UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Thursday, November 14, 1996
3B
New sports administrator a 'role model'
Former athlete is staying busy around campus
Amy Perko's job as an associate athletic director hasn't allowed her much time to enjoy her new office.
"When I was working at the
But that's what she likes about it.
NCAA I was interested in looking for a job that would allow for more interaction and get me on a campus," Perko said. "When I arrived here, I immediately
jumped in and started going to Big 12 meetings. This is the job I was looking for because it keeps me busy and gives me interaction
"This is the job I was looking for because it keeps me busy and gives me interaction."
Amy Perko
with student athletes, coaches and administrators."
Perko replaced Betsy Stephenson as senior woman administrator in August after Stephenson took the same position at UCLA. As the new administrator, Perko supervises seven Kansas sport teams and the sports medicine, strength and conditioning programs. She also plays an integral role in the continuing success of gender equity at Kansas.
Perko graduated from Wake Forest in 1987 with two All-American honors for basketball. From there, she moved on to the NCAA and worked as a legal assistant and enforcement representative for five years.
Perko's NCAA experience, both as an athlete and a representative, is what caught the attention of the Kansas athletics program, said Bob Frederick, athletic director.
"The thing that Amy brings to us immediately is that she is such a great role model for our women athletes," Frederick said. "Amy was an outstanding basketball player and student at Wake Forest. She has drive to help our women athletes be the best possible."
Soccer head coach Lori Walker said she saw that drive in Perko every day.
"She has really been taking the time to get to know everyone involved in athletics," Walker said. "Working for Betsy was great because she has been a role model for me. I am looking forward to having the same relationship with Amy."
Women's athletic membership
KU ranks number one in athlete participation for Big 12 women's sports. Baylor, K-State, Oklahoma State have fewer than 100 players.
SPORT PARTICIPANTS
Basketball 16
Cross Country 16
Golf 15
Rowing 59
Soccer 23
Softball 17
Swimming and Diving 32
Track and Field 45
Tennis 9
Volleyball 14
Grand Total 246
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