Nuventive

Nuventive is an online tool that supports multiple University-wide services including, program assessment, strategic planning, and accreditation. For the purposes of program assessment, Nuventive is used to document program learning outcomes, create curriculum maps, plan assessment methods and timelines, report findings, document action plans, and record the effects of actions. Annual assessment reports are submitted via Nuventive.

To request access to Nuventive for assessment reporting, please email assessment@psu.edu or call (814) 863-8721.

June Office Hours

Mondays 2:00pm – 3:00pm ET and Wednesdays 11:00am – 12:00pm ET. Click here to join on Zoom.

*Office hours will not be held June 19, 2024 in observance of Juneteeth.

Workshops

Register for Nuventive training through Penn State’s Learning Resource Network (LRN) search for the keyword ‘Nuventive’ and choose the appropriate session based on your role in assessment reporting.

• • • Nuventive Training for Assessment Leaders get started with the ins-and-outs of Nuventive and learn how to create reports for annual program assessment.
    • What’s New in Nuventive? provides an overview of key changes in the new user interface implemented in November 2023 so assessment leaders are ready to submit their reports in June.
    • Nuventive Training for Academic Administrators and Disciplinary Community Members this is specifically designed for people who engage with the assessment of multiple programs and across colleges like academic administrators (e.g., assistant/associate deans, directors of academic affairs) and members of disciplinary communities (i.e., Assessment Leaders for programs offered at multiple locations).

Self-guided Resources

• • • Quick Start Guide for Assessment Leaders. A short introduction to Nuventive.
    • User Manual for Assessment Leaders. Complete guide to entering program assessment reports into Nuventive.
    • Guide for Summary Units. Complete guide for viewing college or campus level information for administrators and members of disciplinary communities.
    • Nuventive Training for New Assessment Leaders video (recorded March 25, 2024). Login to Kaltura anytime it is convenient using your PSU access ID to get started with the ins-and-outs of Nuventive and learn how to create reports for annual program assessment.
    • What’s New in Nuventive video (recorded March 21, 2024). Login to Kaltura anytime it is convenient using your PSU access ID for a quick overview of key changes in the new user interface implemented in November 2023 so assessment leaders are ready to submit their reports in June. 

• • • Can I change my email and password in Nuventive?
    • What do I do if I can’t access my program in Nuventive?
    • Why don’t I have access to all of the menu options I see in Nuventive training?
    • Why isn’t my report appearing?

Can I change my email and password in Nuventive?

Nuventive uses the same single sign-on as all Penn State software. You will always use your Access ID and password to enter Nuventive, so there is no reason to change your password in the system.

What do I do if I can’t access my program in Nuventive?

If you have program-level assessment reporting duties and cannot log in to Nuventive or do not see your program in the program drop-down menu in the top center of the screen, contact your Assessment Liaison or OPAIR at (814) 863-8721 or at asssessment@psu.edu

Why don’t I have access to all the menu options I see in the Nuventive Training?

Trainers often have access to items that other users do not. If you don’t have access to a menu option that you require to complete your assigned assessment asks, contact your Assessment Liaison or OPAIR at (814) 863-8721 or at assessment@psu.edu.