History of the Women in Athletic Training Committee
1972 President Nixon signed into law the Higher Education Act, Title IX of that law prohibited sex discrimination in school and college athletic programs
1974 * January: NATA Board of Directors (NATABOD), an Ad Hoc committee on women in athletic training was appointed (Koenigsberg & Arrighi, 1975; Wilson, 1974 a). The following women agreed to serve as members of the committee: Margorie Albohm, Kaye Cosby, Linda Hammett, Sherry Kosek, Linda Treadway, Sue Schnieder and Gail Weldon. Holly Wilson was named Chair (Wilson, 1974 a). The purpose of the committee was to ".identify the needs of women trainers and make recommendations on how the N.A.T.A. can provide for the advancement of women in athletic training." (Wilson, 1974 a, p. 11). The committee was asked to submit a detailed report to the NATABOD by May 15, 1974 and a presentation defending the recommendations on June 8, 1974 (Wilson, 1974 a).
*June 10: the Ad Hoc committee members and other interested women met for the first time in Kansas City; the purpose was to discuss objectives for women in athletic training
*June 11: the committee presented its recommendations to the NATABOD. The specific requests were that women representatives be appointed to all existing standing committees of the NATA, and liaisons were to be appointed
1989 Spring: The first snippet by the Task Force was printed in the NATA News: "Future issues and concerns", p.1.
1990 September: "Profile of first female ATC, Sherry Kosek Babagian", p.12. NATA News
1992 March: "Future issues and concerns", p.2. NATA News
November: "Leadership Roles", p.4. NATA News
1994 March: at the District 4 meeting in Fort Wayne, Indiana when the
concept of a NATA Women in Athletic Training Task Force was discussed and conceptualized by Dr. Katie Grove, Indiana University; which was shared with the NATA Board of Directors
1995 February 3: The NATA Board of Directors approves the formation of a task force on Women in Athletic Training, to be funded from the FY '95-'96 contingency fund up to $10,000. Passed 10-0.
March: Katie Grove was appointed task force chair by ballot.
"Medical Concerns of the Female Athlete", abstract, p. 22. NATA News
April: Task Force organized by Katie Grove. Mission statement established and committee members from each district were selected (10-0).
Task Force Chair - Katie Grove PhD ATC/L
NATA Liason - Cynthia, "Sam" Booth PhD ATC
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District 2 - Sue Pressley Lephart PhD ATC |
The mission of the Women in Athletic Training Task Force was to research and prioritize issues of concern to women in the National Athletic Trainers' Association, and to then engage all of the NATA's members in problem solving.
The goals of the WATC Task Force were to:
- · Bridge the gap between women's and men's perceptions on similarities,
differences, and needs within the profession
- · Increase participation of women from all employment settings within all
governing levels of the NATA
- · Provide educational resources and opportunities designed to positively
impact the personal and professional lives of our membership
- · Improve employment opportunities for women and chances for advancement across all employment settings within the profession
- · Offer a network of support to all women in the profession
November: Developed and administered a survey identifying perceptions of the females in the NATA regarding opportunities in employment and professional service, family issues and their interaction with males in the athletic training profession. NATABOD voted to allocate $4,300 from the board of director's account for the Women In Athletic Training Task Force survey. (9-0, District X absent).
"Nutritional Concerns of Female Athletes", p. 4. NATA News
1996 March: The Women in Athletic Training Task Force developed a survey to query the female membership about their concerns and issues. One thousand certified women in athletic training were randomly surveyed. The top six concerns for certified women were: 1) family/personal life (32%), 2) lack of
opportunities (28%), sex specific issues (26%), 4) good ol' boys network (24%), 5) credibility (22%), and 6) salary (19%).
"Addressing the Issues for Women in Athletic Training," by Dawn McMullan. p. 4-5, 37. NATA News
June 11: A copy of the WATTF survey will be given to the Ethnic/ Minority Advisory Council by the NATABOD.
June 15: The NATABOD resolved the following: 1) to form, from the current task force members, a standing committee on women in athletic training with Katie Grove as chair, to be funded with the task force budget; staggered terms for committee member will be designated by the chair (10-0). 2) to approve from the contingency fund money to distribute the Women in Athletic Training Committee survey to male certified athletic trainers (10-0). 3) to approve from the contingency fund: $1,200 to fund Karen Manista as liaison to the National Federation Sports Medicine Advisory Committee; $4,062 for the Women in Athletic Training Committee to send its survey to 1000 male ATCs; $8235 to augment the Journal of Athletic Training budget; $7,000 for an extra meeting of the Journal committee to produce the December issue (10-0).
The NATABOD agreed to the following: 1) to be more cognizant of gender representation on committees/ task forces/ councils, etc. 2) President Falb will speak to Frank George about greater representation by women on the 50th Anniversary Task Force.
Survey results were presented to the NATA Board of Directors and to the membership at the NATA national meeting; The Women in Athletic Training Task Force became the Women in Athletic Training Committee. The former task force goals became the foundation of the new committee.
Mission Statement:
- · To research and prioritize issues of concern to women in the National Athletic Trainers' Association
- · To then engage all of the NATA's membership in problem solving discussions.
Goals:
- · To bridge the gap between women's and men's perceptions on similarities and differences and needs within the profession.
- · To increase participation of women from all employment settings within all governing levels of the NATA
- · To provide educational resources and opportunities designed to positively impact the personal and professional lives of our membership.
- · To improve employment opportunities for women and chances for advancement across all employment settings within the profession.
- · To offer a network of support to all women in the profession.
Short-term goals:
- · Establish a vehicle for informational exchange between the ACSM and NATA
- · Access quality speakers for pertinent presentations at the NATA national meeting.
MEMBERS
Chair - Katie Grove PhD ATC/L
District 1 -Margorie King District 6 - Kay Cosby
District 2 - Sue Lephart District 7 - Jennifer Stone
District 3 - Gail Parr District 8 - Beverly Sweet
District 4 - Gretchen Schlabach District 9 - Kathleen Stroia
District 5 - Kathy Courtney District 10 - Sherri Hedlund
"Women in Athletic Training Task Force Update," (no author listed), p. 29. NATA News
September 24: The NATABOD approved $500 from the contingency fund to sponsor a presentation about the Women in Athletic Training survey at the AAHPERD meeting in March 1997, which was presented by Katie Grove (10-0).
November: Laurie Samet replaced Susan Lephat as District 2 rep and in District 3 Pat Aronson replaced Gail Parr
December: mid year meeting - goals established based on survey results; survey administered to male members on the NATA.
1997 On of the first actions of the Women in Athletic Training Committee was to use the same 1996 survey to query the male membership about their concerns and issues. One thousand certified men in athletic training were randomly surveyed. The top six concerns for certified men were: 1) quotas/affirmative action (25%), 2) family/personal life (17%) 3) salary (15%), 4) lack of positions (12%), 5) limited opportunities (11%), 6) treating female athletes (9%)
Based on the results of the survey, the WATC developed "Sexual Harassment: What Every Athletic Trainer Should Know"; the NATA's first brochure addressing the topic.
The group addressed the membership via articles in the NATA News on a periodic basis.
June: Katie Grove presented the results of the sexual harassment survey, it was also NATABOD approved for publication in the NATA News, fax-on-demand, and NATA home page; business meeting; committee presented a session on "Leadership" at the national convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.
October - December: WATC District 1 representative position is vacant
December 5: The sexual harassment brochure was revised with legal counsel.
1998 January 27: The NATABOD voted to allot $3,760 from the contingency account to print 30,000 sexual harassment brochures ($3,106) and to fund the WATCs budget deficit ($652). (Passed 9-0, District X absent)
Janice Desi replaced Margorie King as WATC District 1 rep
March: "WATC Recommends Site for Family Help," (no author listed), p. 6. NATA News,
April: "WATC Addresses Sexual Harassment," (no author listed), p. 7. NATA News
May: "Mentors Identified as Key to Success," (no author listed), p. 6. NATA News
June 18: the committee did not present a session; but did put on a "Mentoring" workshop featuring Gabriella Sabatini at the national convention in Baltimore, MD
1999 June 16: The committee (Laurie Samet heading programming) presented a session on "Tennis & Athletic Training, featuring Billie Jean King" at the national convention in Kansas City, MO
Marjorie Albohm (REF President) and Karen Toburen are inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame
July: WATC District 9 representative position is vacant until 2000
September: WATC District 5 representative position is vacant until Decemeber
December: Sydney Ringer replaced Kathy Courtney as District 5 representative
2000 February: Lisa Marsh replaced Kathleen Stroia as District 9 representative
April: Carrie Graham replaced Sheri Hedlund as District 10 representative
June 28: Top priority of this committee meeting was the Gail Weldon Award
June 29: The committee presented a session on "Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Transferring your skills to the private sector." at the national convention in Nashville, TN sponsored by Johnson & Johnson.
October: Marjorie King was appointed new committee chair
November 9: the NATABOD approved the creation of the Gail Weldon Woman Athletic Trainer Award (10-0-0).
December: District 1 rep position is vacant; District 2 is vacant until August 2001
2001 February: "Leadership Opportunities Increase," by Laurie Samet, MS, PT, SCS, ATC, and Bev Sweet, MA, ATC, p. 34. NATA News
April: "WATC Survey Identifies Quality of Life as Challenge," by Gretchen Schlabach, PhD, ATC, p. 43. NATA News
June: "Committee Presents Symposium on Women's Issues in Athletics," by Jenny Stone, ATC, p. 44. NATA News
June 23: The committee presented an updated session on "Medical Considerations for the Female Athlete" at the national convention in Los Angeles, CA. Inaugural presentation of the Gail Weldon Award was given to Kathie S. Courtney PhD ATC at the awards banquet; established in Gail Weldon's honor to highlight the accomplishments of women in the profession.
August: "Mentoring Never Goes Out of Style," by Sydney Ringer, MS, ATC/L, and Curtis McAuliff, ATC, p. 52. NATA News
Lisa Camillone replaced Laurie Samet as District 2 representative; District 8 is vacant
October: "The Women of Athletic Training," by Carrie Graham, MA, ATC, and Gretchen Schlabach, PhD, ATC, p. 50. NATA News
December: "The Evolution of the Women in Athletic Training: From Task Force to Committee," by Gretchen Schlabach, PhD, ATC, and Carrie Graham, MA, ATC, p. 50. NATA News
2002 March: "WATC Projects Benefit Membership" by Margorie A. King, MS, ATC, PT, p.50. NATA News
June 18: At the Annual Symposium, Dallas, TX, the committee presented an updated session featuring Donna Lopiano, Executive Director of the Women's Sports Foundation shared her insights into "Title IX and Athletic Training"
New members Kathy Tate Meyer, ATC of District 4 and Kelli Sabiston, MA, ATC/L of District 9 were present at committee meeting
September: "WATC Finds the Web a Great Way to Get the Word Out!" by Pat Aronson, Med, ATC, p.52. NATA News
November: Cathy Supak, ATC replaces Kathy Dieringer as District 6 representative
Committee reorganizes in an effort to focus on its committee goals to effectively attain its mission statement. In an effort to do so it has adapted the use of Action Plans for all sub-committee work.
* indicates information from the "WOMEN IN ATHLETIC TRAINING: THEIR CAREER AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES" By René Revis Shingles A DISSERTATION PROPOSAL, Submitted to Michigan State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Department of Kinesiology 2000
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