Convocation

Celebrating 40th Anniversary of Title IX

The faculty and staff of Midway College invite you to attend our November convocation.

This year, marks the 40th anniversary of the Title IX decision. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 is the landmark legislation that bans sex discrimination in schools, whether it be in academics or athletics

Midway will host a panel discussion of women athletes and others on the impact of this decision and reflect on the past 40 years since it was passed.

The panel will include:

• Kathy DeBoer - Former UK Assistant Athletic Director & Executive Director, American Volleyball Coaches Association;
• Micci King, 1972 Springboard Diving Olympic Gold Medalist;
• Myra Blackwelter, former LPGA tour player and first female athletic full scholarship recipient at UK following Title IX; and 
• Stacey Reed Sheppard, Former UK Lady Cat and Two Time High School State Basketball Champion with Laurel County High School
• Dave Baker with WKYT will serve as the panel emcee

 For questions, contact the Office of Student Life at 859-846-5390.

Classes during this time period will be suspended.