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Gender Equity in UC Davis Athletics
Volleyball player Avreeta Singh of Fresno enjoyed a decorated season as a freshman in 2006. Besides being named to the Division I All-independent second team, she was also chosen to represent UC Davis at the NCAA Leadership Conference during the spring. (Wayne Tilcock/Davis Enterprise photo)
Women's athletics are a high priority at UC Davis, which has received national honors for the strength and variety of its women's sports, including twice being named the best Division II school for women athletes by Sports Illustrated for Women.
Three times since 1991, the National Collegiate Athletic Association has selected a student-athlete from UC Davis as the NCAA Woman of the Year.
UC Davis currently sponsors 14 women's varsity sports, significantly more than the national average of 8.4, and two more than the 12 men's varsity sports.
Nona Richardson
Q&A with Nona Richardson
Nona Richardson, senior associate athletic director and senior woman administrator at UC Davis, shares her thoughts on Title IX gender equity and UC Davis. She joined UC Davis in April and brings with her 28 years of intercollegiate athletics experience as a student-athlete, coach and administrator.
Larry Vanderhoef
Statement of Chancellor Larry Vanderhoef
UC Davis Chancellor Larry Vanderhoef is ultimately responsible for the campus's compliance with all laws and regulations, including NCAA rules and federal Title IX regulations. He says, "UC Davis has a history of commitment to its female athletes and coaches and to expanding opportunities for women in competitive sports."
Greg Warzecka
Statement of Director of Athletics Greg Warzecka
Under Director of Athletics Greg Warzecka, UC Davis has been a leader in federal Title IX compliance, compiling an enviable record of participation opportunities for women, athletic aid distribution, the number of sports offered and overall equity.
Statement of Senior Associate Athletic Director Nona Richardson
Last updated August 30, 2007