Mentor Roles

[Michael Corsetto]

Originally Posted by Jon Stratis

I've known students to discover, through the program, that their passion lies elsewhere and leave to follow that passion. There's nothing wrong with that. But to have them leave because a mentor can't get along with them? The should never happen.

Jon,

I think I agree with you here.

My observation has been more along the lines of "a student can't get along with a mentor", not "a mentor can't get along with a student".

I agree, mentors need to be adults and get along (as well as guide, inspire, etc) students.

However, if a student refuses to get along with mentor(s) on the team, despite mentors being adults and trying to work things out with said student, it seems like said student leaving is natural and not-so-terrible conclusion.

What do you think?

-Mike