FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE COMMITMENT TO NON-DISCRIMINATION

Florida Southern College is committed to administer all educational and employment activities in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, and thereby does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, gender, marital status, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, veteran status as protected under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act, and any other protected category. This policy applies to Florida Southern College faculty, employees, students, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University policies, procedures, and processes. The College ascribes to equal opportunity practices and admits all of its students to the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or available to students and employees at the College.

Please reference http://www.flsouthern.edu/policies/notice-of-non-discrimination.aspx for more info on Florida Southern College's commitment to Title IX. 

What is Title IX?
A key part of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Title IX is a federal law that states, "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
 
Who does Title IX apply to?
Title IX applies to all educational institutions, both public and private, that receive federal funds. Almost all private colleges and universities must abide by Title IX regulations because they receive federal funding through federal financial aid programs used by their students.
 
How is Title IX applied to athletics?
Athletics programs are considered educational programs and activities. There are three basic parts of Title IX as it applies to athletics:
 
Participation: Title IX requires that women and men be provided equitable opportunities to participate in sports. Title IX does not require institutions to offer identical sports but an equal opportunity to play;                         
Scholarships: Title IX requires that female and male student-athletes receive athletics scholarship dollars proportional to their participation; and                         
Other benefits: Title IX requires the equal treatment of female and male student-athletes in the provisions of: (a) equipment and supplies; (b) scheduling of games and practice times; (c) travel and daily allowance/per diem; (d) access to tutoring; (e) coaching, (f) locker rooms, practice and competitive facilities; (g) medical and training facilities and services; (h) housing and dining facilities and services; (i) publicity and promotions; (j) support services and (k) recruitment of student-athletes.
 Does Title IX apply only to athletics?
Although it is the application of Title IX to athletics that has gained the greatest public visibility, the law applies to every single aspect of education, including course offerings, counseling and counseling materials, financial assistance, student health and insurance benefits and/or other services, housing, marital and parental status of students, physical education and athletics, education programs and activities, and employment.

NCAA TITLE IX RESOURCES
Celebrating 50 Years of Title IX: https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2017/6/19/title-ix-at-50-years.aspx?id=432
Gender Equality and Title IX: https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2016/3/2/gender-equity-and-title-ix.aspx
Title IX FAQ: https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2014/1/27/title-ix-frequently-asked-questions.aspx