In this paper, the proposed policy interpretation regarding Title IX and intercollegiate athletics and a review of the issues as viewed by women's groups are summarized. The basic concept underlying the draft policy is that an institution will be presumed to be in compliance with the Title IX athletic regulations if it can demonstrate that it (1)…

Although women at first said their athletic programs would be different from men's, chances are good that women will follow the lead of men and develop similar problems. The solution is more institutional autonomy--each campus assuming responsibility for what happens there. (Author/LBH)

Title IX, an obscure 1972 amendment passed by Congress to prohibit sex discrimination in classrooms and locker rooms, has brought about stunning changes in the restrictions and prejudices confronting young female athletes. Unfortunately, sex discrimination has gone underground, and most women's teams have male coaches. Sidebars provide tips for…

The Title IX/Sex Equity training model is designed to assist educational personnel in the implementation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the attainment of sex equity in athletic programs. Workshop sessions are provided for administrators, instructional personnel, counseling and pupil services personnel, physical education and…

Concerned with the sex equity of college athletic programs, this newsletter focuses on (1) a large group of colleges lobbying against Title IX and seeking cutbacks on sports coverage, (2) the mobilization of community groups seeking sex equity in local schools in Michigan and North Carolina, (3) new guidelines for eliminating sex discrimination in…

A Title IX Monitoring Project which was developed in Jefferson County, Kentucky, is described. Findings regarding sex discrimination in the public schools and a lack of public awareness about Title IX before the Project are outlined. (GC)

Intercollegiate athletics should focus on the individual participant in her primary role as a college student, not follow the men's model of "nothing counts but victory." (MM)

Title IX, the 1972 United States federal law forbidding sex discrimination in education, has a rarely-talked-about but surprisingly tenuous history which illustrates how discourses of equality come to mean political powerlessness for diverse girls and women in school. Unfortunately, "sexual" debates such as women's sports and sexual…

This CRitical Issue Bibliography (CRIB) Sheet cites resources that give an overview of Title IX legislation and offer information about compliance, litigation, and related issues. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from gender-based discrimination in education programs or activities that receive federal financial…

Girls' athletics have grown tremendously since passage of Title IX, but attitudinal and financial barriers still inhibit full female sports participation. Girls too should have access to the physical fitness, emotional, and social benefits and status rewards accorded to athletes in our society. (Part of a theme issue on women.) (SJL)

A collaboration of the major public Alaska education entities commemorates two key milestones of gender equity in education: (1) the 25th anniversary of Title IX of the federal 1972 Education Amendments, that prohibits gender discrimination against students and employees of elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education institutions; and (2)…

This participant workbook is designed for use in workshops on achieving sex equity in athletic programs through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. It contains worksheets on: (1) assessing Title IX implementation in athletic programs; (2) basic guidelines for competitive athletics Title IX compliance; (3) athletics case examples; (4)…

This trainer manual is for use by facilitators conducting workshops on implementing sex equity in physical education programs. Workshops are provided for administrators, instructional personnel, physical activities personnel, and community group members. Outlines for each session give information on the activity agenda, the purpose of the…

Analyzes the Education Amendments of 1972 in terms of its policy themes and their relationship to postsecondary education. (Author/IRT)

This compendium of materials focuses on sex discrimination, Title IX, and women in sports, and provides information and recommendations on bringing about equity for women in athletic programs. The individual papers deal with the following topics: (1) the Women's Equity Action League (WEAL) Fund and its work; (2) equal opportunity and…