During the meeting, the student responsible for hanging the monkey apologized. He said it was a prank--not a racist act.



In a statement, Rhodes said, "We will continue to have productive discussions and followup on campus to ensure that Rhodes is a welcoming, inclusive, and compassionate environment for all." (Rhodes College's entire statement can be read at the bottom of this article.)



While students appreciate the steps the school took to be inclusive, they say the monkey hanging out of a dorm window left a lasting impression.



"Whether or not the intent was to be racist or to be offensive to anybody, you should never do something that you know is going to trigger so many people," Comer said.



A Rhodes College spokesperson said it's too early to say whether the student responsible will face any disciplinary action.



Here is Rhodes' full statement: