ACE Case Study
This case study published by the American Council on Education profiles College Unbound, an independent nonprofit institution that uses a flexible, student-driven academic model to serve low-income working adult students returning to earn their first degree.
“I can’t think of a better model that is grounded in equity and academic excellence. The CU model is the future of higher education.” - Lynn Pasquerella, President, AACU
College Unbound’s Student-Initiated Academic Model
![Academic Model](https://3.files.edl.io/381f/19/12/17/010419-3a33390c-f283-48e1-bc88-d3a4527c02a6.png)
“Most important though is what makes CU truly unique: it is genuinely learner-centered in a way that honors and respects students’ experiences and passions for what they want to do in life. This is CU’s uncompromising “secret sauce.” - Ted Mitchell, President, ACE
A Sample First Year at College Unbound
![Sample First Year](https://3.files.edl.io/20c9/19/12/17/031033-b06f054e-a5a6-43d8-9a53-80c9d3a9b220.png)