Groups of wandering high school seniors may be a familiar sight to DePauw, but this weekend's group was different. Since these programs serve an important purpose, the University must invest money, time and energy into seeing that each receives proper nourishment. The University also needs to invest more time into publicizing these programs to potential students. Honors and Fellows programs are unique because they offer students the opportunity to receive in-depth instruction at a liberal arts college, known for emphasizing generalization, not specialization. These programs also allow a small group of students to develop relationships over the course of four years, both in and out of the classroom.
Professors have an opportunity to explore issues that interest everyone involved with the programs.
The programs, however, are not perfect. Standards for each program vary. But, the differences have led some students to label certain programs with regard to difficulty. The Management Fellows program requires nine courses and an internship, occupying nearly one-third of a student's academic career at DePauw. The Media Fellows program requires six courses and an internship.