The activities you can participate in as a college student are endless. From part-time jobs where you can earn money on your own to internships where you can directly experience social life. The experiences of your 20s will be of great help not only in getting a job but also for your future life. Chung-Ang University (CAU) is currently implementing the Da Vinci Certificate for students to prepare for their careers and have a meaningful college life. Students can earn and record scores consistent with the activities they engage in and build their own credible portfolios. Aren't you curious about the Da Vinci Certification?
What Is the DaVinci Certificate?
The DaVinci Certificate is a system that supports students to record and manage various self-development & career preparation activities in the Rainbow System (https://bit.ly/3LBR6UX). Any student at CAU can participate in the DaVinci Certificate, regardless of grade. If students participate in the DaVinci Certificate and record their self-development activities, they can easily grasp the experiences they have gained. It is also possible to obtain a certificate in the name of the CAU president and use it for employment or further study. Upon reaching a certain score after participating in various programs or activities, students can print a certificate from the Rainbow System. In order for participants to acquire certification points, students must write information about the activities in the Rainbow System and attach documents proving their participation after completing in one of the nine self-development activities stipulated by CAU. Then after a week or two it will be reviewed and approved granting points. The total score displayed on the Rainbow System is updated every semester. If a student has a total score is 300 or higher, they can receive a basic certificate, and can receive an excellent certificate for a score of 400 or higher.
Types and Classification of DaVinci Certificate Activities
There are nine major self-development activities that are available for students to receive Da Vinci Certificate points. The nine self-development activities refer to contest, certification, internship, corporate/institutional program, volunteer activity, club/study, part-time job, language performance (foreign language), and individual activity related to job competency. After participating in any these activities, students should attach activity information along with supporting documents to the Rainbow System and can obtain scores after receiving approval from the administrator. On the other hand, students’ grades and the scores of internships with credits are accumulated based on grade data. Thus, they are automatically updated in the Davinci Certificate even if students do not apply individually. Students can check the characteristics of each activity, the competency that can be improved through each, and related site address in the Rainbow System. For example, if you go into the ‘Da Vinci Certificate-Individual Activity-Certificate’ tab in the Rainbow System, you can find the definition and necessity of the certification and related websites. Furthermore, if you select your career track, you can also check the required qualifications.
Scoring System and Scoring Method
Self-development activities that allow students to obtain Da Vinci Certificate scores are classified into three categories under the LEAP system of CAU. The students can receive a certificate when the total cumulative score in the three areas exceeds 300 points. Originally, the LEAP system was classified into four categories, but in the DaVinci Certificate, E and A are considered to be the same category. Course completion, certification, and language proficiency are recorded under the L. In the course completion history, A grades are converted into 4 points, B grades are 3 points, C grades are 2 points, and D grades are converted to 1 point. Each certificate is worth 20 points, and for language proficiency, you can get 20 points for each certification test, 5 points if your score increases, and 10 points if you reach your target score. The second standard is Experience (E), where the activities that the academic knowledge obtained from L can be applied. There are extracurricular programs, contests, and club/study/student councils. The extracurricular program refers to extracurricular activities conducted on campus. Thus, the department in charge of the activity grants the Da Vinci Certificate score without the need for students to go through the certification process. For E, students can earn 4 points for fewer than 16 hours of activity, 8 points for 17-32 hours, and 12 points for 33-48 hours. Participation in the contest is given 20 points per time, 5 points for winning a prize, and 10 points for winning 1st place. Also, the clubs/study/student councils that participated in one semester are worth 20 points each. These activities are identified with Advance (A), which refers to programs that can get used with the experiences from E. The final standard, Perform (P), helps students develop their problem-solving skills in the field. Examples are internship/field practice, part-time jobs, and volunteer work. Internship and field practice are worth 8 points per 4 weeks, a part-time job is worth 0.5 points per 4 hours, and volunteer work is worth 0.2 points per hour.
Participating in the Da Vinci Certificate is an opportunity to demonstrate that the school has recognized your potential. Watching their scores go up can give students a sense of achievement and motivation at the same time. CAH recommends the CAU students start the Da Vinci Certificate, which enables them to systematically record their once-only experiences in their 20s.