To mark the 30^th anniversary of Title IX, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will host a display entitled "30 Years of Title IX" in the main lobby of the University Library from April 8 � 20.

Title IX is part of the Education Amendments passed by Congress in 1972 prohibiting discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance.

As a result of Title IX, women and girls have benefited from expanded athletic opportunities and more equitable facilities. Women who were under 10 when Title IX passed have much higher sports participation rates than women who grew up before Title IX. Fifty-five percent of the "post-Title IX" generation participated in high school sports, compared to 36 percent of the "pre-Title IX" generation. Because of Title IX, more women have received athletic scholarships and thus the opportunity for higher education that would not have been possible otherwise. In fact, many female Olympic athletes credit Title IX for the opportunity to attend college through athletic scholarships and to participate in sports. In addition, because of Title IX the salaries of coaches for women�s teams have increased.

The display consists of numerous panels detailing the history of Title IX and 30 years of success for girls and women. It is sponsored at UWSP by Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Leadership (WWHEL) and UWSP Athletics.

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