Meet Dominic Mendlik, a senior at Texas Christian University (TCU) from Valley, Nebraska. As a double major in Economics and Political Science and a member of Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI), Dominic embodies the spirit of student leadership and academic excellence. At just 21, he’s already achieved remarkable things on campus, most notably serving as Student Body President. Dominic’s involvement goes beyond his fraternity and SGA, with memberships in the moot court team, the Order of Omega, Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish honors society), and Phi Beta Kappa.
Dominic’s campaign for student government was greatly bolstered by his fraternity brothers, whose support was invaluable in reaching the university’s vast student body. “Serving in student body office is a big deal here,” Dominic reflects, noting TCU’s high election turnout rates. “You need to mobilize thousands of voters to win an election, and that’s something you can’t do alone.” His FIJI brothers provided him with a network of assistance, helping with campaign efforts, from putting up yard signs to reaching out to student organizations. Dominic emphasizes the critical role they played: “You couldn’t walk anywhere on campus without seeing one of my brothers with a pin on his backpack. I couldn’t have won without their assistance, and I’m incredibly grateful for their support.”
In his fraternity roles, including his current position as Academic and Scholarship Chair and his former role as Recording Secretary, Dominic has honed his leadership skills. His experience in FIJI has taught him the importance of leading with empathy and integrity while balancing time and responsibilities. “It’s challenging to be a full-time involved student and a Greek leader,” he explains. Through these roles, he’s learned valuable lessons about servant leadership, always being the first to take on tasks and responsibilities.
Dominic’s leadership in SGA has yielded significant impacts on campus. He advocated for extending the Pass/No Credit grading deadline, giving students more time to make academic decisions, and successfully pushed for a policy to prevent coursework deadlines during university breaks to support student mental health. His dedication to enhancing campus life extends to reviving TCU’s Homecoming traditions and programming, showing his commitment to creating a memorable and meaningful college experience for his peers.
As he prepares for graduation in 2025, Dominic’s sights are set on law school, driven by a passion for learning and a readiness to tackle new challenges. Though he’ll soon leave TCU, his impact will remain, and he’s already looking forward to staying involved with his alma mater and his fraternity. Dominic’s journey reflects the strength of fraternity support, the impact of dedicated leadership, and a future shaped by commitment and integrity.
