Title IX at 31: The Pain, The Pride, The Progress A seminar presented by Mary Markowski, Michael Mikkelson, Angie Miller and Karen Thomas

Objectives To affirm your knowledge and correct misconceptions regarding Title IX To affirm your knowledge and correct misconceptions regarding Title IX To critically apply the legalities of Title IX to future potential discriminatory practices in education To critically apply the legalities of Title IX to future potential discriminatory practices in education To critically analyze Title IX as a law, in light of the myths presented To critically analyze Title IX as a law, in light of the myths presented

Ground Rules For This Presentation 1. Please wait until the end of the presentation to make any comments or ask questions 2. No comments whatsoever from Dr. Clodfelter or Mrs. Khirallah 3. The following people must stand throughout the entire presentation: 1. Haley Drake, Emily Wadle, Erin Brown, Jessica Duran 4. We will conduct our OWN evaluations at the end of the period 5. All other students unnamed must keep their eyes closed during the first two minutes of the presentation

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“Real” Ground Rules Please wait until the end of the presentation to make comments and ask questions Please wait until the end of the presentation to make comments and ask questions Remember to be open to and respectful of other peoples’ viewpoints Remember to be open to and respectful of other peoples’ viewpoints

History of Title IX What is Title IX? What is Title IX? Part of Education Amendments of 1972 Part of Education Amendments of 1972 Federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity at any educational institution that is a recipient of federal funds. Federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity at any educational institution that is a recipient of federal funds. Prohibits all forms of sex discrimination in federally funded educational institutions Prohibits all forms of sex discrimination in federally funded educational institutions

Myth or Fact? Title IX requires quotas against men. Title IX requires quotas against men. Myth: Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded education programs Title IX forces schools to cut men’s sports. Title IX forces schools to cut men’s sports. Myth: Title IX in no way requires schools to cut men’s sports Football and men’s basketball finance other athletics programs in colleges Football and men’s basketball finance other athletics programs in colleges Myth: Most football and men’s basketball teams actually spend much more money than they bring in

Myth or Fact? Title IX requires that equal dollars be spent on men's and women's sports Title IX requires that equal dollars be spent on men's and women's sports Myth: female athletes must receive equal "treatment" and "benefits“ not dollars Most schools and colleges are in compliance with Title IX Most schools and colleges are in compliance with Title IX Myth: Current estimates are that 80% or more of all colleges and universities are not in compliance Title IX has lead to increased female participation in sports over the last 25 years Title IX has lead to increased female participation in sports over the last 25 years 847%. FACT!: YES! Since Title IX was enacted female high school athletic participation has increased by 847%.

Basis for Discussion Groups Title IX, 1972 Education Amendments to Civil Rights Act Title IX, 1972 Education Amendments to Civil Rights Act Prohibits discrimination based on gender in all programs receiving federal funds. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex/gender in program and services. Regulations require gender equity in various programs and services. Parallels Title VII in employment, including coverage of sexual harassment, and extends same principles to harassment of students by employees. Modeled after Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Title IX affects student admissions, financial aid, and academic programs. The greatest impact of Title IX has been on inter-collegiate athletic programs. Enforced by the Office for Civil Rights. Prohibits discrimination based on gender in all programs receiving federal funds. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex/gender in program and services. Regulations require gender equity in various programs and services. Parallels Title VII in employment, including coverage of sexual harassment, and extends same principles to harassment of students by employees. Modeled after Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Title IX affects student admissions, financial aid, and academic programs. The greatest impact of Title IX has been on inter-collegiate athletic programs. Enforced by the Office for Civil Rights. (From the U.S. Department of Education website) (From the U.S. Department of Education website)

Your evaluation of Title IX Based on your knowledge of Title IX and its history and today’s experience, do you feel that Title IX has been successful in achieving its goal? Based on your knowledge of Title IX and its history and today’s experience, do you feel that Title IX has been successful in achieving its goal? Overall, is Title IX worth all of this controversy? Overall, is Title IX worth all of this controversy?

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