CBA Student Organizations
Alpha Kappa Psi
http://bus.utk.edu/akpsi/
for information, e-mail akpsi@tennessee.edu
Fred A. Pierce III (Advisor)—fpierce@tennessee.edu
or 974-2341
As a professional business fraternity, the mission of Alpha Kappa
Psi is developing well-trained, ethical, skilled, resourceful,
and experienced business leaders.” The men and women of
Alpha Kappa Psi refl ect the world’s diversity and are united by
a common interest in business and other related fi elds. 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.
American Marketing Association Student Chapter (AMA)
http://web.utk.edu/~ama/
for information, e-mail ama@tennessee.edu
Mark Collins (Advisor)—markcollins@tennessee.edu
or 974-9623
The collegiate chapter of the AMA is dedicated to promoting
a professional environment. Members are challenged and
encouraged to gain experience not only in marketing, but in
all realms of business, thus promoting the future success of
marketing and business while striving to satisfy the needs of
AMA members, the College of Business Administration, the local
community, and the Knoxville professional chapter of AMA.
AMA can provide professional growth opportunities through
networking lunches, speaker meetings and seminars, business
etiquette dinners, and job search support.
Beta Alpha Psi
http://web.utk.edu/~betaalph/
Jack Kiger (Advisor)—jkiger@tennessee.edu
Karyn Valades (Advisor)—kvalades@tennessee.edu
Beta Alpha Psi is the international organization for business
information professionals with chapters at over 250 universities.
Open to accounting and fi nance majors, membership in Beta
Alpha Psi indicates high academic and professional standards
and is highly regarded by accounting firms and corporations.
Chapter members and pledges are required by national bylaws to
participate in service activities and professional activities during
the academic year. Weekly meetings feature current topics in the profession and
provide a venue for significant student/professional interaction.
Beta Alpha Psi members and pledges volunteer a significant
amount of time serving the campus and the community. A 3.25
overall GPA and 3.25 GPA in the major is required to pledge as associate member in the sophomore year and as member in the
senior year.
Beta Gamma Sigma
http://www.betagammasigma.org
Randal Pierce (Advisor)—rpierce@tennessee.edu
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 offered admission, students must
rank in the upper 10 percent of their senior class and the highest 7
percent of their second-semester-junior class.
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals,
University of Tennessee Chapter
Wendy Tate (Advisor)—wendy.tate@tennessee.edu
Dan Fischer (President)—dfischer@tennessee.edu
The mission of the Council of Supply Chain Management
Professionals is to: 1) educate all students about the exciting and
rewarding career opportunities in supply chain management
on a global basis, 2) provide a link between recruiters who wish
to speak to Logistics majors and those students who desire
an internship, a co-op, or a full-time position, 3) promote the
University of Tennessee and its students to industry, 4) establish
networking opportunities between students that will last over
their business careers, and 5) provide a professional setting where
professors, instructors, students, and members of industry may
interact to facilitate supply chain management knowledge and
research around the world.
Dean’s Student Advisory Council (DSAC)
Fred A. Pierce III (Advisor)—fpierce@tennessee.edu
or 974-2341
The mission of DSAC is to: 1) advise and inform the deans and
faculty of the College of Business Administration on issues and
their impact on business students, 2) to enhance communication
and cooperation between the students and the deans of the
college, and 3) to communicate activities and interests of business
students and business organizations to the entire university
community. Students are nominated each spring by their major
department.
Delta Sigma Pi
http://web.utk.edu/~deltasig/
Kenneth Baker (Advisor)—kbaker5@tennessee.edu
Delta Sigma Pi is a Professional Business Fraternity that was
founded in 1907. The Alpha Zeta Chapter was founded in
1924 and is the oldest business fraternity on the University
of Tennessee 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 experiences and opportunities outside the classroom. For
example, professional speakers from well-known corporations
speak to the brotherhood. Many of the corporations return to
recruit directly from Delta Sigma Pi members.
Economics Club
http://econ.bus.utk.edu/econclub.html
Kenneth Baker (Advisor)—kbaker5@tennessee.edu
or 974-0468
Todd Skelton (President)—tskelton@tennessee.edu
The Economics Club is a resource for students interested in the field of economics. The club meets regularly to discuss economic issues, host speakers, engage in community service, and provide review sessions for Economics 201 students. The club also travels to Washington, D.C. each year to meet with policy makers and private firms. Any student is welcome and encouraged to join.
Executive Undergraduate Program
The mission of the Executive Undergraduate Program is to
promote the College of Business Administration by showcasing
its top students through active campus participation, civic and
community involvement, and case competitions at the local,
regional, and national levels. The program’s purpose is to intensify
undergraduate development and provide practical leadership
experience.
Executive Undergraduates is an academic and leadership
organization with a constitution and by-laws. Members meet with
executives who present small group workshops and luncheons
as well as share experiences with students who have similar goals
and interests. The Executive Undergraduate Program is open
by invitation to College of Business Administration scholarship
recipients, as well as to second-, third-, and fourth-year students
who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher, or who obtain a GPA of 3.50 or higher two consecutive semesters any time during
the student’s tenure at the University of Tennessee in the College
of Business Administration.
Financial Management Association (FMA)
http://www.bus.utk.edu/finance/fma/index.htm
Suzan Murphy (Advisor)—smurphy@tennessee.edu
or 974-1728
The FMA is a student-run organization that provides a forum for
the exchange of fi nancial related information, career networking
opportunities, and social activities to association members.
The objectives and goals of the FMA are to: 1) foster education
advancement in the study of fi nance, 2) encourage active
participation in fi nancial study and community relations, 3)
enhance career opportunities in the fi nancial arena, 4) expand
awareness of the association in the university and with other
university FMA organizations, 5) increase overall association
enrollment, and 6) provide content appropriate for undergraduate and graduate members.
Omicron Delta Epsilon, Beta Chapter
Kenneth Baker (Advisor)—kbaker5@tennessee.edu
or 974-0468
Danielle Haiden (President)—dhaiden@tennessee.edu
Omicron Delta Epsilon is a prestigious economics honor society that includes faculty and student members across the nation. To qualify for ODE, a student needs to have taken at least 12 hours of economics and have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Society for Human Resource Management
http://bus.utk.edu/shrm
Debbie Mackey (Advisor)—dmackey@tennessee.edu
or 974-7014
The University of Tennessee Society for Human Resource
Management (UT-SHRM) is the collegiate division of human resource professionals. UT-SHRM promotes knowledge, skills,
and the practice of human resource management. The collegiate
division works with professionals to advance the promotion
of human resource careers and information. The student
organization is open to any interested College of Business
Administration student.
Stats Club
Frank Guess (Advisor)—fguess@tennessee.edu
or 974-1637
The Stats Club is intended to give majors, minors, and anyone
interested in statistics exposure to the use of statistics in industry
and government by former graduate and undergraduate students
at the University of Tennessee. Companies and governmental
agencies also give presentations and make contacts through
various Stats Club functions for internships and jobs. One of the
greatest benefi ts is experiencing the value of communication
skills, both verbal and written, in the statistics field.
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
http://www.utksife.com
for information, e-mail sife@tennessee.edu
Fred A. Pierce III (Advisor)—fpierce@tennessee.edu
or 974-2341
SIFE is a nonprofi t organization that gives students the tools
to learn the free enterprise system in real working situations.
SIFE challenges students on more than 700 college campuses
worldwide to take what they are learning in the classroom
and apply their knowledge toward the betterment of their
communities. SIFE teams establish a variety of community
outreach programs that teach the concepts of free enterprise,
including budgeting, accounting, and supply and demand. They
help budding entrepreneurs get their plans off the ground and
mentor at-risk students, inspiring them to reach for their dreams.
Potential members must be currently pursuing a College of
Business Administration major or minor and be willing to attend
weekly meetings and help with projects outside of the meeting
times. SIFE accepts any students (including first-year students)
who meet the above criteria and are willing to commit the
indicated time to the organization.
