Iowa Athletics Sports Sponsorship FAQ: Why Are We Making The Announcement Now?
Iowa Athletics Sports Sponsorship FAQ: Why Are We Making The Announcement Now?
What impact do these decisions have on Gender Equity and Title IX compliance?
The University of Iowa remains committed to adhering to federal Title IX gender equity
compliance. This plan will allow us to continue to provide equitable national championship and
academic opportunities for our student-athletes in compliance with Title IX.
Could the university and athletic department utilize endowments to retain some or all the
programs?
We are extremely thankful for the support of our loyal and generous donors. Endowments
typically have donor-directed restrictions that indicate the specific area of support or type of
support. While Iowa Athletics receives significant private support, these efforts in and of
themselves, cannot support the escalating and compounding costs of supporting excellence
across the board.
How will Iowa Athletics assist student athletes who choose to transfer to other NCAA
programs?
We hope that all student athletes would choose to remain and receive their degree from Iowa.
However, should a student-athlete decide to continue their education at another institution, the
athletics department compliance office will assist all student athletes on a personal level. All
necessary documentation will be provided in a timely manner to ensure student-athletes can
transfer efficiently.
What are the plans, given the unknowns of COVID-19 if a sport program is unable to field
a full, competitive roster?
It is our intent to compete during the 2020-2021 academic year. If due to COVID-19, or other
factors, we are unable to complete a sport season we will continue to honor the student-athlete
scholarships and coaches’ contract. Iowa will honor all athletic financial aid agreements until
the student completes their undergraduate degree at Iowa, or until such time the student chooses
to transfer to another institution.