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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
UT oers over 500 dierent organizations for students to get involved.
Joining a student organization aords students the opportunity to build a
network and gain leadership experience. A complete listing of all student
organizations can be found on the Center for Student Engagement’s website
at go.utk.edu/volink. Below is a list of some of the ways to get involved with
business student organizations.
ALPHA KAPPA PSI
As a professional business fraternity, the mission of Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi)
is “developing well-trained, ethical, skilled, resourceful, and experienced
business leaders.” The men and women of AKPsi reflect the world’s diversity
and are united by a common interest in business and other related fields.
The organization builds a feeling of brotherhood and friendship—a support
structure that each and every member can depend on and contribute to for
the betterment of themselves and fellow members.
BETA GAMMA SIGMA
Beta Gamma Sigma is the honor society for business programs accredited
by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB
International). Membership is the highest recognition a business student
anywhere in the world can receive in an undergraduate or master’s program
at a school accredited by AACSB International. To be oered admission,
students must rank in the top 10 percent of their senior class or the top 10
percent of their second-semester-junior class.
BIG ORANGE FAMILY BUSINESS CLUB
At UTK, we are all part of the Big Orange Family! With around 90 percent of
all North American business being family owned and operated, chances are
you will experience a family business at some point in your career. Whether
you are already part of a family business, aspire to start your own, or simply
want to work work for a family-owned business, contact UT’s family business
organization where you will have the opportunity to explore the world of
family business and meet other like-minded Vols!
COLLEGIATE ENTREPRENEURS ORGANIZATION
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) is the premier entrepreneur-
ship network with chapters on university campuses across North America.
The mission of CEO is to inform, support, and inspire college students to
be entrepreneurial and seek opportunity through enterprise creation. CEO
provides student entrepreneurs with events, chapter activities, and confer-
ences to help start businesses. Members of the UT chapter visit local entre-
preneurial companies, interact with Entrepreneurs of Knoxville (EOK) and
other local organizations, and have opportunities to present their business
ideas to their peers and receive feedback.
CRYPTO ANALYTICS GROUP
Crypto Analytics Group (CAG) is a group devoted to forward thinkers and
innovatorsn interested in learning more about all things cryptocurrency,
blockchain tech, and metaverrse speculation. Zero fees and zero previous
experience needed for this group.
DELTA SIGMA PI
Delta Sigma Pi (DSP) is a professional business fraternity founded in 1907.
The Alpha Zeta Chapter was founded in 1924 and is the oldest business
fraternity on UT’s campus. The organization is open to men and women and
prides itself on promoting brotherhood, fellowship, leadership, and academic
achievements in the business community. These qualities augment UT’s
business program with opportunities outside the classroom.
DIVERSE ORGANIZATION OF BUSINESS STUDENTS
Diverse Organization of Business Students (DOBS) is open to business
students of all backgrounds, encouraging collaboration, awareness, and
inclusion. The purpose of DOBS is to provide empowerment, networking,
awareness, links to the professional and academic worlds, and community
events to students in HCB. DOBS provides resources to members through
business and professional speakers, thereby enhancing students’ knowledge
and understanding of diversity in the business world.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SOCIETY
Information Management (IM) Society is a student-driven organization for
students interested in the management of information systems. Specifically,
this organization provides a forum for both undergraduate and graduate
students to network with peers, connect with potential employers, learn
new skills, and gain leadership experience. IM Society activities include pre-
sentations by recruiters, consultants, and IM professionals to help students
prepare for, and better understand, internships and careers in information
management. IM Society membership is open to all HCB students.
LGBTQIA+ BUSINESS SCHOLARS ASSOCIATION
LGBTQIA+ Business Scholars Association is an organization dedicated to
bringing LGBTQ+ undergrad and graduate students together in a safe
and welcoming community. The group also invites companies and guest
speakers to expand the network of its members. This organization is open
to all students who support LGBTQIA+ initiatives.
SUPPLY CHAIN AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS
Supply Chain Automation & Robotics is an organization dedicated to building
scaled components of a supply chain. Members will gain experience in ro-
botics/automation, coding, applying/demonstrating supply chain principles,
collaboration, and data collection for process improvements. Examples
include robotic arms, sortation mechanisms, and measurement devices.
WOMEN OF HASLAM
The mission of Women of Haslam is to provide educational and business
networking connections that support, enrich and inspire women to develop
professionally and personally. We bring collegiate, academic and community
business women together in a variety of networking venues to strengthen
the member’s knowledge, experiences and resources. Our goal is to in-
troduce women in all professions to the applicable principles of business,
entrepreneurship, and leadership.