This article traces the formation, activities, and demise of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women whose vision was to create an educationally sound and fiscally prudent model for women's intercollegiate athletic programs. The status of these programs during the 1970's and 1980's is discussed and future goals proposed. (IAH)

Through the requirements of Title IX and of various sports organizations, enforced by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and the courts, the external regulation of intercollegiate sports is a salient fact of college and university existence. The legal basis for regulation and some examples of enforcement are examined. (JMD)

This year AAUP's Committee W continued to move forward with efforts to influence legislation and administrative regulations, particularly in such areas as pension benefits, affirmative action, and Title IX. It is the committee's judgment that the general economic crunch in higher education has affected women disproportionately. (MLW)