In 1972, the 5C’s offered their first women’s varsity sports, thanks to the newly-passed Title IX which mandated equal numbers of men’s and women’s sports teams.
Tag: Title IX
Long before Title IX ensured equal access, women made their own place in 5C athletic spaces
Pre-Title IX, women made their own way, leading successful athletic careers with little institutional help.
Revelations of harassment and assault at Pitzer bring outpouring of calls for accountability
Following multiple allegations of abusive behavior against a Pitzer College student, 5C student groups came together in support of survivors and demanded more effective action from administration regarding cases of sexual assault and harassment.
OPINION: DIII women’s sports deserve greater institutional support
Colleges have a responsibility to provide institutional support to Division III women’s athletes to help them make up for disparities in donations and networking opportunities, argues Madison Lewis PO ’23.
CMC student groups condemn Ath speaker: ‘Too many of our peers are hurting’
Claremont McKenna College’s Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum hosted Northwestern University professor Laura Kipnis on Oct. 6. Known for controversial angles on sensitive subjects ranging from Title IX to “sexual politics on campus,” her invitation to speak attracted broad criticism from students who said it was detrimental to survivors and campus culture.
6C Title IX policy revisions reflect order for formal grievance process, live hearings
The 6C Interim Title IX Policy was revised in late January in an effort to comply with an order mandated under the Trump administration.
ASPC passes resolution addressing Title IX policy concerns, calls for trauma-informed support for survivors
ASPC unanimously passed a resolution addressing concerns and issues with the 6C interim Title IX policy introduced in August, ASPC President Payal Kachru PO ’21 announced in a Sept. 25 email.
The Claremont Colleges announce revised, interim 6C Title IX policy
The Claremont Colleges’ new interim Title IX policy simplifies cross-campus cases, but some students, including Advocates, questioned the way in which the policy was drafted.
5C athletes and coaches speak on gender diversity in 5C coaching staff
The majority of women’s teams at the Claremont Colleges are head coached by males. Athletes and coaches share differing perspectives.
OPINION: Lack of clarity on sexual assault reporting is a disaster waiting to happen
Vaguely defined terminology and a lack of centralized, updated resources around sexual violence leave students vulnerable and isolated.