Colleges still have one issue with racism and they will never solve this problem until administrators grow a spine. Students can accuse a faculty member of racism without the fear of being confronted.

Back in May, a basketball-loving computer science major turned in a failing project in a website programming class. His second semester  project, a site about the Lakers, would not have passed a first semester final exam. The failing project, coupled with mediocre assignments earned the student a "D."

Why I have a D in the class. i dont think that's a fair grade... my project didnt need all that stuff you was doing in the class...

His computer language skills are not greater than his English language skills. The teacher explained the inadequacies of his project. The database-driven web site contained only 6 data records in total.

The student had an assessment of his own. "You racist."

That happened in May. Now, in September, the student wants to return to finish his degree, showing up during the second week to enroll. The Dean explained the faculty member's concern - bad grades lead to charges of racism - was not unique. Together, the Dean and Vice President of Student Affairs conferred. The student would not be allowed to return.

"He doesn't have housing, transportation, or financial aid," she told the faculty member. "We'll deny his request to enroll on that basis."

In other words, we will not educate the student and let him know that charging racism where none exists is unacceptable behavior. And what when he solves his housing, transportation and financial aid issues and finds he is still denied admittance? He will, understandibly, cry "racism."