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Impact Summary Building Excellence Through Inclusion

Haslam’s Office of Access and Community Connections is a leader in fostering inclusion and creating opportunities for growth. With the continued support of our campus, community and corporate partners, we facilitate the personal and professional development of our students, faculty, staff and community members.

A LETTER

FROM THE DIRECTOR

The Office of Access and Community Connections is excited about our continued efforts of building a welcoming and inclusive environment for our faculty, staff and students. With the continued support of our campus, community and corporate partners, we provide opportunities directed towards the personal and professional development of our students.

Our primary focus is placed on the recruitment, retention, education and placement of diverse student populations pursuing business degrees at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. We are delighted to have access to resources that provide scholarships, internships and academic support services for Haslam College of Business students.

With a concentration placed on recruiting talented and diverse students, the OACC offers pre-collegiate programs geared towards college readiness and access to developmental programming for prospective students interested in business related fields of study.

Clarence Vaughn
Clarence Vaughn and Steve Mangum at a speaking event

We are committed to ensuring that a significant focus is placed on diversity, equity and inclusion throughout Haslam. The OACC works alongside our college and departmental leadership to provide an equitable and inclusive experience for students, faculty and staff. In addition, we provide training and educational programming that enlighten and enhance our faculty and staff members knowledge of diversity and inclusion practices.

Clarence L. Vaughn III
Director, Office of Access and Community Connections

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ENROLLMENT IMPACT

Prospective High School Students

Retention & Recruitment

TakeOff program students
Diversity Advancement Program students
BETS program students
Women in Business summit attendees
Inclusion and Engagement Summit event
High School & Community Outreach event

OFFICE OF ACCESS & COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

AWARDS

Lauren Cunningham

2023 Haslam Diversity and Inclusion Award Recipient Lauren Cunningham

 Amelia Hart

2024 Inaugural Inclusive Leadership Award Recipient Amelia Hart