As the federal entity in charge of enforcing civil rights law, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) plays a critical role in addressing the vast inequities that exist in U.S. education. Through an analysis of the policy guidance OCR issued for a number of areas during the Obama administration, we illustrate the agency's…

The implementation of non-discriminatory sex legislation provides theoretical and empirical grounds to examine responses by the state to gender equality. Tracing the trajectory of one such law in the U.S.--Title IX--over a period of 40 years, this study analyzes the extent to which the state: (1) acted as a unitary body, and (2) functioned to…

The instability of the U.S. economy and its competitiveness in the global market has lead to increase request for investment in Higher Education programs. There exists a rising awareness among scholars of how inextricably education is tied to the strength of the economy, the well being of its populace, as well as the importance of a diversified…

This white paper was prepared at the request of the Advisory Committee to the Athletic Study Center as a result of their concern over poor graduation rates in football as released by the NCAA in 2012. The paper received extensive review by the members of that committee as well as several other knowledgeable faculty and senior administrators before…

Colleges must manage all types of risks on their campuses every day, and none should be of greater concern than those involving students. With students at the core of their mission, higher-education institutions should minimize any risks related to student safety and satisfaction, and governing boards should establish effective policies to support…

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…

Reviews questions posed by the draft guidelines issued in June 1974 by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (DHEW) for implementation of the provisions of Title IX of the Education Ammendments of 1972 requiring nondiscrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs and activities receiving or benefiting from federal financial…

This paper discusses measurement and statistical issues raised by Title IX requirements on selection and admission procedures. Admission procedures treating males and females identically may be unfair to female applicants. Recommendations concerning implementation of studies to evaluate an institution's current admission procedures will be…

S 1361, introduced by Senator Orrin Hatch, would restrict Title IX coverage by limiting its scope to specific programs that receive direct federal aid, restricting admissions coverage, and eliminating coverage of employees. The impact on students is discussed. (MLW)

A guide to the status of state laws that prohibit sex discrimination in education is presented. The federal law (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972) is used as the standard against which state laws are measured. Based on a survey of the states (including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories) and an assessment of state…

Perspectives on federal regulation and academic freedom at U.S. colleges and universities are considered. It is claimed that under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, universities have by and large forfeited their right to decide for themselves who shall be admitted to the student body. The federal government has essentially…

News concerning developments at colleges and universities that affect women is presented, along with an interview with the Executive Director of the Project on the Status and Education of Women, Bernice R. Sandler, regarding the project's major accomplishments and activities over the past 11 years and insights into the changing status of women at…

Addressed in this issue are: Title IX (right to sue, coverage of employment, a women's reentry program in violation of the law, law students filing a complaint, and disclosure of campus policies); sports (males on female teams, a statewide women's sports group, the average woman and sports, and a bibliography); employment (race preference in…