By getting involved in TKE, you can develop skills that will prepare you to take your place as a future leader. Above all else, Tau Kappa Epsilon is a fraternity committed to excellence.
A cornerstone of a solid future is the ability to follow, listen, and lead. Leadership is usually the quality one thinks is most important however the other two are just as equally important. A leader is not only someone who can help captain a ship but also someone who can listen to their crew and utilize its feedback to make an educated and experienced decision.
Our Founders believed in an entity that would value all equally, leave a mark on the world, and instill dedication to its members for life. These principles hold true when interacting, socializing, and collaborating with new members and brothers. Tau Kappa Epsilon promotes equality not only from a diversity standpoint but also from an intellectual standpoint. Your thoughts and ideas are important to your brothers regardless of their nature and source. In this, you will also learn how to collaborate and create consensus among different ideas with a diverse brotherhood.
At Tau Kappa Epsilon your local chapter is governed by a group of your peers; Prytanis (President), Histor (Historian), and Hegeman (Educator), are just a few of the multiple roles available within this governance structure. While many times these and all other positions are held after one has established themselves within a chapter there are opportunities for any new member to take on these roles.
Strategy implementation is the process of turning plans into action to reach a desired outcome. Many yearly activities held by local chapters require planning and organization to come to fruition. Roles, responsibilities, and relationships all need to be determined. Clear goals and the delegation of work need to be realized in order to execute a plan, monitor progress and performance, and provide continued support. As an active member of Tau Kappa Epsilon, you will be part of an organization that can provide you with the necessary tools in life to comprehend the complexities of a plan of action and utilize that knowledge in your future as an alumnus.
Accountability is not simply taking the blame when something goes wrong. As part of a fraternity, you are held to a higher standard and in turn, you will need to hold your peers and pass that standard on to new incoming initiates. Many projects, business plans, activities, and events can fail if all individuals responsible aren't held accountable. According to the article linked above, accountability is not a confession. Accountability is about delivering on a commitment. It's the responsibility to an outcome, not just a set of tasks. It's taking initiative with thoughtful, strategic follow-through.
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the local governing body for National Interfraternity Conference (NIC). Any institution with two or more NIC fraternities on campus has an IFC. As a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon, you will learn how to manage associations with your local IFC and with other organizations.
As a member, you will have dozens of opportunities to take part in and attend forums, Regional Leadership Conference, Leadership Academy, and Conclave where leadership classes are always a part of the curriculum. Each of these events will not only help you grow your professional portfolio but also help you personally understand what it means to be a leader.
Leadership is a skill necessary in the pursuit of your dreams and goals. Understanding how to become a leader is not only one of the most crucial parts but also and more importantly prepares you for any future opportunities to lead.
Taking up a leading role within an organization such as Tau Kappa Epsilon will impart you with the experience and wisdom necessary to succeed in life. Any member regardless of age can take on a leadership role within The Fraternity.
"In my time as a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon, I have been able to get hands-on experience in leadership positions. Before my career within the Alpha-Alpha chapter (of TKE), ( had very little leadership experience, and now I can say that I have held multiple leadership positions and have learned to become a better man, preparing me for the future."
"TKE has taught me not only how to be a more effective leader but also how to be a more empathetic one. TKE has given me more character growth in the last two years than I have ever had in the past"
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