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I basically ended my career at Eastern Kentucky University so that I would not have a stroke and die by my 63rd birthday. The environment, the lack of support, the having to wage battles for any aspect of my career, no wage increases whatsoever over eleven years,  render the place a terrible work site. Some of this is due to administrative irruptions, which happen every three years; and when these happen, there is a sense of dread that hangs over the entire work environment.
Others are due to the political climate in the Commonwealth of Kentucky ( do not go there to work under any circumstances, in any Kentucky university). There is a decidedly anti academic, vocational school approach to higher education .
 I was forced, at the last minute, to teach every day of the week,' classes were yanked from me and  I was reassigned due to a colleague's not handling themselves well and taking a leave of absence. This disrupted any chance of collaborative research, any working with students, that I did there. The disruption that this caused my schedule, impacted negatively my performance of my responsibilities, but there was absolutely no institutional support whatsoever. Six of my colleagues over the course of four years preceded me out the door. 

I worked extensively with students, mentoring them to present at academic conferences( real academic conferences, not student campus specific conferences) . My students , due to my mentorship, presented alongside graduate students and professors at regional academic conferences. I was given no credit there. Instead, Eastern Kentucky University fosters a climate of student complaint, where, instead of negotiating any issues with the professor, the aggrieved students( usually two or three, never any more) , merely go and complain to an administrator. Large student class numbers and students not interested in the topic material in specialized classes exacerbate this situation. 

Careers hang by a thread predicated on a system whereby the students rate professors, that is neither a valid nor reliable manner of measuring a faculty member's actual performance in the classroom. 

Unless you want to be a cop, a schoolmarm, or a nurse- it sounds like a bad version of the Village People-  there really is no support whatsoever for faculty, and the administration circles like sharks, ready to pounce on the smallest perceived flaw in your performance. 
DO NOT work there if you are:
1. in the social or behavioral sciences
2. in the humanities( they abolished French, and every language except Spanish)
3. thinking about an environment where you might need some support if you are early in the development of your scholarship ( they will not help you, but offer endless critiques . They will not support you unless you bring an already established agenda to the table)

I invite you to consider my unique range of skills, experiences, education, and interest concerning this position.  My years of experience within women and men’s basketball and athletics have given me the necessary tools to manage, lead, and inspire those whose passion for university recreation mirror my own.
 	
At Eastern Kentucky University I have not only obtained a great education and understanding of the sports management world, but also great experience. While attending school I have been an EKU Men’s Basketball Manager for five years. It has brought out my passion for college athletics and Eastern Kentucky University. Over those five years I have learned a lot of valuable lessons and gained a lot of experience that will better me for the future. 

While also attending Eastern Kentucky University I was granted the opportunity to become a Supervisor at our campus recreation center. In which I was allowed to use my leadership skills, communication skills, and conflict resolution skills over the four years I was a part of staff.
While working with this demanding schedule between basketball and working with campus recreation I was able to achieve a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in sport management.
  
Since graduating from Eastern Kentucky University, I was able to become the Director of Operations for EKU Women's Basketball. The last two years I have been in charge of all budgeting, travel, and director of summer basketball camps. I have learned a lot in the two years I have been in here and think it has prepared me for a lot in just a short time.

I have been managing curriculum development for the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) for nearly six years. In this role, I not only oversee the development of curriculum, utilizing the Department of Homeland Security’s blended learning strategy but also work with team members, contractors, and private sector partners in devising strategies to improve the consistency, efficiency, quality and breadth of training programs targeted toward emergency managers. Additionally, I devised instructional design and tech writing templates, job aids, and checklists and implemented an incentive program as a means of increasing productivity. I continually work cooperatively with the director of research and evaluation to execute a quality assurance program that ensures the development of quality training products while promoting cross-training of individuals across multiple work areas. In addition to managing curriculum design and development, I also engage in grant writing and outsourcing, In the course of managing projects, I estimate budgets, create effective project teams, manage the distribution of funds, coordinate training activities, partner with vendors, monitor task completion and submit weekly reports. The most enjoyable part of the job is that it offers ample opportunities to grow intellectually while conducting research.

As D.O.B.O., I was Responsible for all day to day office correspondence; Typing and Filing papers, .Answering phones, Distributing Mail, Maintain and upkeep of recruiting database files for a Division1 Women’s Basketball Program. During the season I successfully coordinated arrangements for team transportation, meals, entertainment and hotels for away competition. I organized and managed the team budget of over $250K, both allocating and distributing funds for equipment, supplies, marketing and community service etc. Assisted all Coaches with their day to day office duties. Pertaining to on the court work I did entry level on the floor coaching, i.e. play calling and stat keeping, foul count, and drills. I created my teams scouting reports to scout other teams for competition, as well developed and coordinated scouting film; that may include editing of game film. Successfully handled all film exchange for EKUWBB with other NCAA Teams, through the OVC (Ohio Valley Conference) website. During the season I created and implement marketing, promotional, and community service strategies for EKU and the surrounding community. I assisted with all phases of summer basketball camps; this included the design and mailing of brochures, the organization of registration, correspondence and coordination of campus resources needed for camps, as well as a camp supervisor during camp. Coordinated the team banquet at the end of the season.

Great place to float around and do nothing that matters. No fixes are ever actually done to anything, employment at EKU is an exercise of how much you can repeatedly band-aid anything regardless of how hazardous the issue may be. 
Employee raises are not in the lexicon of EKU administration, and barely even in regards to supervisors. 
They are excellent in cutting corners, costs, and dodging federal and local health/safety regulations. 
Your well-being, time and existence is not valued, as an employee you are more replaceable than the lightbulbs. 

The only “actual benefit” is the “free tuition waiver” of which you only get if you agree to stay with EKU for two years after your graduation. This tuition waiver however is federally reported as part of your wage whether you sign up to use it or not. You (or a family member using it) can not apply for any kind of financial aid if using the tuition waiver it, all costs outside of base tuition must be covered out of pocket. 


As D.O.B.O., I was Responsible for all day to day office correspondence; Typing and Filing papers, .Answering phones, Distributing Mail, Maintain and upkeep of recruiting database files.
.Made all arrangements with transportation, restaurants, and hotel for away competition.
.Organized and managed team budget of over $250k allocated and distributed funds.
.Organized scouting schedules.
.Assisted all coaches with their day to day office duties.
.Responsible for all film exchange, and developing scouts that may include editing of game film.
.Create and implement marketing/promotional/community service strategies for EKU and the surrounding community.
.Assisted with all phases of summer basketball camps. This included the design and mailing of brochures, the organization of registration, correspondence and coordination of campus resources needed for camps, as well as a camp supervisor during camp.
.Entry level on the floor coaching/play calling and stat keeping.

If you are a hard worker and self motivating person who enjoys the routine of work/home life, then don't work here. Hourly employees only get paid for 37.5hrs a week (EKU will not let you work 40hrs/week) and often will require you to work Holidays without double pay compensation but rather will instruct you to use it as "comp time" which is in direct violation of their HR policies. There are no raises unless you apply for another job in a completely different department. EKU does not value actual hard work, they simply want you to be complacent with Holidays and EKU Time-Off. This is evident in their lack of any formal performance reviews. There is so much administrative dead weight no wonder people are easily laid off year after year while higher ups retain if not increase their salaries. I have worked here nearly 10 years and everything I have just stated is true and genuine. Unless you are only working here for the tuition waiver, find a non-university job to give yourself more opportunities for the future. The short term benefits at EKU seem good until you realize what you are sacrificing for them. 

A typical day involves coming in around 8:00 in the morning, checking our work order database, Footprints, and then going about the day completing tasks. As a student, I was also tasked with the somewhat menial tasks of organizing equipment, helping transport server racks and UPS' around when they were needed. Additionally, I worked on the campus emergency phone system, maintained the camera server, and helped troubleshoot our various wireless access points.

Management is one of the best I've ever dealt with. You are expected to do your job and be competent but there is little to no micromanaging as long as the results can be achieved. My co-workers are smart, intelligent people who have a drive to succeed. 

The hardest part we have with the job is there can be a lack of communication between people. The trouble ticket system helps to keep people informed on what needs to be done, but end users sometimes do not have their issue resolved quickly. Tickets are created but aren't escalated to the right departments right away due to the sheer influx of new issues every day.

At Eastern Kentucky University you can expect a warm welcome in the morning as you enter the student services building.  The atmosphere is always upbeat and student focused.  I learned that no one is left behind at EKU, there are services for each and every student regardless of learning style, background, and or current living situations. The staff is equipped to answer your questions, never hesitating to send you to upper level management if necessary, they also offer you warm southern hospitality and encouragement to be the best "You" that you can be. The hardest part of my job was watching students struggle when it is so obvious they have the skills necessary to succeed. The most enjoyable part of working for EKU is the TEAM environment, from the executive director to the student worker everyone has something to offer the student who walks into our dept.

A typical work day revolved around leadership, creativity, and interpersonal skills.  I created flyers, copied documents, answered phones, created distributions list, attended meetings, and reserved space for student events at the University. I assisted the Director of the Department by obtaining information and supplies that assisted in organizing the new honor society (Tau Sigma). Each day that I worked I gained job experience, learned management skills, and built upon existing interpersonal skills. My employer and co-workers mentored me and allowed me the opportunity to grow as an individual; they treated me with respect and encouraged me to learn team unity. They always made time to answer my questions and taught me valuable new skills that I will be able to use throughout my life.

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