> On a personal note I think that is disappointing that sports need to > be dropped in order for schools to be in accordance with Title > IX. The law should have had some provisions in it to allow schools > to figure out creative methods of balancing out the money. I suspect that Title IX doesn't have any specific provisions relating to sports. (Someone please correct me if I am wrong). The law prohibits discrimination by the institutions. If a school is found to be in violation of this law it is up to those enforcing the law to decide what steps are appropriate. I agree that dropping sports is a very poor way to comply with this law. But with limited budgets it's unlikely that this practice will change. It's always easier to cut than to add. Keith Kannenberg [log in to unmask] HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.