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Staff Profile: Patrick Kennedy
Associate Professor, Associate Athletic Director,
Director of Intramurals |
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Telephone: 216.368.3874
E-mail: patrick.kennedy@case.edu
Address: 347 Veale Center
Hire Date: 01/90
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
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Education
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- M.A., Recreation - University of Maryland
- B.A., Physical Education - Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
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Certifications
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- Recreational Sports Specialist - National Intramural Recreational Sports Association, 1987
- Professional Certification, Athletic Facility Design and Construction - Athletic Business Academy, 1994
- Certified Pool Operator - National Swimming Pool Foundation, 1991
- Certified Basketball Official Instructor - Ohio High School Athletic Association, 1991 - present
- Teaching Certification - K-12, 1983
- Registered Official for Baseball, Fast Pitch Softball, and Basketball - Ohio High School Athletic Association
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Professional Affiliations
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- Member, National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA). Served on various committees since 1982.
- Member, Ohio Recreational Sports Association (ORSA). Served on various committees since 1990.
- Suburban Umpires Association Trustee - Parma Ohio, 1998 - 2000
- Board Member, Ohio Collegiate Racquetball Association, 1995 - present
- Gunning Recreation Center Advisory Committee - President for the City of Cleveland, 1996 - 1997
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Campus Activities
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- Who's Who Selection Committee Member, 2005-present
- Homecoming Committee Member, 1993-present
- Family Weekend Committee, 1992-present
- New Student Orientation Committee, 1990-present
- University Impact Project Committee, 2004-2006
- Faculty Senate Member, 2003-2006
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Professional Awards
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- Regional Award of Merit for Outstanding Contributions to Region III - NIRSA, 2005
- Outstanding Student Affairs Professional - Case Western Reserve University, 2003
- Outstanding Service Award - National Intramural Recreational Sports Association, 2003
- Honor Award - Ohio Recreational Sports Association, 1998
- Outstanding Student Organization Advisor, Case Western Reserve University, 1998
- Outstanding Service Award, National Intramural Recreational Sports Association, 1997
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Presentations
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- "Vice Presidents' Orientation for State Directors & Student Representatives" - National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) National Conference Presenter, 1994-1996
- "30 Years of Excellence...Past, Present, and Future" - 30th Annual Ohio Recreational Sports Association (ORSA) State Workshop Host, 2004
- "NIRSA State Directors Workshop" - NIRSA National Conference Presenter, 1991-1993
- "Campus Wellness and Recreation Unlimited" - 19th Annual Ohio Recreational Sports Association State Workshop Host, 1993
- "Intramural Sports Buzz Session" - Ohio Recruitment and Retention State Workshop Presenter, 1998
- "What the Old Pro's Know" - Ohio Recruitment and Retention State Workshop Presenter, 1997
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Q&A Top 5
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What is your favorite quote? |
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The harder you work, the luckier you get. There is no such thing as luck.
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If you were not working in athletics, what other profession might you be in? |
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I would be an elementary school physical education teacher. |
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What is you favorite vacation destination? |
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Disney World |
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If you could talk to anyone for 15 minutes, who would it be? |
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I would pick my granny. |
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Where is your favorite place to eat? |
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For Texas barbecue: Spring Creek Restaurant in Arlington, Texas; for steak: Gibson Steakhouse in Chicago, Ill.; for chicken-fried steak: Gilligan's Bar and Grill in Arlington, Texas; for a hotdog: Cleveland Municipal Stadium; for a hamburger: Pat's house! |
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