Tau Kappa Epsilon Quick Facts National Founding: January 10, 1899 at Illinois Wesleyan University, IL Local Founding: April 20, 1956; November 8, 2008 recolonized as the Epsilon Zeta Chapter Motto: “Not for wealth, rank or honor, but for personal worth and character” Philanthropic Cause: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital National Organization: www.tke.org Nickname: TKE or Teke Colors: Cherry Red and Battleship Grey Flower: The Red Carnation Symbol: The Equilateral Triangle Mascot: The Eagle

Tau Kappa Epsilon Chapter Status
2011 Overall Rating: Fundamental Chapter
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Academic Achievement: Fundamental
GPA requirement to join chapter = 2.50
Fall 2011
* All Chapter Cumulative GPA = 2.85
* All Chapter Semester GPA = 2.604
* All New Member Cumulative GPA = 3.02
* All New Member Semester GPA = 2.793
Spring 2011
* All Chapter Cumulative GPA = 2.87
* All Chapter Semester GPA = 2.72
* All New Member Cumulative GPA = 2.97
* All New Member Semester GPA = 2.93

Leadership Development: Fundamental
Recent Awards & Recognition Received = Not Provided
% of members involved in organizations outside of Chapter = 55%
% of members holding officer positions outside of Greek Life = 17.5%

Operations & Chapter Management: Fundamental
Fall 2011
* Chapter Size = 38 members
* New Member Group Size = 12 new members
Spring 2011
* Chapter Size = 39 members
* New Member Group Size = 7 new members
New Member Dues / Fees = $275 (paid first semester only)
Active Member Dues / Fees = $500 (paid each semester as a brother)

Programming: Fundamental
Fall 2011
* Programs Reported = 14
* Community Service Reported = 9 Service Projects, 188.5 Hours (avg. 4 per member)
* Monetary Donations to Charity Reported = $620
Spring 2011
* Programs Reported = 23
* Community Service Reported = 5 Service Projects, 20 Hours
* Monetary Donations to Charity Reported = $470

Risk Reduction: Fundamental
2011 Chapter Code of Conduct Violations = 0
2010 Chapter Code of Conduct Violations = 0
2009 Chapter Code of Conduct Violations = 0
2008 Chapter Code of Conduct Violations = 0

House Management: Fundamental
Fall 2011
* Occupancy = 22 of 27 beds filled in Omega House
* Chapter fire safety violations = 0
* Chapter damages assessed = $430
Spring 2011
* Occupancy = 27 of 27 beds filled in Omega House
* Chapter fire safety violations = 0
* Chapter damages assessed = $492

Tau Kappa Epsilon Contact Information
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Chapter President: Michael Husiak
Recruitment Chair: Michael Hutton
Primary Advisor: John Caemmerer
Faculty Advisor: Drew Aromando
House Manager: Christopher Kane
House Director: Shannon Corr