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making its campus and facilities accessible as required by applicable law. DEC cannot make accommodations that fundamentally alter the nature of its programs, cause undue burdens on DEC, or create a direct threat to the health or safety of students or others.
There is no special admission process for students with disabilities. Students who want accommodations or services must submit a request in writing and submit this request to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. A minimum of thirty (30) day notice is needed for making reasonable accommodations whether a student has been previously served or not. Requests for accommodations / services will be addressed as soon as practicable, once received. Documentations of disability must be provided from an appropriately licensed / certified professional and must be complete enough to establish the student’s status as a person with a disability as well as establishing the need for any requested accommodations. The age of acceptable documentation is dependent upon the disabling condition, the current status of the student and the student’s specific request for accommodations. Necessary documentation to request accommodations / services, in general, should include the following:
• Identification of the nature and extent of the disability, including diagnosis
• Specific information on the functional limitation as related to the academic environment
• Description of the current course of treatment including medical side effects
• Prognosis for the disability
• Recommended reasonable accommodations
DISABILITY SERVICES AND ACCESS TO FACILITIES
It is the student’s responsibility to identify a disability once enrolled at any postsecondary institution. Students enrolled at DEC must understand that their role is one of self-advocacy. Section 504 and the ADA both set forth obligations for postsecondary institutions to provide accommodations to students with qualifying disabilities, but once the student has been admitted to the institution it is the student’s responsibility to request such service. A student who does not request an accommodation will not be given one. Likewise, a student with a disability who chooses to not have any accommodations is under no obligation to seek or obtain one.
In addition to physical disabilities, DEC can provide reasonable services and accommodations for students with intellectual disabilities such as learning disorders, attention deficit disorder, psychological disorders, and neurological or mental disorders.
Disability information is maintained in accordance with the confidentiality requirements of college policies and federal laws (e.g. FERPA). DEC staff and faculty maintain the confidentiality of the information they receive regarding students’ disabilities in accordance with these laws; however, information sometimes must be shared with others on a need-to-know basis.
Classrooms and teaching facilities at DEC are ADA compliant. Students who encounter an issue of facility non-compliance should contact the Facilities Manager, whose office is located in the 7th Street Administration Building.
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
Douglas Education Center spans eight city blocks in Monessen. All instructional facilities are climate controlled, cheerfully designed, well-equipped and comfortably furnished. All DEC Buildings have Wi-Fi access. Upgrades are made continuously to keep abreast of the evolving marketplace. A more detailed list of equipment utilized for each program is available upon request.
MONA RUTH IMBRESCIA WELCOME CENTER/ DESIGN STUDIO
The Mona Ruth Imbrescia Welcome Center is a welcoming and creative environment designed to introduce you to Douglas Education Center. This castle-themed center is as unique as DEC itself. Our Admissions Department will provide answers on how DEC can start you on your career path. The Welcome Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Individual meetings are available by appointment.
Main Floor Admissions / Greeter 100 Storage Room
101 Classroom
102 Classroom
103 Resource Center / Financial Aid Conference Room
7TH STREET ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
201 Conference Room
202 Admissions Office
203 Admissions Office
204 Admissions Office
205 Admissions Office
206 Admissions Office
207 Executive Director of Admissions Office
The 7th Street Administration Building is accessed through the Mona Ruth Imbrescia Welcome Center and houses Financial Aid, Business, Education, Marketing, Information Technology and the President’s Office. The Supply Distribution Center is also located on the first floor. All offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Individual meetings are available by appointment.
100 Server Room
101 Lead Custodian Office
102 Supply Distribution Center 103 Storage
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Catalog Volume 62 -Version 3 Effective June 5, 2020