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Title IX Athletics Rule Delayed Again

The U.S. Department of Education seems to be putting its long-awaited Title IX athletics rule on the back burner

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Steve Ulrich
July 11, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 15 minutes

JULY 11, 2024 | written by STEVE ULRICH

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1. Title IX Athletics Rule Delayed Again

by Naaz Modan and Natalie Schwartz, Higher Ed Dive

“The U.S. Department of Education seems to be putting its long-awaited Title IX athletics rule on the back burner, according to a regulatory update from the Office of Management and Budget on Friday.

In its Spring 2024 Unified Agenda — which also included updates for high-profile forthcoming regulations on student debt relief — OMB moved the athletics proposal to a “long-term action” without a rough deadline, meaning the agency doesn’t expect a regulatory action within at least the next year.

The controversial rule is expected to provide a framework for colleges and schools to include or exclude transgender students from athletic teams aligning with their gender identities.”

» Driving The News. “Previously, the department had listed the regulation as being in the “final rule stage,” or one step away from release. Now, however, its final deadline is “to be determined,” per the agenda. The department did not respond to K-12 Dive’s request for comment on the indefinite delay.”

» Worth Noting. “Even if the department issues a Title IX athletics rule, however, the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the longstanding Chevron doctrine complicates its path — and the path of many other agency rules.”

CONFERENCES

2. Bean Named Little East Commissioner

“Following a nationwide search, current University of Southern Maine director of athletics Al Bean has been named the next commissioner of the Little East Conference (LEC). He will succeed Pamela S. Samuelson, who announced her retirement from the role earlier this year. He will assume his new duties September 2, 2024.

Bean is no stranger to the LEC, having served USM and the Conference in a variety of capacities over nearly five decades. He was appointed the director of athletics at Southern Maine in 1993 after previously serving as an assistant coach, sports information director and assistant athletic director at his alma mater. Bean was appointed the third commissioner of the LEC, serving in that capacity on a part-time basis from 1995-2000 when the Conference hired its first full-time commissioner, Dr. William A. Moore, after serving as the LEC’s first publicist from 1986-90.

» What They’re Saying. “As Commissioner, my goal will be to work closely with the presidents and athletic administrators to enhance the overall quality of the student-athlete experience, continue to provide access to quality championships and expand opportunities, where appropriate, that serve the best interests of students and the membership,” said Bean.

ACADEMICS

3. Smith Highlights Women’s Academic All-America XC/Track and Field Team

“Saint Benedict senior Fiona Smith was named the Academic All-America® Team Member of the Year for Division III cross country/track and field by College Sports Communicators.

A two-time first-team Academic All-American, Smith was selected as the USTFCCCA Scholar Athlete of the Year and Chi Alpha Sigma National Scholar Athlete of the Year in 2023. A mathematics major with a 4.00 GPA, she won the 10,000 meters and placed third in the 5000 meters at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field national championships. Smith started her productive year by winning the cross-country national title last fall.

Seventeen of the 49 members of the Academic All-America® Division III women’s track and field/cross country teams hold a perfect 4.00 GPA in their undergraduate work or graduate school. The 16 first team members have an average undergraduate GPA of 3.89. The entire women’s team holds a collective average undergraduate GPA of 3.88.

First Team

Liz Barre, Carnegie Mellon, Grad, 3.77/4.00, Energy Science, Technology & Policy
Megan Bell, Rochester, Jr., 3.95, Biomedical Engineering
Nikki Boon, Emory, Grad, 4.00/4.00, Neuroscience
Avery Campbell, Albion, Sr., 4.00, Biochemistry
Charlotte Frere, Augustana, So., 3.94, Biology & Kinesiology
Isabella Hogue, Nebraska Wesleyan, Sr., 4.00, Communication Studies
Sara Hoskins, Loras, Sr., 3.58, Electromechanical Engineering
Megan Johnson, Central, Sr., 3.94, Chemistry & Psychology
Victoria Kadiri, Johns Hopkins, Sr., 3.61, Occupational Therapy
Emma Kelley, Washington U., Grad, 3.91, Occupational Therapy
Laura Mathews, Stevens, Grad, 3.87/3.87, Engineering Management
Caroline McMartin, Central, Sr., 3.98, Biology
Madeline O’Connell, Rochester, Sr., 3.82, Neuroscience
Fiona Smith, Saint Benedict, Sr., 4.00, Mathematics
Kenadee Wayt, Mount Union, Grad, 4.00/4.00, Physician Assistant Studies
Kaitlyn Wilder, Dubuque, Grad, 3.88/3.83, Organizational Diversity & Inclusion Leadership

ACADEMICS
4. Settles Headlines Men’s Academic All-America XC/Track and Field Team

“Colorado College senior James Settles was named the Academic All-America® Team Member of the Year for Division III cross country/track and field by College Sports Communicators.

Settles, who has a 4,0 GPA in computer science, was named the Male Track Athlete of the Year by the SCAC. He finished eighth in the 5K at this year's national meet.

Thirteen of the 48 members of the Academic All-America® Division III men’s swimming & diving teams boast a perfect 4.0 GPA in their undergraduate work or graduate school. The 17 members of the first team have an average GPA of 3.93.”

First Team

Sam Acquaviva, MIT, Grad, 3.92/3.92, Computation & Cognition
Basheer Alramahi, John Carroll, Soph., 4.00, Biology
Garrett Clark, John Carroll, Grad, 3.86/3.96, Business Administration
Braedon Gilles, UW-Stevens Point, Sr., 3.96, Environmental Science & Mgmt.
Henry Hardart, MIT, Sr., 4.00, Chemistry and Biology
Ryan Harvey, Loras, Sr., 3.99, Politics & Philosohpy
Steven Hermsen, Carroll, Grad, 4.00/4.00, Physical Therapy
Noah Jorgenson, Central, Sr., 3.98, Business Management
Andrew McGovern, Carnegie Mellon, Sr., 3.98, Mechanical Engineering
Spencer Moon, Simpson, Sr., 3.78, Business Analytics
Otis Patterson, Dubuque, Grad, 4.00/4.00, Sport Management
Luke Schroeder, UW-La Crosse, r., 3.80, Statistics
James Settles, Colorado College, Sr., 4.00, Computer Science
Max Svienty, North Central (Ill.), Sr., 3.88, Elementary Education
They Theobald, Ohio Wesleyan, Jr., 3.95, Biochemistry
Isaac Wegner, UW-La Crosse, Sr., 3.97, Cultural & Social History / Anthropology
Kenneth Wei, MIT, Grad, 3.84/3.84, Health Sciences

#WhyD3
5. Give Division III Sports a Shot

by Riley Herron and Lewis Rand, Student Life

“For many incoming college students across the country, the image of the quintessential college experience includes some element of a sports game-day culture. If you ended up at WashU, that element most likely wasn’t a key component in your college decision.

Washington University competes in NCAA Division III, which for many students, serves as an easy excuse to ignore the WashU athletic teams. We’re here to tell you why that’s wrong.

While some students view competing in Division III as a weakness, it creates unique opportunities for student-athletes and Bears fans alike.”

» Situational Awareness. “Yes, WashU and the Division III schools it competes against may not have the name appeal or professional-level talent of an SEC or Big Ten powerhouse. Still, its student-athletes are more than capable of regularly competing at the highest levels of their sports and creating all of the drama and intensity in pursuit of conference and national championships that you are used to watching on television.”

» The Big Picture. “And unlike large Division I schools where athletics can be all-consuming, there is not a stark divide between students who are athletes and those who are not. Student-athletes will be in your classes, on your floor, and in the clubs you are involved in. As WashU volleyball head coach Vanessa Walby wrote last fall, “Our athletes aren’t just athletes. They are students, they are singers, they are improv comedians, they are researchers, they have similar interests as everyone else, and they really want to connect with everyone.”

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