The roster of Fellows includes prominent artists, diplomats, journalists, business leaders, and other working professionals who have deep expertise and can lead students, faculty members, campus staff, and community members in substantive dialogue. Whether they have influenced governmental policy, had first-hand observation of national crises, or have helped build a major corporation, Fellows provide a better understanding of the world beyond college walls. Fellows are selected for their professional expertise, personal enthusiasm for the goals of the program, interest in interacting with students, and ability to listen as well as to speak.