The following is the procedure for staff and faculty for issues related to non-academic student conduct
- The issue is initially referred to the ESL Program Coordinator. Depending on the level of severity, the issue may be referred to the NATI ESL Honor Code Committee.
- The ESL Program Coordinator, or designated administrator, gathers information about the incident, focusing on the information important to determining whether a violation of the NATI ESL Honor Code occurred.
- The ESL Program Coordinator, or designated administrator, schedules an investigative interview with the student and any faculty or staff involved.
- During the investigative interview, the student will have the opportunity to present their account of the issue and any related evidence.
- The ESL Program Coordinator, or designated administrator, determines whether a violation of the NATI ESL Honor Code has occurred based on a preponderance of evidence.
- The ESL Program Coordinator, or designated administrator, determines the resulting sanctions. The decision is sent to the student and a copy is placed in the student’s file.
- A student has 10 business days from the time of the decision to appeal.