Eastern Progress Eastern Progress 1974-1975 Eastern Kentucky University Year 1974 Eastern Progress - 29 Aug 1974 Eastern Kentucky University This paper is posted at Encompass. http://encompass.eku.edu/progress 1974-75/1 "V 5tyr ItnBtmi Progr^SB VoL 53, No. 1 Official Student Publication of Eastern Kentucky University 16 Pages Thursday, August 29. 1974 Under Title IX Women's regulations reformed HY T. G. MOOHK for women's athletics. However, they do Martin said "the main change we would Title IX which pose not only interpretive News Editor not require the integration of college have would be in women's athletics, and problems to univeristy officials, but also Although the outward signs may not be athletic teams. Schools need only if we make women's athletics com- the important matter of how to im- noticeable to most students this provide athletic programs when parable to men's athletics,fi would cost plement many of Title IX s provisions semester, campus life tor women is an interest has been expressed on the us a great deal of money." But one thing is certain: colleges and headed for some drastic changes in the part of the students for a particular Universities and interested universities receiving federal aid will be near future. sport. However, the rules require organizations have until October IS of required to provide equal facilities, The Department of Health, Education schools to actively seek out such interest. this year to file comments with HEW. opportunities and treatment to both men and Welfare (HEW), has put together a Neither do the regulations require Eastern is taking a position much like and women alike Failure to comply with set of proposed regulations regarding sex equal expenditures for women's athletics that of most other schools in the state, the measures when they become ef discrimination in public higher education compared to that for men. But officials which is according to Administration fective could result in a school's loss of which are designed to desegregate the of the National Collegiate Athletic Vice-President Dr. J.C. Powell, a "wait federal money, and possible court action. sexes in many areas of college life. Association, (NCAA) have raised and see" attitude. The regulations, known as Title IX, are questions about the rules as they relate to New federal regulations such as Title part of the Education Amendments of revenue producing sports, such as IX will be receiving closer attention here 1972, and probably won't go into effect basketball and football. The NCAA has from the school's new affirmative action Progress until next school year, providing they are already registered substantial comment officer, Rebecca Broaddus. approved by President Ford. with HEW on its position, and most The regulations contains a brief clause The proposed rules cover four main schools, including Eastern and others in which calls for "remedial action to ' areas, all directly affecting the Eastern Kentucky, are looking closely to the overcome the effects of previous pick-up campus: housing and segregation in NCAA for leadership in interpreting and discrimination on the basis of sex." Just general, admissions, employment and reacting to the regulations. what that phrase entails, no one is yet athletics. This last area is proving to be University president Dr. Martin told sure. the stickler for most of Kentucky's major the Progress that "Eastern expects to In housing, schools will be required to locations schools. comply full with the regulations when apply the same regulations in women's Such courses as hygiene, physical they are signed by President Ford. "We dormitories that now apply to men. Here are the locations where copies of education and others would be required don't think there will be any substantial Evening hours for women would be to be open to both sexes, with seperate change the second semester" of this the Progress may be picked up each prohibited if the same rules did not apply week: but equal instruction in these areas school year, said Martin, "we think that to men. Like most other schools, Eastern prohibited. However, colleges will be most of the changes will come next fall." saw this change coming and con- Classroom Buildings: Moore, Combs permitted to retain the practice of sequently, have phased out women's and Wallace. providing seperate locker and shower Dr. Martin said be had not decided hours except for a freshman curfew. Dorms: (Women) rooms. Co-ed housing will also not be whether the university will register When and if the rules go into effect, Sullivan.. required. comments with HEW on the regulations freshman curfew would also be banned. Case McGregor In the area of admissions, the rules before the October 15 deadline. But There arc more than several areas of Deith Walters forbid the use of entrance examinations Bumham Telford which discriminate on the basis of sex, Combs Hall Clay marital status or pregnancy. Martin says The regulations also provide for the Dorms: (Men) treatment of pregnancy as any other Martin temporary physical disability, and would Students should like Mattox Dupree allow a female student or university O'Donnell Commonwealth employee to be excused from school Todd At the barber shop activities in the event of pregnancy, with campus improvements Also: While some students sweltered in the heat during registration, at least one found time the school required to readmit her at the Dr. Martin says he hopes there will be University Bookstore for a haircut. Heinz Bonneman puts the scissors to the locks of Becky Hanner, a junior end of pregnancy. The rules do not BY MIKE LYNCH English major from Ashland. Staff Writer no more "pot parties" on campus; recent Powell Building specify that the pregnancy must relate to warnings of brain and genetic damage Brockton Laundry rooms a married woman in order to be ap- During a press conference and lun- caused by marijuana have changed his plicable. cheon for staff members of the Progress view of "pot", he added. In employment, the measures are Saturday, President Martin announced The fee schedule received a few similar to rules on equal opportunity the date for groundbreaking for a new changes: dorm rates rose tio to equalize already enacted by Congress. They health services building- on Septmember the fee paid by men and women: The Cunningham heads Vets program forbid discrimination on the basis of sex 30. dropping of the ten dollar fee for in the hiring or consideration of ap- Two other structures on campus, the women's self-regulated hours caused the BY^HARON MOORE plicants for employment. Equal pay and Cammack and Foster music buildings, Staff Writer their individual payment inquiries. He the approximate 1,010 veterans on and off rise. The "health fee" rose from $3 to $5. campus, there is only a small percentage benefits for women are required. will undergo renovations this school The fee for replacing a lost key went will also act as a counseling service for The new Veterans,' Administration's those veterans benefiting from the VA who have problems and need help. But The implications of Title IX are also year. from $1 to $6.50. representative on campus is Michael important to elementary and secondary Dr. Martin said he thinks returning program. this small group of people is who Cun- Cunningham. The VA's new program, ningham hopes to be able to help! schools. Title IX not only covers colleges students will be pleased with im- Dr. Martin said food prices will As a claims expediter. Cunningham which began August 1, is designed to will try to eliminate many payment and universities financed—with federal provements on campus. The dormitories hopefully remain stable, except for foods provide personalized service to veterans The Veterans Administration's "man money, but all schools which receive are in "excellent shape." some having with high sugar content. Sugar prices delays caused by changes of address, on campus" is located in Room 209 of the receiving educational assistance benefits dependency status or a change in school federal assistance. The only exemptions received new,«oats of paint in places, and have increased more than 100 per cent in under the GI Bill. Coates Administration Building. The to the new rules are institutions which one, McGregor, having received a new the past few months. courses. He will also be on hand to telephone number is 622-1630. According to the new program, each assure that proper certification is made have been traditionally single sex, and roof. A "greatly enhanced security In the area of student financial college in the nation will have a vet-Rep most military academies. system" around the dorms should also assistance, Dr. Martin said the by both student and the school. on campus or have access to a traveling Serving as a liaison between the The hot issue in Title IX is that which make them safer. But Martin says university's situation is "much im- Vet-Rep from a nearby college on a Hill becomes relates to college athletics. The rules "pilfering" will goon as it has in the past, proved." He said there is plenty of campus veterans groups and the ad- regular basis. ministration, he will provide in- would require schools to provide equal unless students determine to do money for both grants and work-study Cunningham, who joined the VA in scholarship opportunities and facilities something to change that situation. programs. tercommunication between the two on chairperson 1974, was one of 1,327 Vet-Reps hired or benefit and VA matters. appointed from within the VA for the Dr Roberta B Hill, chairman of the A Vietnam Era veteran, Cunningham Department of Hume Economics at positions.