They are not meant as strict rules - be flexible, be creative. The program is designed to benefit the student. The student should be proactive in insuring that the process works to their benefit. If mentoring does not appear to be developing after a mentor has been assigned, the mentor should contact the person named as the mentor first, and the Mentor Program Coordinator second and as a last resort the UNF contact. Everyone is busy.
Oversights do occur.
Richard DeVore Sr. You may also place your application in the IEEE mailbox in the EE office. Provide non-tutoring support to assigned UNF student when requested. Assist student in ethics and professionalism indoctrination. Try as much as possible to maintain contact and appointments, and explain why an appointment was canceled or postponed.