We run like a family business--
There are about 10 different subgroups to the student team which essentially report to me. I have several college age members who are my right hands and who help keep the younger kids on task. Our engineering group is also a separate team organized on their own and interacting with the student group. Engineers take precedence over school on the construction aspects. School takes precedence on the PR and gaming aspects
The TEAM aspect took us a while to work out. Everybody works on something and is responsible for a part of the whole. We have 48 kids on varsity roster now and that will be culled down to 30 by the time the regionals come up. Generally I place the kids where they end up based on my observations of them at work during the season and off season. For example-many say they want to be drivers but few work to earn the position. Considering that the fate of a $30K project can rest on the decisions of one student I make very sure that we look over the candidates carefully. There is also some hierarchy by age, but kids who are helpful, responsible and committed rapidly move up despite their age.
But team 25 considers itself a family on all levels. We have a lot of fun and we have our differences. Our BMS engineers are like big brothers to the kids and we all have a great time together. Our parents are also involved and taking more responsibility in team operations than ever. And I get mad at some kids and let them know that too!!
check out
http://www.geocities.com/raiderrobot...boPhotos1.html for a breakdown of team operations in 2001- it might be of interest
WC