Introductory matter in the binder states, "This...ACES binder was created to integrate academic and career advising information at Clarion University and to enhance students' abilities to make effective academic and career decisions.  The binder was designed as both a guidebook and a workbook to help students proceed through college.  It offers information and advice about academic and career planning and provide opportunities for them to document and reflect on their experiences.  The binders, developed through an Imperative Grant Proposal of the State System of Higher Education, are distributed and reviewed with students."