The Terry College of Business believes diversity and inclusion strengthen our community. Below is a summary of our commitment to advance diversity and inclusion as well as a selection of current related programs and actions. We invite your feedback to enhance our efforts.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Promote Respect
We commit to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment while promoting dignity and respect.
Programming
- Terry Student Diversity Advocacy Council
- Multicultural Business Students Association
- Terry Business Case Extravaganza
- Diversity Block Party
- NAAIA National Talent Development Competition (Risk Management)
- Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA)
- Faculty and Staff Diversity Advisory Board
- Terry Trailblazers
- Terry Women’s Initiative
Partnerships
- National Black MBA Association
- NBMBAA Case Competition and Atlanta Scholarship Fund
- Prospanica
Student Organizations
- Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting
- Black Business Student Association
- Gamma Iota Sigma D&I Chair
- Georgia Blacks in Business Student Association
- Graduate Women in Business Association
- Minorities in Technology
- Multicultural Business Students Association
- National African American Insurance Association
- National Association of Black Accountants
- Pride @ Terry
- Women in Business
- Women in Economics
- Women in Finance
- Women in Technology
Programming
- Accelerated Business Program
- INTERACT Workshops
- PhD Project
- Eli Lilly Scholarships
- Georgia Daze
- Need-Based Scholarships
We commit to prepare students to serve and lead in global and diverse businesses and communities.
Programming
- Beckham Workforce Diversity Certificate
- Diversity and Inclusion Lecture Series
- International Business Week
- Passport Terry
- MBA Social Innovation Focus
- Study Away Programs
- Undergraduate International Internships
- Winning Edge Leadership Academy
- Global Leadership, BUSN 4650
- Multicultural Marketing, MARK 4550
We commit to serve our local community to build a better tomorrow. Each year Terry students, faculty, and staff invest their time, talents, and resources to benefit the underserved in Athens through community service, consulting projects, and financial support.
Recent organizations and programs
- Athens Area Diaper Bank
- Athens Area Homeless Shelter
- B Collaborative Projects and the B Impact Assessment
- Books for Keeps
- Boys & Girls Club of Athens
- Clarke County Mentor Program
- Data for Good
- Jeannette Rankin Foundation
- Leadership Scholars Service-Learning Project
- MBA Service-Learning Project Course
- The Sparrow’s Nest
- Thomas Lay After-School Program
Office of Diversity Relations Offerings
Terry Student Diversity Advocacy Council
The Terry Student Diversity Advocacy Council (TSDAC) aims to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment at Terry by promoting understanding and accountability. Through hands-on initiatives and events, TSDAC highlights the power of diversity as a tool to build relationships and enhance team performance.
Faculty and Staff Diversity Advisory Board
This group provides direct input to the Dean and Office of Diversity Relations on the vision formation for the college’s diversity and inclusion strategy. The group plans, supports and hosts events highlighting various topics relating to diversity and inclusion.
INTERACT at Terry
INTERACT is a diversity and leadership workshop explaining the six dimensions of diversity, exploring how bias works and providing a strong foundation to lead diverse groups. Participants engage in interactive exercises throughout the workshop. Email rgroomes@uga.edu for available dates and instructions to register.
Workforce Diversity Certificate
Through a series of diversity lectures, this certificate equips students with a better cross-cultural understanding of their work environment and gives them a competitive advantage in their job search.
Accelerated Business Program
The Accelerated Business Program is a competitive, pre-collegiate program designed to introduce juniors and seniors to various fields of business.
MBA Programs
Learn more about how Terry’s commitment to diversity and inclusion impacts our MBA.
Terry Business Case Extravaganza
Coordinated by the Multicultural Business Students Association (MBSA), the Terry Business Case Extravaganza provides a fun and interactive event designed for busy students who seek to sharpen their business skills. There is no pre-case preparation — just sign up, show up and skill up! Enjoy free food, networking with top companies, and a chance to win prizes. Build business skills with fun activities that feel like team-building exercises!
Contacts
- Associate Dean for Diversity, International and Master’s Programs, Office of the Dean
- Director, Full-Time MBA, Master of Science in Business Analytics
- Dr. Harold A. Black Distinguished Professor and Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor, Department of Economics
- Student Success Coordinator, Undergraduate Student Services