Office of Access & Community Connections
Student Experience
The Office of Access and Community Connections (OACC) is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, welcoming educational environment for all Haslam College of Business students. Through academic resources, online resources and student organizations, we work to create ensure an equitable college experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Academic Resources
The Multicultural Mentoring Program (MMP), Office of Multicultural Student Life, Student Success Center and UT Lead Program and Summer Lead Institute (SLI) make up our academic resources offerings.
Online Resources
Haslam and UT offer a wide variety diversity, equity and inclusion online resources for students.
Student Organizations
The OACC offers two student organization: The Diverse Organization of Business Students (DOBS) and NABA Incorporated.
Academic
Resources
Multicultural Mentoring Program (MMP)
The Multicultural Mentoring Program provides personal support, assistance, social guidance and campus survival skills to first-year students of color by connecting them with upper-class students. For more information, contact the office of Multicultural Student Life: mmp@utk.edu or call (865) 974-6861.
Office of Multicultural Student Life
The Academic Support Unit in the Office of Multicultural Student Life helps undergraduate students progress towards graduation. This unit offers several important programs, including:
- Free tutoring services
- Finals and exam prepartion
- Book loan program
For more information about these services, contact Jenny Wirth, Coordinator for Academic Support, Office of Multicultural Student Life – asu@utk.edu
The Student Success Center
The Student Success Center offers academic coaching, supplemental instruction and tutoring for students. For more information about these services, contact: studentsuccess@utk.edu, (865) 974-6641.
UT Lead Program and Summer Lead Institute (SLI)
Developed by the Student Success Center, these programs are designed to give at-risk incoming freshman a head start on college by admitting them for the Summer Lead Institute (SLI) and providing intensive advising and academic support. The Haslam College of Business coordinates pre-advising for the students who have indicated a desire to study business. We also provide workshops, open houses and business basics seminars to connect the students with their advisors early on and to begin to develop a kinship within the college community.
Cultural Competency Course
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The Haslam Office of International Programs and Partnerships offers a virtual competency course for those interested in expanding their international and intercultural skillset and becoming more competent in a global business environment.
Office of Access & Community Connections
Student Organizations
The OACC’s student organizations foster connection, learning and growth in social, academic environments.
Diverse Organization of
Business students (DOBS)
OBS provides empowerment, networking, awareness and community events to students of diverse populations. Membership is open to all students.
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NABA Incorporated
The NABA Incorporated chapter at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is an award-winning organization for business students. As a student chapter, we aim to promote and develop the professional skills of our members by enhancing opportunities in accounting, finance and other business-related professions.
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Women of color
Haslam Women of Color seeks to promote a diverse space for students and women in business who are looking to boost their business knowledge through networking, campus events, and workshops across the campus of The University of Tennessee.
