Introduction
As part of the WSE CUE2 plan, Foundational Abilities graduation requirements have replaced the current distribution (H/S) requirements for students who matriculate in Fall 2025 and thereafter. Students will be assessed throughout their academic career regarding their attainment of certain Foundational Abilities (writing, oral communication, ethics, and projects) that are integral to engineering. Whiting School of Engineering instructors will collect FA assignments performed within the Digication ePortfolio system through Canvas assignments. Canvas serves as a system of record for the university within which students' achievement of FAs can be evaluated and recorded.
Read more about the CUE2 Initiative. Access detailed Foundational Abilities requirements in the JHU Academic Catalogue.
Quick Start Guide (Just the Basics)
Follow the steps below for a bare bones start to collecting ePortfolio submissions from your students. More detailed information about each step is available in the rest of this guide.
- Go to Digication and log in using your JHED ID to automatically provision your Digication account.
- Import the WSE Foundational Abilities Instructor Resources module for the relevant FA from Canvas Commons to your course.
- Edit the assignment template to add specific instructions and a due date. Change the point value if desired. Do not edit the rubric name or any criteria.
- Publish the assignment.
- Go to the Modules page in your course. Move your published assignment from the Instructor Resources module to a published, student-facing module.
- Optional: Publish the page included in the resource module titled Information for Students: Foundational Abilities in your ePortfolio and move it to a published module where students can access it.
Detailed Guides
- Getting Started in Digication–Faculty and Staff
- ePortfolio Assignment Setup for Foundational Abilities
- ePortfolio Assignment Grading for Foundational Abilities
Get Help
Pedagogical Design Support
Contact the Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation (CTEI) for guidance and support in developing your FA ePortfolio assignments. Email ctei@jhu.edu.
Technical Support
Contact the Center for Media and Technology Solutions (CMTS) for individual assistance in using Canvas, Digication, or other educational technology. Email cmtshelp@jhu.edu or submit a request.
Technical Guides