Vice President and Director of Athletics

 

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Randale Richmond

Randale Richmond

Vice President and Director of Athletics
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Education

  • B.A., History, Baldwin Wallace University
  • M.Ed., Higher Education and Student Personnel, Kent State University

Job Description

Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Richmond provides leadership to all department activities through a team of administrative, professional and support staff; manages senior staff; establishes goals in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics consistent with the university’s educational mission; and ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies. Director of Athletics Richmond oversees the entire department budget; ensures student-athletes are properly trained and remain academically eligible; and serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet and Administrative Council. He implements strategies to increase support for athletic programs, student-athlete scholarships and facilities.

Direct Reports

  • Senior Deputy Athletics Director, Greg Glaus
  • Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director, Suzette McQueen
  • Senior Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine, Sports Performance and Student-Athlete Well Being, Trent Stratton
  • Senior Associate Athletics Director for Academic Services, Kelly Jean Brock
  • Athletics Chief of Staff, Jessie Ely

Contact

KSUAD@kent.edu, 330-672-3120

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