National Police Week Spotlight on Criminal Justice Management Students Luis Martinez and Orrlando Mayes
Q. What do you plan to do with your degree?
A. Luis – I hope that my degree will create more opportunities for me within my agency as well as other agencies. I also hope it will allow me to be more competitive in my promotional career path. It is also important to mention that my degree, will serve an example for my kids and their aspirations in furthering their education when they graduate from high school.
Orrlando – My degree will further my personal and professional development and create career options. My degree also completes a goal I set in the eighth-grade when a teacher encouraged me to go to college.
Q. What led you to this program?
A. Luis – This program is about my chosen career in law enforcement. It covers supervisory, managerial and administrative topics in the law enforcement field. Completing this program as an officer provides great perspective and insight in to a supervisor, and administrative positions in law enforcement.
Orrlando –Law enforcement has always been my calling. A degree in my chosen career will open opportunities that may not have been available without my degree. Union’s criminal justice management program is the right fit for me because of the flexibility of the schedule
Q. Why did you choose Union for your studies?
A. Luis – Union provides the support one needs to accomplish your goal. I had the pleasure of speaking with people from the financial aid aspect, career planning, teachers, administrators, and counselors, and they always told me and they meant it, “Please don’t hesitate to call me for any help.” More important, I was helped each and every time I called. The Union community dedicated its time to help me in reaching my goal. Union provided a very convenient and doable schedule that worked with me, my job and household.
Orrlando – I chose Union because of the flexibility of the classes. I have a lot of personal and professional responsibility and I had to have a college that respected my schedule. Being able to take classes online and work around my busy timetable makes Union the right choice for me.
Q. If you could give a piece of advice to your 20 something, what would it be?
A. Luis – At age 49, I returned to school to finish my degree. There is no excuse not to get a degree in today’s busy world. Union really understands your needs and is committed in helping you achieve your goals. Having a degree is a must today, if you want to be competitive and advance in your career.
Orrlando – Never quit. Focus on your goal and you will achieve your objective. I decided in the eighth-grade to get a college degree and I never lost sight of that end.
Q. Who has influenced you the most in your life, and how have they influenced you?
A. Luis – My father and mother with their hard work and support when they were alive. My dad obtained a Doctorates Degree in Law, and also became an accountant in Cuba. My mom really taught me the difference between right and wrong. My wife and daughters for their support always and especially while I was in school.
Orrlando – The person who has influenced me the most is my grandmother. She has always encouraged me to go after what I want and never give up. I have a wonderful family that served as role models and taught me anything is possible.
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