It allows the participants to gain first-hand knowledge straight from the source rather than reading the subject in a textbook. While the program is facilitated by the program leaders, 'consultants' act as field faculty. Consultants provide a multitude of perspectives that students wouldn't get from their readings or discussion alone. Gaining knowledge first-hand allows people, companies, and organizations to represent themselves so that their point of view can not be distorted by the media, or textbook authors, before students hear about it. Students research and read background information on the issues, letting consultants fill in the gaps for us and make the information more human.
Meetings vary from one hour conferences to all day hikes and tours.
We interact with consultants in many different ways. Sometimes these meetings are formal and take place in board rooms. Other times we are eating with consultants in their front yards, or working next to them on community projects. If you have any questions about being one of our field consultants, please do not hesitate to call, email, or write to us. We are very interested in hearing from you, and meeting with you, or your organization.