• To provide recreational opportunities which enhance the campus living experience.
  
• To foster positive peer relationships amongst individuals in the UAA residential community.
  
• To have fun

My name is T.J. Miller the Recreation & Activities Coordinator.  I grew in Colorado playing in the rivers and on the mountains.  I have a B.A. in Outdoor Leadership from Western State College in Gunnison, CO.  Currently I am finishing my master's degree in Adult Education. I hold the following certifications:  Wilderness First Responder, CPR for Professional Rescuer, Whitewater Rescue Technician 1, Avalanche 1 & 2 and Wilderness Education Association Outdoor Leader. 


I could not do this job without the help of my staff.

Manch Garhart                                                  

My name is Manch Garhart the outdoor specialist and technical guru here at Recreation and Activities. I grew up in the Central Cascade Mountains out side of Seattle, Washington in a small ski town. I have a degree in Fire and Emergency Services, and studying Physical Education emphasizing in Adventure leadership. I am a Mountain Guide, Volunteer Firefighter, Ski Patrolman, Rescue Team Leader and an avid outdoors man. I am a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician, Fire Fighter 1,  High and low angle rescue certified, along with Swift Water, urban, and trail rescue. My goal here is to make every experience safe and memorable. I hope to see you out there.