Welcome to Tau Kappa Epsilon, the worlds largest fraternity. The beta-omega chapter of Missouri State University was reestablished in 2008 and currently has 30 members. It is the largest growing fraternity on campus. Below are some quick facts about TKE.
- Founded on January 10, 1899 at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois.
- 245,076 members as of April 28, 2008.
- 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.
- 27 full-time employees on the professional Fraternity Staff. Thousands volunteer as unpaid staff.
- Tau Kappa Epsilon publishes a quarterly magazine titled The Teke.