[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 76 (Tuesday, May 31, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E998]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT DR. KENDALL L. BAKER

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                            HON. JIM JORDAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 31, 2011

  Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to commend to the House the 
outstanding contributions of Dr. Kendall L. Baker. Dr. Baker is 
retiring after more than 11 years as president of Ohio Northern 
University.
  Dr. Baker was chosen to serve as Ohio Northern's tenth president in 
1999. From the earliest days of his tenure, he earned the respect of 
students, faculty, and staff for his dedication to their success. In 
the last 11 years, he has overseen the addition of several academic 
degree programs, implemented plans that have resulted in steady 
enrollment increases, and helped undertake a $100 million construction 
and renovation campaign. ONU has benefited greatly from his passion and 
his managerial skills.
  Prior to his time at ONU, Kendall Baker was president of the 
University of North Dakota for 7 years. Previously, he served as dean 
of the College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio's Bowling Green State 
University and subsequently as provost and vice president for academic 
affairs at Northern Illinois University. A graduate of the University 
of Maryland and Georgetown University, he began his teaching career as 
a political science professor and department head at the University of 
Wyoming.
  Dr. Baker's commitment to academics and collegiate athletics is a 
shining example to everyone in the field of higher education. He is 
past chairman of the board of the Association of Independent Colleges 
and Universities in Ohio, current president of the Ohio Athletic 
Conference, and co-chairman of the Ohio Foundation for Independent 
Colleges' Marketing Committee.
  Ken has long been recognized as an expert in the field of comparative 
politics. He is the author of several books and papers on German 
politics during the Cold War. Additionally, he has moderated televised 
political debates for a local network station.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of Ohio's Fourth Congressional 
District, I offer my congratulations to Dr. Kendall Baker on a long and 
distinguished academic career. I wish him and his family every success 
as they move to a new chapter in their lives.

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