The Rho Zeta Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon has existed at Montclair State University for over 15 years. We have seen the good times, and the bad times. But now could not be a more ideal time to join an International Organization with over 230,000 members worldwide. That's right, 230,000! There are many benefits to belonging to a national fraternity. First off, in New Jersey alone there are 13 TKE chapters. What does this mean? Basically as a TKE member you are openly welcomed and accepted at any other chapter throughout the United States and even Canada. Did you know that Ronald Reagan is a TKE, as well as Phil Simms and Les Paul. Rho Zeta Tekes strive to be the best in everything. Give yourself the opportunity to become the best you can in life...
RUSH TKE!
Why should I join a fraternity?
elonging to a fraternity offers many advantages. We realize that your first purpose for coming to college is to obtain an education. We also realize that a college education encompasses more than academics and that the ability to deal and live with people is a demand that will be made on you for the rest of your life. As a well rounded man you must merge a solid academic background with intellectual and social maturity, and with confidence in yourself to deal with the problems that will face you in later years. TKE is the most unique fraternity at Montclair State University in that we provide an environment that will encourage you to strive for academic excellence, while at the same time discovering new social horizons in a variety of campus settings. Our fraternity is involved in enhancing scholastic achievement, hosting social events, developing men into tomorrow's leaders, participating in sporting events, and much more. A fraternity gets you involved, which helps you to develop different skills. It also allows you to develop contacts with other students, and a variety of alumni involved in all areas of the business world. People join organizations for different reasons. Most of our members joined Tau Kappa Epsilon because they enjoyed the events, liked the people they met, and felt that our chapter had the best to offer them at Montclair State University. You will also become part of a larger network of over 300 chapters and 200,000 members across North America.
What makes TKE different from other fraternities?
Since our founding in 1899, Tau Kappa Epsilon has always seen itself as different from other social fraternities. This perception has led TKE to become the world's largest international fraternity. Our founders felt that fraternities had degenerated from institutions of scholarly attainment to mere social clubs. Our founders started an organization "whose avowed purpose was to aid college men in mental, moral, and social development," and that is a mission we have not strayed from. Our mission is no different than it was in 1899 and the challenge is no less intimidating. Building better men is what TKE has always been about. For nearly 100 years, Tau Kappa Epsilon has been building better men. Taking young men and building them into young leaders. Leaders who are prepared to face the world complete with a set of values and beliefs that add a distinctive advantage to a man's efforts throughout his life. We have always based our membership "not for wealth, rank, or honor, but for personal worth and character." One only needs to read The Declaration of Principles to understand what Tau Kappa Epsilon stands for.
How long will I be a pledge?
The word "pledge" and all the unflattering remarks which accompany it does not exist within Tau Kappa Epsilon. The new member education program is based on a "no pledgeship and no hazing" commitment. Every fraternity will claim that they do not haze, but TKE was the first fraternity to implement a new member program that replaces senseless tasks with educational and inspirational programming. The Apollo Program is the name of Tau Kappa Epsilon's new member system. It is a six week program which teaches new members about the history of the Greek system, the history of TKE, the history of Rho Zeta Chapter, and how they fit into this system. It allows young men to become young leaders through motivational and instructional programs and activities. The Apollo Program gets you on your way to success and facets of it will continue with you for the rest of your life.
All you guys do is party...
Because Tau Kappa Epsilon is a "social" fraternity many people have taken that to mean simply "partying." Part of becoming a socially mature adult involves interaction with those around you, and TKE holds several social events throughout the course of the school year to aid in that development. You don't have to belong to a fraternity to party, but the risk you take by mixing people in unfamiliar and uncontrolled environments can be costly. The rumors that you have heard or clips from Animal House simply do not exist within our chapter. We follow specific Risk Management guidelines which are designed to allow everyone to have fun, but without any unfortunate side effects. TKE has created a social fraternity that defines "social" not simply as parties and celebration, but rather one in which celebrations and parties are the rewards for our successes. We hold several dances and formal events which have taken Teke's and their dates from riverboat cruises to roaring bonfires. Each social event we hold optimizes enjoyment and reduces risk.
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