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An Open Letter to the Belmont University Administration

(from C. Michelle Wilkerson)

I’m writing to you regarding the recent forced resignation of Ms. Lisa Howe. Until today, I had always been proud of my association with Belmont. I was the recipient of the William Randolf Hearst Scholarship, I was an active member of the student community, and two years ago I graduated with a degree in Entrepreneurship. I cannot believe that the same institution that helped to mold me into the professional I am today is responsible for such a blatant act of bigotry and hate. I am disgusted, at the very least.

As an active alum, I would like to know who is responsible for deciding that Ms. Howe was in some way violating university policy. Who made her feel so uncomfortable that she was forced to resign? I want the persons responsible to step up and be recognized for the bullying bigots that they are. You should be ashamed for what you have done. How do you rest at night knowing that you are the reason that this expectant mother is now without a job?

Apparently, it’s not just the faculty that are being bullied into keeping their mouths shut about their sexuality. The Bridge Builders at Belmont University have tried unsuccessfully to be recognized as an official group as a part of Belmont’s student life. I guess Belmont is not interested in “meeting the needs of those students.”

Dr. Fisher, I hope you recognize that there are many members of your student body that are gay, bisexual, and transgender. What message are you sending to them? Are they no longer welcome on your campus? What about prospective students? You might as well print one of those oversized banners that you love so much and announce your most recent accomplishment: ostracizing the gay community and those that support them. Congratulations.

Until the administration proves itself to be true advocates for the rights and well being of ALL students and faculty, I will not donate any funds to my once esteemed alma mater. I encourage both my fellow alums and members of the community to reserve their funds as well. Someone has to hold Belmont accountable.

Signed,
C. Michelle Wilkerson
Belmont University Graduate 2008
Resource Development - Conexion Americas
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