NATI ESL will adhere to the following procedures when an issue related to Academic Integrity is identified.

1. If an instructor suspects plagiarism, he or she will assemble the evidence and speak with the student and advise the ESL Program Coordinator. If the student’s explanation is satisfactory, the matter should be resolved, but if the issue cannot be resolved and the instructor is satisfied that plagiarism occurred, then the student will receive a zero on that portion of the work.
2. If this is a repetition involving the same student, the matter should be reported to the ESL Program Coordinator, who will investigate the documentation provided. If the ESL Program Coordinator determines the work is plagiarized, he or she will then submit a failing grade for the respective course.
3. If this is a third incident involving the same student, the student will fail the course and the matter will be forwarded to the ESL Program Coordinator, who will place the student on suspension.
4. If this is the fourth incident involving the same student, the matter will be referred to the NATI ESL Executive Director, who will determine whether expulsion from NATI ESL is in order.