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A story coming from the Black Hills Pioneer about how the BOR is going to shift some funds for Title IX compliance.
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?n...6930&rfi=6
Board of Regents looking to shift money around to aid in Title IX
By Bob Mercer, State Capitol Bureau May 10, 2005
PIERRE -The state Board of Regents is looking at shifting more money internally to help pay for improving women's athletic facilities to a standard equal to men's programs at South Dakota's public universities.
The regents, who govern the six universities, failed to win support earlier this year from Gov. Mike Rounds or the state Legislature for additional funding to complete the women's athletics projects.
The regents need $1.2 million to fully pay for their plan to comply with federal Title IX requirements.
The plan calls for spending $3.2 million on construction and renovations. The regents have previously raised about $1.9 million from student fees and internal budget adjustments.
The regents will discuss where to turn for the remaining $1.2 million when they meet later this week in Sioux Falls.
They are considering a proposal from their executive director, Tad Perry, that would make about $332,500 available.
The money currently is earmarked for rewarding the universities for their performance on goals set by the regents, such as reducing student drop-out rates.
The proposal under consideration would distribute the money to the universities based on their remaining Title IX funding needs.
Black Hills State University at Spearfish would receive the largest chunk at $146,776, followed by the University of South Dakota at Vermillion $111,585; South Dakota State University at Brookings $61,741; Dakota State University at Madison $11,901; and Northern State University at Aberdeen $2,493.
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology at Rapid City would receive nothing under the plan. . . .
"Support and introduction are two different things. There will always be more demands on the general fund than we are able to immediately address," said Rob Skjonsberg, the governor's chief of staff.
"While understanding the importance of Title IX, we are still required to live within our means and prioritize. Such was the case this legislative session as it applies to Title IX," he continued. "The fact of the matter is that there is no immediate danger of losing federal funds or of a lawsuit relating to non-compliance."
The upgrades for women's athletics were identified as necessary by a private consultant. Alden & Associates of Amherst, Mass., was hired by the university system to analyze South Dakota's compliance with the federal Title IX law that prohibits discrimination in athletic activities and scholarships.
The voluntary review found that women's sports needed to be added or expanded, while playing fields, courts, locker rooms and offices needed to be improved. The $1.2 million shortfall applies to the facility improvements.
A lot of people laughed about equestrian when the SDSU administration first proposed it. Looks Like President Miller and Dr. Oien where ahead of the curve yet again. It is nice to have leaders with vision. 8)
Go State! ;D
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?n...6930&rfi=6
Board of Regents looking to shift money around to aid in Title IX
By Bob Mercer, State Capitol Bureau May 10, 2005
PIERRE -The state Board of Regents is looking at shifting more money internally to help pay for improving women's athletic facilities to a standard equal to men's programs at South Dakota's public universities.
The regents, who govern the six universities, failed to win support earlier this year from Gov. Mike Rounds or the state Legislature for additional funding to complete the women's athletics projects.
The regents need $1.2 million to fully pay for their plan to comply with federal Title IX requirements.
The plan calls for spending $3.2 million on construction and renovations. The regents have previously raised about $1.9 million from student fees and internal budget adjustments.
The regents will discuss where to turn for the remaining $1.2 million when they meet later this week in Sioux Falls.
They are considering a proposal from their executive director, Tad Perry, that would make about $332,500 available.
The money currently is earmarked for rewarding the universities for their performance on goals set by the regents, such as reducing student drop-out rates.
The proposal under consideration would distribute the money to the universities based on their remaining Title IX funding needs.
Black Hills State University at Spearfish would receive the largest chunk at $146,776, followed by the University of South Dakota at Vermillion $111,585; South Dakota State University at Brookings $61,741; Dakota State University at Madison $11,901; and Northern State University at Aberdeen $2,493.
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology at Rapid City would receive nothing under the plan. . . .
"Support and introduction are two different things. There will always be more demands on the general fund than we are able to immediately address," said Rob Skjonsberg, the governor's chief of staff.
"While understanding the importance of Title IX, we are still required to live within our means and prioritize. Such was the case this legislative session as it applies to Title IX," he continued. "The fact of the matter is that there is no immediate danger of losing federal funds or of a lawsuit relating to non-compliance."
The upgrades for women's athletics were identified as necessary by a private consultant. Alden & Associates of Amherst, Mass., was hired by the university system to analyze South Dakota's compliance with the federal Title IX law that prohibits discrimination in athletic activities and scholarships.
The voluntary review found that women's sports needed to be added or expanded, while playing fields, courts, locker rooms and offices needed to be improved. The $1.2 million shortfall applies to the facility improvements.
A lot of people laughed about equestrian when the SDSU administration first proposed it. Looks Like President Miller and Dr. Oien where ahead of the curve yet again. It is nice to have leaders with vision. 8)
Go State! ;D
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