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History

Golden Key was founded on November 29, 1977, by a group of highly motivated undergraduate students at Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia. 

The Society began its Canadian chapter development in 1997 and since then Golden Key has established itself as a positive force in higher education all across the world. There are currently more than 300 chapters overall within the following countries: Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa and United States.

Vision

Golden Key's vision is a global community of academic achievers.

Mission

Golden Key strives to build global communities of academic achievers by providing opportunities for individual growth through leadership, career development, networking and service. 

Core Values

Golden Key is committed to the highest standards of integrity. The Society has a responsibility to Golden Key members served across the globe, and focuses all efforts on delivering value to those members in an honest, sincere and ethical manner. 

Golden Key believes in a community built on mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork - rewarding individual accomplishment dedicated toward a common vision and treating others as we would have them treat us. As a global organization, Golden Key values diversity and respects differences among every member. The Society's strength lies in its inclusiveness and its ability to collaborate and learn from each other.

Golden Key believes in setting the standard for excellence among honor societies by continually exploring new possibilities. This focus on innovation will define the meaning and character of honor societies of the future. 

For more information, visit the International Golden Key Headquarters homepage at http://www.goldenkey.org