How were participants counted for purposes of Title IX compliance?
The participant count was completed using the participant definition set forth in the 1996 Clarification of the Three Part Test published by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The Office of Civil Rights, the agency who monitors compliance, requires the number to be calculated by counting the number of active student-athletes on each sport roster on the first day of competition of that sport and the number of any medical “non-counters.” In its review, the Task Force took into account whether or not current squad sizes ensure that all student-athletes have an equitable opportunity to participate and the recommendations for sport additions reflect their findings. Please understand that the Equity & Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) requires the count to include student-athletes whose eligibility is exhausted, but who continue to receive athletic scholarship aid.
