Community outreach
Partnership & Programs
We have several partnerships with area organizations that improve education outcomes, enable growth and engage various community members.
EDUCATION COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAM
ECAP
The OACC partners with community partners, youth serving organizations, and campus partners to sponsor the Early College Awareness Program (ECAP). The program provides middle school students and their parents with information about college education via workshops and interactive exercises for students and a question-and-answer session for parents hosted by the Office of Access and Community Connections and Haslam College of Business academic departments.
EVENT
INCLUSION & ENGAGEMENT SUMMIT
The Inclusion and Engagement Summit, sponsored by the Haslam College of Business and its Office of Access and Community Connections, is open to all Haslam administrators, faculty, staff and students. This event provides opportunities for attendees to engage in meaningful conversations and learn how to define pathways toward inclusive and collaborative leadership.
PARTNER WITH KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION
THE 865 ACADEMIES
The Haslam College of Business, Office of Access and Community Connections has partnered with the 865 Academies to provide campus visit and educational sessions pertaining to prospective students with interest in attending the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and Haslam College of Business. The 865 Academies require dedicated partner engagement with organizations and industry partners to make a long-lasting impact on Knox County Schools’ students.
Knoxville Knox Sporting Authority
Internship Program
This annual partnership provides students with opportunities to intern for companies and organizations affiliated with the Covenant Health Park. The Knoxville-Knox County Sports Authority Internship Program aims to expose students to leadership roles in fields related to the construction and operations of the multi-use stadium, fostering direct experience in various industries.
SCHOOL
PARTNERSHIPS
The OACC at the Haslam College of Business partners with several schools around Tennessee.
The OACC at Haslam College highly values establishing strong partnerships with Tennessee high schools, as we believe these collaborations are essential in cultivating a pipeline of diverse and talented students. By engaging with high school students, we can provide them with early exposure to higher education, introduce them to the array of opportunities available at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and offer mentorship and resources to help them navigate their academic journey. These partnerships also allow us to foster a college-going culture, particularly in communities, ensuring students from all backgrounds feel empowered and prepared to pursue higher education.
Partnership Schools Include
- Austin East HS – Knoxville
Business and Finance - Memphis Business Academy – Memphis
Business Management - Whitehaven HS – Memphis
Banking and Finance - Antioch HS – Nashville
Accounting, Banking & Finance, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Business - Cane Ridge HS – Nashville
Healthcare Business - Collierville High School – Collierville
Business Management - Chattanooga Preparatory School – Chattanooga
Business Education - Fulton HS – Knoxville
Business Education - Glencliff HS – Nashville
Entrepreneurship
- Hillsboro HS – Nashville
Global Marketing & Logistics, Business Leadership - Hunter’s Lane HS – Nashville
Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Communication - Maplewood HS – Nashville
Entrepreneurship - McGavock HS – Nashville
Banking and Finance, Entrepreneurship - Overton HS – Nashville
Event Marketing - Pear-Cohn HS – Nashville
Sports and Entertainment Management - MNPS Virtual School- Nashville
Business Management, Marketing Communication - Whites Creek HS – Nashville
Entrepreneurship