“College Unbound” from the Traditional Model
Episode description
Last season, Jeff and Michael explored the reinstatement of the Pell Grant for incarcerated learners. The question now is what’s next for these learners and where can they actually get to use their federal funds? In this episode, Jeff and Michael look at the innovative College Unbound model with co-founder and president Adam Bush and Jose Rodriguez, the assistant vice president for community and belonging. College Unbound is an accredited college with a single degree and a model that allows learning to happen wherever it happens, in kitchens or even in prisons. The episode is sponsored by Ascendium Education Group.
Key Moments(0:00) - Intro
(1:15) - Innovative college model and accreditation
(5:34) - Prison education program and its impact on inmates' lives
(9:19) - Scaling a non-traditional college model
(12:02) - College Unbound's innovative approach to adult education
(19:31) - Higher education for incarcerated individuals