Accountability
A brother sees another member doing something that clearly violates chapter expectations. What is the worst thing he can do?
Ignore it and assume someone else will handle it.
A brother is clearly too intoxicated at an event. What is the priority?
His safety and the safety of everyone around him.
True or False: A private Snapchat story can never affect the fraternity's reputation.
False.
A brother seems unusually upset and isolates himself during an event. What is a good first step?
Check on him privately and ask if he is okay.
You notice a brother starting to get way too drunk at a social. What do you do?
Check on him early, slow things down, get him water/food if appropriate, and make sure someone stays with him.
True or False: Holding a brother accountable means you are being a bad friend.
False. Accountability is part of looking out for each other.
Someone who has been drinking heavily says they are fine to drive. What should you do?
Prevent them from driving and arrange safe transportation.
Before posting something involving the fraternity, what is one question you should ask yourself?
Examples: “Would I be okay with the university, my family, an employer, or nationals seeing this?”
A brother makes a disrespectful comment toward another member. Should you ignore it because “they're just joking”?
No. If it crosses a line, address it.
A brother starts yelling at another organization at a public event while wearing fraternity letters. What do you do?
Remove him from the situation, calm things down, and address his behavior afterward.
A brother breaks a chapter rule but says, “Everyone else does it.” Why is this not a valid excuse?
Brothers are responsible for their own actions regardless of what others are doing.
At a social event, someone you do not recognize enters and claims they “know one of the brothers.” What should happen?
Verify who they are and follow the chapter/event guest policy.
A brother posts a photo from a fraternity event that seems harmless, but alcohol, letters, and guests are clearly visible. What should he consider before leaving it up?
Whether the post could negatively affect members, guests, the chapter, or the fraternity’s reputation.
Two brothers have an ongoing disagreement that is beginning to affect the rest of the chapter. What should they do?
Have a calm conversation, potentially with a neutral brother or exec helping mediate.
Someone begins recording a brother who is extremely intoxicated because they think it is funny. What do you do?
Stop the recording if possible, prioritize the member's safety, and avoid turning the situation into entertainment.
What is generally more effective: addressing bad behavior immediately or waiting until it becomes a major problem?
Addressing it early.
Two people at an event begin arguing aggressively. What is the best immediate response?
De-escalate, separate them if safe to do so, and get appropriate help before it becomes physical.
Why can one member's behavior affect the entire chapter's reputation?
People often associate an individual's actions with the organization they represent.
What is the difference between supporting a brother and enabling him?
Supporting helps him make better decisions; enabling protects him from consequences or allows harmful behavior to continue.
At an event, one brother keeps pressuring another person to drink after they have already said no. What do you do?
Step in, stop the pressure, and make it clear that the person’s decision needs to be respected.
Name three things good accountability should include.
Examples: communication, fairness, consistency, consequences, education, respect, and follow-up.
Why should risk management be everyone's responsibility instead of only one person?
One person cannot see or control everything; every member contributes to creating a safe environment.
Name three groups that could potentially see something posted online about the chapter.
Examples: university officials, alumni, nationals, parents, potential employers, other organizations, potential new members, or the general public.
A close friend in the fraternity violates an important rule. Why can holding him accountable actually strengthen brotherhood?
It demonstrates that members care about each other's growth and hold everyone to the same standards.
You are at an event and see something happening that you think could seriously harm someone or the chapter. You're not an exec. What should you do?
Intervene when safe, alert the appropriate people, and prioritize safety rather than assuming someone else will handle it.