Marshall to reinstate swimming, diving group

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Marshall University simply introduced they’re reinstating its girls’s swimming and diving group throughout a Board of Governors assembly Wednesday.

The board additionally accredited to create a brand new stunt program.

The college is holding a press convention at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday with extra particulars.

In an announcement, the college said, “The decision follows a special meeting of the Marshall University Board of Governors on Wednesday morning and reflects an updated implementation strategy for advancing the university’s commitment to Title IX participation opportunities, financial stewardship, and the long-term sustainability of Marshall Athletics.”

In February, the college introduced it was reducing the swimming and diving group on the finish of the season.

Marshall President Brad Smith mentioned the three components resulting in the choice had been monetary, infrastructure and Title IX alignment.

On Wednesday, President Smith mentioned, “What changed was the recommended implementation strategy for achieving those goals,” Smith mentioned. “External Title IX consultation indicated that eliminating a women’s program could potentially place the university outside the safe harbor framework of Title IX, even when the long-term result would be an increase in participation opportunities for women.

“When new information changes the pathway forward, responsible leadership reassesses,” he continued. “This decision allows us to retain the Swim & Dive program while continuing to expand opportunities for women and moving forward constructively for our student-athletes and our university.”

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