June 1999 NWSA put on a successful conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Supreme Court rules that college athletic programs receiving federal funding must have equal numbers of male and female athletes. This furthered the mission of Title IX, passed in the mid 1970s. A joint appointment was made with the Asian Studies Department. The program is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a series of community actions.
International collaborations continue to develop in Latin America and Europe.
Women's Studies is particularly strong in Canada, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, the Scandinavian countries, India, Australia, and New Zealand. 2000 More than 700 Women's Studies programs exist in the United States, many offer a concentration, certificate, minor or major degree. Women's Studies is expanding in Latin, America, China, Japan, Korea and the countries of the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. The Department maintains a strong commitment to excellence of teaching and research, and is taking a leadership role in college and university affairs. 2000 New Women's Studies courses and programs continue to be developed at all levels of education and in all types of institutions.