Former U.S. Senate staffers Scott Richardson and Ed Quick will be fellows at Kansas University’s Dole Institute of Politics for the fall term.

Richardson, a Republican, was press aide to former U.S. Sen. Robert Dole, R-Kan., for six years. Richardson is a partner in Amalgam Productions, which develops short-form programming and media relationships for n8 Studios.

Quick, a Democrat, has held senior staff positions on Capitol Hill for about 25 years, including serving as administrative assistant to U.S. Sen. Thomas Eagleton, D-Mo.

Quick’s study group will focus on “The Culture of Congress,” examining the different influences – interest groups, issues, constituencies and elected and appointed officials – that affect Capitol Hill. His group will meet at the Dole Institute on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Richardson’s group will focus on “Bob Dole, The Senate Years.” It will meet Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All study groups are free and open to the public.