According to a report made by the Orange County Register , most of California’s community colleges have failed to fulfill Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX forbids gender discrimination in any educational institution.

California community colleges are still not spending as much money on women’s sports as they do on male sports. Although women make up more than half of full time students, they receive less than half in athletics.

Linda Joplin, chairwoman of the althetic equality commitee of theCalifornia chapter of the national organization for women, is not surprised at the newspapers findings. She says historically colleges have overlooked women’s sports in funding.

However, the report has received some criticism. “You have to incorporate all the information,” Karen Welliver, women’s basketball coach, said.

There are just more male athletes than there are women athletes.

Currently there is no women’s sport that is the equivalent of male football. Football receives the most money from educational institutions. Baseball is another sport that requires more athletes when compared to softball.

Marisol Rojas

Associate Editor

According to a report made by the Orange County Register , most of California’s community colleges have failed to fulfill Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX forbids gender discrimination in any educational institution.

California community colleges are still not spending as much money on women’s sports as they do on male sports. Although women make up more than half of full time students, they receive less than half in athletics.

Linda Joplin, chairwoman of the althetic equality commitee of theCalifornia chapter of the national organization for women, is not surprised at the newspapers findings. She says historically colleges have overlooked women’s sports in funding.

However, the report has received some criticism. “You have to incorporate all the information,” Karen Welliver, women’s basketball coach, said.

There are just more male athletes than there are women athletes.

Currently there is no women’s sport that is the equivalent of male football. Football receives the most money from educational institutions. Baseball is another sport that requires more athletes when compared to softball.

“I’m not going to complain about another coach receiving more than my team if their team is larger than mine,” Welliver said, Cerritos makes an effort.

It is hard to ignore what Title IX has done for female athletes since its passing in 1972. It has provided state and national competitions, scholarships and even the chance for a female to be a professional.

“I’ve seen Title IX evolve,” Weiller said, “I remember when we had to drive ourselves to games while the men athletes had a charter bus.”

There are still some campuses out there that need improvement.

“Not every school out there has equal facilities for women and men. Title IX can help push those schools further,” Weillver said, “at least now the dream is available.”

“I’m not going to complain about another coach receiving more than my team if their team is larger than mine,” Welliver said, Cerritos makes an effort.

It is hard to ignore what Title IX has done for female athletes since its passing in 1972. It has provided state and national competitions, scholarships and even the chance for a female to be a professional.

“I’ve seen Title IX evolve,” Weiller said, “I remember when we had to drive ourselves to games while the men athletes had a charter bus.”

There are still some campuses out there that need improvement.

“Not every school out there has equal facilities for women and men. Title IX can help push those schools further,” Weillver said, “at least now the dream is available.”