accountability in college – Greek University

Marc Dumas: Accountability in Fraternity and Sorority Chapters

By admin on July 21, 2026

Marc Dumas is finishing up his term as National President of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity and 8 years on the Board of Directors. He was a colony and chapter founding father, President of the Greek Council, and the 1st Black President of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.

In episode 691 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what inspired Marc to become a Colony Founding Father rather than joining an established chapter, what were the biggest lessons he learned from building a fraternity culture, what he learned about leading people with very different opinions and priorities as Greek Council President, how his definition of leadership changed from his undergraduate days to now serving 8 years on the Board of Directors for Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, his advice for students from underrepresented backgrounds who may not see themselves in leadership yet, what accountability has to do with brotherhood and sisterhood, what needs to change and what should stay the same about our organizations, and the advice he would give himself as an undergraduate. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqqONcsRvA4

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Nigel Romany: The Biggest Mistake Students Make When Leading Others

By admin on January 20, 2026

Coach Nigel Romany’s journey is rooted in a lifelong passion for educating and helping others. He began his career in the banking business, where he focused on servicing and educating clients. This natural inclination led him to transition into teaching, where he found a similar fulfillment in guiding others. His coaching career began over 20 years ago when he stepped in to coach his eldest daughter’s soccer team and quickly fell in love with the sport and the coaching aspect. From soccer, he moved to basketball, where he continues to coach youth sports. He sees coaching and teaching as interconnected roles, both centered on educating others and helping them be better. Coach Romany believes that sports offer invaluable life lessons, including perseverance, hard work, and resilience.

In episode 635 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what he learned about people in banking that still shapes how he coaches and speaks, how is being different actually an advantage, how caring for his parents at the end of their life reshaped his definition of success, why is it harder for leaders and caregivers to take care of themselves, why do people often resist the acceptance phase, why he believes true success is not sexy, what does accountability look like when you don’t yet have strong mentors or role models around you, what is one practical tool students can use this week when anxiety spikes, how does teaching young people how to think—instead of what to think—build long-term resilience, and what’s the biggest mistake leaders make when motivating others. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmAAzhcRdPY