Responsibilities of a Mentor

[wendymom]

The Responsibilities of a Mentor? Good Question...several people in this post are focusing soley on engineers.

I'm not an engineer. I am a mentor. I could not engineer my way out of a tight parking space.

As I see them my responsibilities are to set a good example. To show sportsmanship, postive attitudes and to teach the students they can do what they never thought they could and then lead the celebration when they realize they can.

I also think its my job to handle the details...to make sure the paperwork is done, everyone gets fed and we all know how we are getting there and where we will sleep. Its also my job to make sure that insurance is covered and all safety measures are taken.

Its my job to drive them to companies and give them a pep talk before a cold call. Its my job to drive the robot to demos and make sure the DVD works. Its my job to remind them to send thank you notes. Its my job to remind them of homework and mothers day and to call their girlfriends.

Its my job to hound them to fill out scholarship forms, college apps and other paperwork.

Mostly its my job to help them grow up and become the amazing group that they are. I know that watching them inspires me constantly.

If stuff falls through the cracks....well it can be my fault too, and teaching them to accept responsiblity is my job too.

Sorry for the long one...just trying to get this thread back on track.