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By J. Klmberly Cihlar Institul Oamtcoch staff writw Mandel Two educational programs at USC. the Mid-Atlantic ADDalachian Acco; Race Desegregation Assistance Center (MAARDAC) and the Title f " IX Institute, are working to w alleviate race and sex MAA discrimination within the school district districts of North Carolina ac- accord cording to Albert V. Mayrhofer, Mayrhc director of the USC Office of way w< Management, Budget and Plan- DAC 1 ning. ine iwo programs received themse $273,000 and $229,000 from federal informi funding, respectively. MAAE problen The Title IX Institute is a part of1 J^ray the Social Probiems Research [rayed Charity dancel T*** contest slated I | By Leigh Grogan | Aulttanf Now* editor A 24-hour Great USC Dance-a- ^ thon will be held Friday and Saturday in the Russell House & Ballroom to raise money for the g J Muscular Dystrophy Association, :$ fe MDA. The Dance-a-thon, coordinated by Sigma Alpha Epsilon Frater- & nity, SAE, and sponsored jointly by :* Citizens and Southern, C&S Bank, Miller Brewing Co. and WNOKFM, is open to the general public, :? { according to David Irviw, chair- _ ^ man of the SAE steering committee. Registration is being held through Thursday on the second | floor Russell House, the MDA H office or WNOK-FM. The entry fee j| is $1, and Irvin said each par- [1 ticipant will receive a T-shirt for H registering. t TKn anaa-qam o I A a uv Ayunwa uivii u^giiia l" l lUQ) | at 6 p.m. and ends Saturday at 6 j" p.m. Every dancer will receive a prize, according to Irvin. Miller is donating the door prizes, and C&S ] Bank is donating two $250 savings bonds as grand prizes. mmmmm Organizations, businesses and individuals have pledged specific amounts of money for each hour the couple dances. The couples will be competing in Wi two categories: those sponsored by \ H an organization and those who collect pledges themselves. To be eligible for the grand prize, the couple must have $200 or more in I pledges. The grand prize will be awarded to the couple who raises the most money and completes the 24 hours, according to Irvin. SAE submitted a proclamation to Gov. Richard W. Riley which he j signed declaring the weekend MDA Weekend. The fraternity is coordinating the Dance-a-thon, and Irvin said, "We feel by making it a university event and not just a fraternity-sponsored function, mote DeoDle (students and the public) can become involved." Table tents, posters and TV and radio commercials have been used to publicize the dance contest. Money has also been allocated by the Student Allocations Commission for operation of the ballroom including lighting and sound. I ice, sex bias Discrimir :e and directed by Elizabeth stances of this, but I II SntAntinnol " MmmkA< II uiwiiviuuui | majiiiUJ rdintz to A R Macon ^he $273,000 g fe provost for research MAARDAC is used i C "will be a joint project ?!oye?sfa ?^?"1rZ b College of Education. Mayrhofer said. We the people need and I RDAC assists school s in solving their problems, the resources, someti iing to Mayrhofer. of state. Where peo] )fer said he is "proud of the are involved, you r e've worked out." MAAR- sitive," Mayrhoffer i helps the schools help Ives, Mayrhofer said, "by According to Mand Jig the people of the facts." IX Institute, is a "fed DAC identifies such institute which serv ns as "hidden stereotypes and secondary sch< a child's textbook: poor them to conform to ed as black and rich por- Title IX." Title IX ii as white. 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I equality for males and females all federally funded educatioi rrnntori tr? i institutions inrliiHino TTSf to pay "em- The Title IX workers he i programs/' workshops and training sessions And out what school districts to help elimini then bring in sex discrimination," Macon sa "The schools must ask for c mes from out assistance," Mayrhofer said. 1 pie's feelings $229,000 funded to the first-ye nust be sen- program of Title IX Institute said. used for counseling work w ell, The Title erally funded ices primary Kpgf/ SOUTH EI wis, helping Ky'-Yl ori the rules of A , tl ??1 s part of the If . .. to IdlK With $ ler Education A ~ , , M Problem preqnar fls%P?sssssssga . Au , v i |j Abortion counsel I Pregnancy testis 15,20 II* Family planning . &22. ? | Speakers for sch wood I I 254-4368 ?r 1 in S.C. 1-800-9 O.OO $ 1 I I 1611 Tw N UP? I ? JiH IHIWI |?wm? rravel | I 24-Hour An j 2nd. | 1a "CONFIDENT!/ uiYI SO M EON allelic u-y?U Rl.. SAT. 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