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Registration open for NCAA Equity and Inclusion Forum

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Attendees are encouraged to register early for the NCAA Equity and Inclusion Forum, which will be conducted April 29-May 1, 2012, in New Orleans. 

In addition to the traditional Title IX and women in sports topics, this year’s forum will include presentations and best practices around issues of race and ethnicity, LGBT and disabilities.  

Coinciding with Jazz Fest, the event – formerly known as the Gender Equity and Issues Forum – will bring together affiliate organizations, partners and legal advisors, providing an opportunity to exchange ideas and network with campus and conference leadership. 

Agenda topics include:

• Five general session presentations on current topics related to women, race/ethnic minorities, disabilities, LGBT communities and international student-athlete participation. 
• Title IX overview discussing the law, the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, audits, sexual harassment, retaliation cases, equitable pay and personnel policies. 
• Developing policy on inclusion, hiring practices, staff and student-athlete behavior, and LGBT accommodation. 
• CEO engagement for a successful inclusion initiative, being an ally, and building successful employee resource groups. 
• Division I presidential retreat initiatives, certification and financial aid changes. 
• Mentoring and retaining coaches. 

Cost for NCAA member institutions and conference staff members is $350, which includes three nights in a hotel. Two night stays and day passes are also available. Students at NCAA member schools receive free day-pass admissions. 

The fee for federal government employees, high school employees, U.S. Olympic Committee and national governing bodies is $400. The cost for the general public is $500. 

For more information and to register online, visit the official registration page.