Who can initiate new members into DKE?

Initiation of new members into Delta Kappa Epsilon is a significant process key to the fraternity's traditions and values. Initiated brothers of the chapter are vested with the authority to initiate new members because it ensures that the values, beliefs, and principles of the fraternity are upheld.

Having only initiated brothers handle the initiation process fosters a sense of accountability and continuity within the chapter. This practice ensures that the core tenets of DKE are effectively communicated and instilled in new members by those who have already committed to the fraternity's ideals. The involvement of initiated brothers also allows for mentorship, as they can pass down knowledge and experiences that shape a new member’s understanding of the fraternity's culture.

Other options, while they have validity in different contexts, do not align with the tradition of initiations. For example, alumni members and faculty or advisors may have roles in guiding or mentoring but are not typically involved in the initiation process itself, as the act of initiation is meant to be conducted by those currently active in the fraternity. Allowing any member of a fraternity to initiate new members could dilute the specific values and practices that DKE aims to preserve, making it crucial to limit this responsibility to confirmed initiated brothers of the chapter.