Bio

There were many positive and dramatic changes within women's sports during Jane Fisk’s 35 years at Carnegie Mellon. The longtime athletics administrator, educator and coach retired in 1987 after wearing a variety of hats and impacting the lives of many students throughout her career. The 1970's and 1980's brought much growth to Carnegie Mellon women's programs in which Fisk played a huge factor – the implementation of Title IX legislation, the Presidents' Athletic Conference incorporated women's sports, women's sports transitioned from the AIAW to the NCAA and the UAA was formed. As a founding pioneer, trailblazing a path for women in athletics, Fisk received numerous commendations in her lifetime. She taught and coached a variety of sports ranging from softball, field hockey, volleyball, basketball, tennis and fencing.