Biography:
My name is Tyler Mann and I am from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. I am 22 years old and I am seeking a bachelors degree is Business Management and Human Resources. I am currently serving in the U.S. Airforce as a munitions systems apprentice in Guam.

Nomination Statement:
All my life I have been a leader, thats why I wanted to go into business because I know I have great leadership skills. I always want to be a step ahead of everyone else and impress all those above me. I have lived a tough life with a lot of problems and I am currently about to go through a divorce. My education is all I have to look forward to as something successful in my life. Going to school has made me a better and smarter person as well as teach me to take advantages like this one to be on the council.

I would give a lot of great ideas and I communicate well with others. I want to make others come to this school, and motivate those who are enrolled to keep taking classes. I will always be at the meetings and give great ideas to help whatever issue we are having. Even before the military I was in the student council for high school, track relay team captain, and shift leader at my old job Product Action. This would be the perfect opportunity for me to show just what I can do and how I can help others.

Thank you for this opportunity.

Nominee Name: Yuka Gardaya
Nominated by: Mika Gardaya
Program: Management Studies
Site: Yokota AB, Japan

Biography:
Ms. Yuka Gardaya is currently a Air Force biomedical technician at Yokota AB, Japan and is pursuing a bachelors degree in Managment Studies.

Nomination Statement:
It is my pleasure to nominate Ms. Yuka Gardaya to the Student Advisory Council. As an active duty Air Force servicemember Ms. Gardaya exemplifies the typical UMUC student, striving to balance her career and family life while working towards her bachelors degree. She is familiar with UMUC programs having taken classes in both Europe and Asia. I believe that Yuka would be an active voice for the student body. Friendly and personable Yuka has a good rapport with her fellow students and already informally advocates for them. She is not afraid to voice her opinion to others and is very willing to work on behalf of students to enrich their educational experience. She is really motivated and proactive about education and consistently encourages others to take classes.

Biography:
Hi, my name is Bernard Mutz and I am a student at University of Maryland University College. I am originally from Chicago, Illinois and have been stationed at Misawa AB for the past year. I work in Civil Engineer Emergency Management in the United States Air Force. Prior to my assignment in Misawa I was stationed at Travis Air Force Base, California. Although I loved California, I believe that living overseas is one of the most exciting and advantageous experiences one could have. I attended Eastern Illinois University for one year prior to joining the military. I have aspirations of someday teaching high school level history, but as for now I just trying to get my studies finished while continuing to excel in my military career. I find myself getting more and more fascinated in history courses through my experiences in the military.

My family and friends have been the most influential and motivational forces in my life. I am the second oldest of nine siblings and have always been there to help them develop into the men and women they are today. I am currently engaged and will be getting married in January 2009 and could not be happier. In my leisure I enjoy watching and playing sports. I am a die-hard Chicago sports fan and truly believe life couldn’t be better than enjoying watching a White Sox or Bears game. I still continue to play softball and basketball here at Misawa and hope to someday coach high school baseball. After looking at many different universities and colleges, I am delighted that University of Maryland University College provides the military and our families with all of the benefits and tools they do to help us all achieve our aspirations and goals.

Nomination Statement:
I believe that I would be a great asset to the Student Advisory Council and UMUC because I am an extremely motivated and reliable student. I am very passionate about education and strive to push the importance of continued education every chance I get. I am very receptive and confident that I would be a dignified member of the Asian division of the Student Advisory Council. I am very ambitious and would do everything possible to ensure that I could provide to be give the most obliging information possible to anyone would need it. I look forward to hopefully being a benefit to all University of Maryland students and to the organization as well.

Nominee Name: Corey Gronli
Program: Business Administration
Location: Yokosuka

Biography:
My name is Corey Gronli. I was born and raised in a small town of 1000 people in Minnesota. During high school I was active in sports, academics, and student counsel. After high school, I attended University of Minnesota Mankato and St. Cloud State University. Before my degree was finished, I took time of to work and explore other options. After 9/11, I choose to serve in the Navy. I was stationed on the USS Stethem, homeported in San Diego; a homeport shift brought me to Yokosuka in 2005. After leaving the Stethem, I was assigned to Defense Distribution Depot in Yokosuka where I resumed my college degree at UMUC. My major is Business Administration and will graduate with a GPA over 3.00.

Nomination Statement:
I am the captain of both my bowling league and golfing team. In my spare time, I volunteer with tax preparation on Yokosuka Navy base. My hobbies include sports, action movies, community projects, and most importantly spending time with my wife as we are newlyweds. My goal for the student advisory counsel is to strongly represent UMUC students in all affairs affecting their careers. Critical issues to me as a SAC is to widen employment opportunities to UMUC graduates, representation in fraternities and sororities, and monetary issues related to text books and fees.

Nominee Name: Glory Hiles
Nominated by: William Baccus
Program: undergraduate
Location: Misawa AB

Biography:
Glory is a hard working student with high goals. She is active duty Air Force stationed at Misawa AB, Japan. She is working on a degree in Information Systems Management while managing a house and work. She is currently working as the squadron's resource advisor. She is dedicated to her work and family but does not let that affect her drive to complete her education.

Again, she has set really high goals for herself. Her biggest goal, and one she is working assiduously towards, is OTS. She is striving to become an officer in the USAF and works everyday to accomplish that dream. Secondly, she is working on a bachelors degree right now but has set her goals to achieving a masters degree in the end. Finally, she has set physical goals for herself as well. She has signed up, and is training everyday, for the USAF marathon in September 2009. This doesn't have much to do with education but it does display her motivation and her drive to be successful in all areas. Thank you for your consideration.

Nomination Statement:
I hereby nominate Glory Hiles for a position on the UMUC Asia Student Advisory Council.

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