
Register for the New England Award by filling out your details in the online registration form.
2. Start your unE-portfolio
The unE-portfolio is a web-based records management system which allows you to record your:
- Personal details
- Extra curricular activities
- Skills developed
- Achievements and highlights of your university experience and
- New England Award activities
In order for you to gain your New England Award you need to start and maintain your own unE-portfolio .
To start simply go to the unE-portfolio website and click on 'login'. Once you login using your UNE username and password you will automatically be able to use your unE-portfolio.
3. Plan your Activities
Once you have gained access to your NEA Activities you should plan the activities you would like to count towards your New England Award. Within unE-Portfolio, you can browse the NEA list by clicking on 'Add/Browse activities'. You can then add any relevant activities to your unE-Portfolio by simply clicking on the entry and adding the activity.
The activities eligible for the New England Award are split into 3 categories:
1. Extra Curricular Learning/ training,
2. Work experience or preparation for employment and
3. Contribution to the university or wider community.
To gain the NEA you are expected to have at least one activity from each group with no more than 75% from Category 3.
You must choose activities which assist you to develop each of the seven UNE Graduate Attributes: communication skills, global perspective, information literacy, lifelong learning, problem solving, social responsibility and teamwork. Once you have accrued 1000 points you may elect to receive a New England Certificate or a New England Award (if you have a CREDIT Grade Point Average in your academic studies).