January 2012, Sports Trends
Seattle Looks to Add Women's Sport
In order to bring the school back into compliance, the Gender Equity Committee has been developing a report to add another women's sport. Among the many sports, the committee has narrowed it down to three potential choices: crew, lacrosse and beach volleyball.
Until 2006, Seattle U. had been in compliance with the gender equity requirements stated in the Title IX athletic conditions. Because the gender ratio of all students was consistent with the gender ratio of student athletes, the school was considered to be in agreement with the conditions of the department.
But when Seattle U. began adding sports to the program, the numbers began to get uneven.
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