Vision
Tau Kappa Epsilon creates lifelong relationships that enhance educational, interpersonal, community and professional success.

Mission
Our mission is to aid men in their mental, moral, and social development for life.

Purpose
TKE contributes to the advancement of society through the personal growth of our members, and service to others.

Tau Kappa Epsilon Facts:

• Founded on January 10, 1899 at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois.
• More than 260,000 men have been initiated into the bond of Tau Kappa Epsilon. 
• Over 270 active chapters and colonies located throughout the United States and Canada.
• Governed by its Grand Chapter, which meets in biennial Conclaves to elect a Grand Council and revise or amend The Black Book (the International Constitution and Bylaws). The Grand Chapter is primarily made up of undergraduates.
• The Grand Council governs the Fraternity between Conclaves.
• 30 full-time employees on the professional Fraternity Staff. Thousands volunteer as unpaid staff.
• Tau Kappa Epsilon publishes a quarterly magazine titled The Teke.
• The Grand Council appoints Fraters to serve on a three subcommittees of the Grand Council.  they are the Judiciary, and Investment Committees, and the Grand Court.
• The Fraternity staff is supported by key volunteers who provide their time, talent and treasure throughout the TKE Nation.  They include: Grand Province Advisors, Province Advisors and other leaders.