Choosing to join a fraternity is a decision of importance. With all the fraternities available on college and university campuses today, finding the one that fits your personality and goals is essential. Then, to make a good decision, you will need to consider the facts.

Fraternities produce leaders ... scholars ... graduates ... men of commitment.

Here are five solid facts about membership in Tau Kappa Epsilon.

Leadership opportunities abound during your college years. TKE enables and encourages your leadership in campus and chapter activities, in addition to those in the community. These activities are often service, social, or sports oriented. Each year, TKE chapters raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity ... and commit to tens of thousands of hours in community service work.

Studies show that 76% of our nation's U.S. Senators, 85% of key executives, and 71% of the men listed in "Who's Who in America" are fraternity men.

Approaching academics with discipline is a principle upheld by TKE men. A strong academic record not only prepares you for success after you get your degree, it represents your strength of mind and character to the world.

All college fraternities stress the importance of academic achievement. A successful college experience is the basis of the Greek system.

TKE is a popular fraternity. In general, the fraternity system is continuing a pattern of steady growth that began after World War II. Since 1941, the total number of chapters on college campuses has increased every year without exception.

Today, there are more than 5,000 chapters of national-international fraternities at more than 700 institutions of higher learning.

TKE develops well-rounded men. They are men committed to brotherhood, community service, scholarship, and leadership. They are prepared to exemplify these charactersistics for the rest of their lives.

According to a nationwide study of fraternity and sorority members, by belonging to a fraternity your chances or graduating are greater by up to 10 percent.

TKE men know that their commitment to the fraternity requires effort and discipline, as well as the funds to support the services the fraternity provides to its members and the community.

A U.S. Deparment of Education report shows that less than 1.5 percent of the average college man's expenses goes for fraternity dues. Room and board charged by fraternity chapter houses is usually comperable and often lower, than college or university housing.