Ken Baker
Director of Campus Recreation

Current Position and Responsibilities

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