Students at the College of Charleston can earn a new grade on their report cards this semester. Instead of an "A" or a "B," they can get an "XF," which is not a good thing. The "XF" grade means a student failed a course because he or she cheated.

About 70 percent of college students admit they've cheated at least once at school. Colleges and universities are well aware of this dishonesty and are trying to do something about it.

Duke University has a Center for Academic Integrity. The University of Georgia has created a new full-time position for a coordinator of academic honesty.

Students who are suspected of cheating most often meet with a faculty member to discuss the charge. The student and professor then agree on a penalty - usually an "F" on the assignment or even the course, and the process is over.

The schools say they don't want to punish the students too much. They just want them to learn a lesson. Life is tough and we all make mistakes. Better to learn from them early on.

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