At the 1970 and 1972 National Conventions, the University of Alabama Circle introduced an amendment to the National Constitution to admit women into the Society. In June 1972, Title IX of the "Education Amendments Act of 1972" prohibited sex discrimination in federally assisted educational programs and amended parts of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Professional and honor fraternities were included in Title IX.
The University of Alabama Circle introduced a proposal at the 1970 and 1972 National Conventions to include women in the Society through an amendment to the National Constitution, which was later reinforced by Title IX of the "Education Amendments Act of 1972". This legislation prohibited sex-based disparities in federally supported educational programs and modified parts of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Professional and honor fraternities were also included.