Getting to Know Title IX
Whenever the question of why Cal State Fullerton no longer fields an NCAA football team is raised, many explanations abound. Fan apathy, a poor win/loss record, lack of support from the administration, exorbitant costs to maintain the program and inevitably, Title IX are some of the reasons offered. The truth is there is not just one reason why the Cal State Fullerton Football program was dropped. Now that the climate is warming to the idea of bringing back the Titan Football Team in some capacity, one of the main obstacles will be Title IX compliance. For those that are unfamiliar with with Title IX, known as the Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act or the “Gender Equity Law,” here are some resources to help understand the history and the potential pitfalls resurrecting the Titan Football team faces. Read the rest of this entry »

