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Organization Purpose

With almost 30 years of rich tradition, Golden Key remains committed to scholarship, career development, leadership and service.  Our mission defines who we are; our core values provide us guidance in executing our activities; and our history reminds us that more than one million members are counting on us to shape the future through our strategic planning process.

Our Mission

To enable members to realize their potential by connecting individual achievement with service and lifelong opportunity.
 
Vision 2011
 
Golden Key is the world's premier honor society. We recognize academic excellence and provide tangible value to our student members, advisors, recent alumni and partners while positively impacting their lives and society.
 
Values
 

Integrity

Unity of effort within and across the entire Golden Key ecosystem; all efforts focused on our members honesty, transparency, sincerity and accountability in all that we do conforming and committing to the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

 

Collaboration

Working together towards a common vision, allowing each member a voice to include diverse thought, value and ability to learn from each other.

 

Innovation

Opening new possibilities and methodologies, and setting the standards for excellence while defining the meaning and character of the honor society of the future. 

 

Respect

Treating each other with fairness, dignity and compassion, to build trust through open and honest communications, and concern for each person’s individuality and importance.

 

Diversity

We seek to create an environment where differences are valued and reflected in the way we conduct all our activities and programs through creativity and empowerment. 

 

Excellence

Being the most competent and the finest in everything we do with continual improvement and recognition with professional growth as continued excellence.  We take the best and make them better!

 

Engagement

Learning by doing and becoming involved, with our actions speaking louder than our words and taking advantage of opportunities to live our values and make a difference in our communities, country and world.  

 

Strategic Objectives (2006 - 2011)
Grow the Golden Key Community
Maximize value to student members, advisors, recent alumni and partners
Build internal capacity to deliver quality and value consistently

Make a difference in society through education-related service

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