No. 119       Center for Student Support and Special Education

 
Brief Explanation:

Item III G5 of Title IX, Gender Equity states that when a particular class contains a substantially disproportionate number of students of one gender, necessary action is taken to ensure that the disproportion is not a result of discriminatory counseling or appraisal materials. Gender disproportions are corrected, when feasible, through recruitment efforts, master and individual schedule changes, and any other means possible.

In order to remain in compliance, a report of gender imbalances for secondary course enrollments will be sent to schools under separate cover. The report will be reviewed and monitored once each semester to ensure that course/activity labeling and scheduling are done in a manner that avoids separation of students on the basis of gender. Courses found out of balance must be adjusted to improve gender balance and a plan must be developed to aggressively recruit the underrepresented gender in nontraditional classes. The corrections and plan will be due April 13, 2001, and will be used for Title IX, Gender Equity compliance. 

In order to comply with Title IX, and balance all courses (other than classes dealing exclusively with sex and sexuality) by gender, master schedules must be reviewed prior to the start of each semester.

Gender balance should be reviewed by accessing the Student Information System. Choose Query under the Reports button. Then enter query id163, press Search, click on Execute, enter school year, e.g., 20002001, and enter location ID. Gender counts will appear by course number and section. Call the Support Desk at (619) 725-7500 if you have any questions about the Student Information System and Query.

If you have any questions, please call Patt Richards at (858) 490-8677.

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Distribution: Lists B, E, and F