Drury University does not recognize [or permit] student organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, color, religion, gender, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/or ability status in any of its programs, activities, services, benefits, or membership practices. Under Title IX of the U.S. Education Act Amendment of 1972, certain exemptions may be granted for groups such as intercollegiate and intramural athletics, social fraternities and sororities, girl scouts, and boy scouts.