Here was the Final Question from our 1/31/13 #SAChat on Setting Boundaries shared by @JacobHelmeczi:

We asked Jason to respond to his own question:

I say either when the student has graduated and you both want to stay in touch or a change of position, depending on the change. I think if you get too close while still supervising you run the risk of others thinking your playing favorites, or the student begins asking or expecting more from the connection. I’ve had colleagues called at 3am by students needing rides from a party, or asking to get them out of trouble, and that is a dangerous place to be.

And here is what our #SAChat community had to say:

From Facebook:

“But I think there are occasions to relax a little, the end of the year as an example. As long as all the students you work with are invited to participate then it’s acceptable.” – Stacy Ploskonka

From our friends on Twitter:

@jacobhelmeczi @the_sa_blog sharing interests; crafts, movies, pets. Boundaries for me tumble quickly; I’m usually more open than I realize

— MSalvagno (@M_Salvagno) February 2, 2013

@the_sa_blog when I’m no longer their direct supervisor.

— Amanda Murphy (@Murphtacular) February 1, 2013

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@the_sa_blog @jacobhelmeczi often as soon as the 2nd or 3rd interaction. Easy for me to connect because I’m the same generation

— MSalvagno (@M_Salvagno) February 1, 2013

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@the_sa_blog @jacobhelmeczi Once you have a grasp on their maturity and can establish a relationship founded on mutual respect.

— Brianne McDonough (@briannemcd) February 1, 2013

@the_sa_blog I don’t think there’s a point. I think it depends on the person’s comfort level.

— Mike Rokicki (@ResLifeisMyLife) February 1, 2013

.@the_sa_blog When they do quality work w/ minimal guidance, when I begin to see them more as my ally/partner than my project. #sachat

— Melissa Rocco (@MelRoc7) February 1, 2013

What would you add to the conversation? Let us know in the comments!