It allows University faculty, staff, and students to participate in seminars, informal discussions, and meetings with scholars specializing in areas not fully represented at George Mason University. Collaborative projects with other departments are enhanced and facilitated through this program. This program provides such a connection with other scholars within the Consortium, such as Africanists at Howard University and other Universities in the region. Participants in this program have a demonstrated commitment to scholarship in areas related to African American Studies. Their vitae reflect achievements or work towards excellence in related areas.
Participants interact with faculty, and students taking courses in the minor.
Students have opportunities to participate in research or project development, or interact informally with the scholar. The Scholar gives three public lectures related to work at GMU or previous endeavors. Informal lunch meetings may take place with students.