Ken Baker
Director of Campus Recreation
The Director of Campus Recreation reports to the Vice President of Student Affairs, and has primary responsibility for the coordination, supervision, and administration of the Recreational Sports Program and the Student Recreation Center.
Educational Background
Previous Experience:
Interim Athletic Director, Eastern Illinois University, 2007-2008
Director Campus Recreation, Eastern Illinois University, 2000 - Present
Replay Official, National Football League, 2003 - Present
Retired from NFL after eleven years on the field, 2001
Physical Education Instructor, Eastern Illinois University, 1994 - 2000
Health Instructor, Lake Land College, 1993-1994
Football Referee, National Football League, 1991-2001
Optician, Medical practice manager, 1977-1994
Football Referee, Big Ten Conference, 1984-1990
Health, Physical Education, Coach, Charleston Jr. and Sr. High, 1976-1977
Elementary teacher and Coach, Charleston Community Unit #1, 1975-1976
Health teacher, Lincoln-Way High School, 1973-1974
Education:
North Texas University (Summer), 1995, Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, Dallas, TX
Nationals Institute of Fitness and Sport, Indianapolis, IN, 1994, Strength Seminar
Eastern Illinois University. 1994, American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Eastern Illinois University, 1993, American Red Cross Instructor Candidate Training, American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies/CPR
Joint Commission on Allied Heath Personnel, 1979, Ophthalmic Technician
Joint Commission on Allied Heath Personnel, 1977, Ophthalmic Assistant
American Board of Opticianry Certification, 1977
Eastern Illinois University, 1972-1973, MS in Education (emphasis in Physical Education)
Eastern Illinois University, 1972, BS in Education
* Major in Physical Education
* Minor in Health Education and Driver’s Education
Professional Involvement
Association Memberships:
National Intramural Recreation Sports Association
Illinois Intramural Recreation Sports Association
National Football League Referee’s Association
American College of Sports Medicine
Illinois Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
National Academy of Opticianry (Fellow)
National Association of Sports Officials
Professional Football Referee’s Association
Big Ten Official’s Association
American School of Health Professionals
Community Service:
Immanuel Lutheran Church (President, Vice President, Elder)
Governor’s Council of Physical Fitness and Sports
Community Unit #1 Board of Education (President 1987-88)
Community Youth Baseball Association
Parent Teacher Organization (President 1985)
United Way Board
Panther Club
Eastern Illinois University Letterman Club
Trojan Booster Club
Assistant Supervisor of Football Officials CCIW and Illini/Badger Conference
Achievements, Honors, Awards
NFL Replay Playoffs, 2006
NFL Replay Playoffs, 2004
National Football League Playoffs, 2000
“American Bowl” in Tokyo, 2000
EIU Distinguished Honors Faculty Award, 1999
National Football League Playoffs, 1998
National Football League Playoffs, 1997
National Football League Playoffs, Hall of Fame Game, 1996
Pro Bowl, 1995
National Football League Playoffs-NFC Championship (Dallas vs. San Francisco), 1994
National Football League Playoffs, 1993
National Football “American Bowl” in London, 1993
National Football League Playoffs, 1992
Sugar Bowl (National Championship Miami vs. Alabama), 1991
NCAA Kickoff Classic, 1990
Big Ten Championship Game, 1988
NAIA Football Playoffs, 1985
NCAA Football Playoffs, 1984
“Teacher of the Year” Charleston Jr. High, 1977
Jaycee’s “Outstanding Young Educator” Award, 1976
Graduate Assistantship, Eastern Illinois University, 1972
“Student Teacher of the Year,” Eastern Illinois University, 1972
Varsity Baseball letterman at Eastern Illinois University, 1971
