Title IX From Athletics To Academics: How To Use The Law To Increase The E...


Panel/Workshop:	Concurrent Session
Paper Title:	Title IX From Athletics To Academics: How To Use The Law To Increase The Enrollment Of Women In College Engineering Programs
Date & Time:	06/11/03 09:45
Abstract:	Aggressive enforcement of Title IX mandates in school-sponsored athletic programs has resulted in dramatic gains for female student-athletes. This success has caused engineering educators to ask whether the law could help to increase the number of women pursuing engineering degrees. In attempting to answer this question, this paper first explains the operation of Title IX, concentrating on the statutory language, regulations, interpretive materials and judicial decisions that impact the practical enforcement of the law. This paper then explores Title IX enforcement efforts in other contexts in an attempt to understand appropriate strategies for ensuring that engineering programs adhere to basic principles of gender equity, thereby creating a more suitable environment for the success of female students. Index Terms – engineering education, gender equity, legal issues, Title IX.
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