Archive for 2010

Faculty Senate recommends handbook changes

Belmont’s Faculty Senate voted to recommend adding “sexual orientation” to existing nondiscrimination policies in faculty, staff and student handbooks. The proposals, to be presented to the office of the provost for review, ask that the university’s written policies reflect Dr....

December 17th, 2010 | News | Read More

Senior pledge asks for commitment to social justice

Before this semester’s graduating class crosses the stage Friday evening, they will be asked to sign one more thing. This time, however, students will have the chance to sign and pledge for something they can stand up for in years to come. This document, the Graduation Pledge of Social and Environmental...

December 17th, 2010 | News | Read More

Proposal could halt Rose Park renovation

A proposed Metro Council ordinance could halt or delay renovation of Rose Park, intended to be the future home for six Belmont sports teams. Belmont President Bob Fisher quickly responded to the proposal in a statement in which he said, “I am surprised that two Metro Council members would offer...

December 13th, 2010 | Sports | Read More

Entertainer, alum adds voice to outcry in support of human rights

Recording artist and former “American Idol” contestant Kimberley Locke isn’t the first alum to speak out in the midst of the firestorm surrounding the recent exit of Belmont women’s soccer coach Lisa Howe. Locke, like many alums, expressed disappointment over what she called a matter...

December 12th, 2010 | News | Read More

Howe speaks out for civil rights

Former Belmont women’s soccer coach Lisa Howe speaks softly, but with clarity. Her voice level rarely rises. It always maintains a calm, comfortable consistency. She is more likely to raise her voice over a blown crossing pass on the field, rather than champion for civil rights. But last week she...

December 10th, 2010 | News | Read More

Fisher will meet with faculty senate leadership

Belmont President Bob Fisher reaffirmed sexual orientation’s non-role in Belmont personnel or student admission matters in an open letter sent to faculty and staff Friday. Fisher, citing the community and media attention given to Belmont’s employment policy, was “truly saddened by the pain...

December 10th, 2010 | News | Read More

Howe praises nondiscrimination statement

In light of Belmont President Bob Fisher’s statement to the media Wednesday night, former soccer coach Lisa Howe has released a statement of her own. In particular she addressed Fisher’s comments regarding nondiscrimination based on sexual orientation. “I congratulate and praise Dr. Fisher...

December 9th, 2010 | News | Read More

Neighbors association urges nondiscrimination

A group of Belmont’s neighbors is asking the board of trustees to “do the right thing.” The right thing, in a letter from Belmont Hillsboro Neighbors Inc. to the board Wednesday, is “to take a stand … by adopting a broad nondiscrimination policy.” The letter is posted...

December 9th, 2010 | News | Read More

Students establish ‘unified front’

About 80 Belmont students and faculty members gathered in a closed-door meeting Wednesday afternoon to help form a “unified front” on their stance toward the university’s policies regarding sexual orientation. The discussion was primarily led by current leaders of Bridge Builders—an unofficial...

December 9th, 2010 | News | Read More

Fisher apologizes for ‘pain, hurt’ among students

For the first time since the exit of Lisa Howe, former women’s soccer coach, President Bob Fisher spoke publicly to the media. Fisher acknowledged and apologized for the “poor job in communicating” and the “pain, hurt and fear created among our students and community.” In the press...

December 8th, 2010 | News | Read More

Video: Dr. Fisher gives himself ‘low marks’

Video by Erin Carson Read the Vision’s coverage of Fisher’s statement.

December 8th, 2010 | News | Read More

Demonstrators want LGBT equality

More than 100 people protested the exit of Lisa Howe and Belmont University’s hiring policy related to sexual orientation Wednesday afternoon. The demonstrators marched from the Beaman Student Life Center to outside the Inman Health Science Center on Wedgewood Avenue. The events, which included...

December 8th, 2010 | News | Read More

Donor Mike Curb calls on Belmont to correct ‘injustice’

Major Belmont donor Mike Curb is calling on Belmont to reconsider its hiring policies. “I will do everything I can to try to get the Board of Trustees to reconsider their position based on the fact that this is a basic civil rights issue,” Curb said with reference to the recent exit of...

December 7th, 2010 | News | Read More

The Week at Belmont – December 8, 2010

Has another semester really gone by? This week we bring you a quick rundown of happenings, a montage for out-going Correspondent Cassidy Hodges and submissions to be Intern Kevin’s new fake girlfriend. Happy Holidays and we’ll see you next year!

December 7th, 2010 | Blogs/Opinion | Read More

Media coverage links regarding the Coach Howe story

New York Times Belmont Players Supporting Ex-Coach; Sports Brief; December 8, 2010 Sports Illustrated Online Belmont gets it all wrong in ousting woman’s soccer coach Lisa Howe; Jeff Pearlman, Pearls of Wisdom column, December 7, 2010 CBS News Sports Belmont Coach Resigns Upon Lesbian Disclosure;...

December 7th, 2010 | News | Read More