The NAIA Council of Presidents has voted 20-0 to prohibit transgender women from competing in women's sports. President/CEO Jim Carr telling CBS: “For us, we believed our first responsibility was to create fairness and competition in the NAIA. ... We also think it aligns with the reasons Title IX was created. You're allowed to have separate but equal opportunities for women to compete. [...] It's important to know that the male sports are open to anyone.” St. Ambrose President/COP Chair Amy Novak: “The task force spent nearly two years reviewing research, meeting with experts to better understand potential policy challenges, and obtaining feedback from multiple membership groups. With this policy, the NAIA has made its best effort to allow for the inclusion of transgender athletes in any way which does not impact the competitive fairness of women's sports. Our priority is to protect the integrity of women's athletics and allow them equal opportunity to succeed.” (link)