About Tau Kappa Epsilon
Better Men for a Better World.
TKE at a glance
To aid men in their mental, moral, and social development for life.
To create lifelong relationships that enhance education, interpersonal, community and professional success.
To contribute to the advancement of society through the personal growth of our members, and service to others.
Six focus areas
Scholarship
Serious attention to academic performance. Members commit to graduate on schedule with an above-average GPA.
Character
Principles of effective living: integrity, honesty, patience and fidelity.
Leadership
Taking an active leadership role in chapter and campus activities.
Teamwork
Building relationships, being unselfish and caring about each other.
Service
Service to campus, community and philanthropy.
Brotherhood
A family environment of lifelong friendships built on love, charity and esteem.
Speaking Teke
TKE vs. Teke
TKE is the organization. A member is a Teke, never "Teek."
Frater
Means "brother." It's how Tekes address each other.
"I am a Teke"
Never "I was a Teke." Membership is for life.
Mission vs. tagline
"Better Men for a Better World" is the tagline. The mission is "to aid men in their mental, moral and social development for life."
Headquarters, not "Nationals"
TKE is international. Say International Headquarters, HQ, or the Offices of the Grand Chapter.
Coat of Arms, not crest
Only the 1926 standard Coat of Arms should be used, and only members may wear it. Anyone may wear the letters.
Founders' Day
Plural possessive, because there were five Founders.
St. Jude
Never "St. Jude's."