NuVu’s core values are reflected in the way that we assess students, with the emphasis on individual student growth. As a result, in place of traditional letter grades, students receive regular feedback about their progress toward mastery in fine competency areas, each of which is broked into multiple sub-competencies:
• Conceptualization
• Design Research
• Iteration
• Critical Synthesis
• Engagement
• Initiative
• Collaboration
• Project Management
• Data Comprehension
• Applied Reading
• Critical Writing
• Oral Presentation
• Social Contextualization
• Cultural & Historical Awareness
• Design Empathy
• Civic Participation
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• Visual Communication
• Natural Sciences Application
• Documentation
• Rapid Prototyping
• Programming or Electronics Application
• Advanced Media
• Mechanical Operations
• Fabrication & Construction
We recognize that each student has their own goals for the future, and no two students will follow exactly the same path throughout their NuVu careers. As a result, we’ve started implementing a goals-based element of our assessment system.
Throughout each year, students have rich discussions with their advisors and coaches, setting individual goals and reflecting on their progress toward those goals. Whenever a goal is achieved, we document evidence, celebrate, and then set a new goal.
