Athletics Department scores twice with new football facility

By By Eric Jorgensen

Monday, February 13, 2006

Two for the price of one: That is the deal the Athletics Department plans to receive with the building of the new football facility.

Not only will this accomplish the department’s five-year strategic plan goal of the new facility, but will also help meet the goal of increased Title IX compliances.

The building of the football facility will open up offices in Wagnon Student Athlete Center for use by Women’s Athletics and Olympic sports.

Athletics Director Lew Perkins first announced the plans for the soon-to-be old football offices located in Wagnon on Feb. 5, during a football press conference.

Associate Athletics Director Jim Marchiony elaborated on Perkins’ announcement.

“Title IX includes everything from scholarships to office space,” Marchiony said. “The more opportunities we give to Women’s Athletics, the more we are in compliance with Title IX.”

Marchiony said there are over a dozen offices that would be made available for Women’s Athletics and Olympics sports.

Associate Athletics Director Kelly Mehrtens explained the importance of the available offices.

“Anytime you have an opportunity to house all your sports in the same area it helps,” Mehrtens said. “It helps with commradery.”

Mehrtens said the teams would interact more by being in the same building, which would help spur enthusiasm and support from one team to another. More enthusiasm and support among teams could inevitably help with overall team success.

Mehrtens said nothing is set in stone in regards to which sport will get which office.

Most Women’s Athletics and Olympic sports are currently housed in Parrott Athletic Center and Allen Fieldhouse.

Title IX is an amendment passed in 1972, which requires equal opportunity in the academic sphere for men and women. This carries over to athletics as well.

— Edited by Janiece Gatson

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