Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 is the federal law that bans sex discrimination in schools, whether it is in academics or athletics. Title IX states, “No Person in the U.S. shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." Title IX governs the overall equity of treatment and opportunity in athletics while giving schools the flexibility to choose sports based on student body interest, geographic influence, budget restraints, and gender ratio. Title IX also applies to other programs and activities, including admissions, recruitment, financial aid, academic programs, employment, counseling and guidance, discipline, classroom assignment, grading, vocational education, recreation, housing, and student treatment and services. In November, 1975 acting Chancellor J. A.Rigney of North Carolina State University appointed a committee to advise on implementation of Title IX at NC State. Members of the committee included representatives of colleges and other organizational units of the University, faculty, staff and members of the student body. Dr. Lawrence M. Clark, Assistant Provost, served as the Compliance Officer for all activities related to Title IX. The responsibilities of the Title IX Advisory Committee included: 1. Reviewing the current policies, practices, and programs of the University to determine compliance or lack of compliance under Title IX. 2. Recommending to the Administration the formulation of new policies, practices which may aid the University in meeting its responsibilities under Title IX. 3. Monitoring all activities related to Title IX.
From the guide to the North Carolina State University, Committees, Title IX Advisory Commitee Records, 1972 - 1976, (Special Collections Research Center)
