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programs. Unauthorized use of such resources is regarded as a criminal act in the nature of theft and violators are subject to suspension, expulsion, and civil and criminal prosecution.
The following are examples of misuse of computing resources:
1. Unauthorized duplication, distribution, or alteration of any licensed software. This includes software licensed by DEC and licensed
software accessed using the computing networks.
2. Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any computing resource or data, or attempting to disrupt the normal operation of any
computing resource or network at DEC or anywhere on the Internet.
3. Attempting to use another student’s computer account or data without their permission.
4. Using the DEC electronic mail system to attack other computer systems, falsify the identity of the source of electronic mail
messages. Sending harassing, obscene, or other threatening electronic mail. Attempting to read, delete, copy, of modify the
electronic mail of other without their authorization. Sending “for profit” messages, chain letters, or other unsolicited “junk” mail.
5. Knowingly infecting any computing resource with a software virus.
6. Using DEC computing or network resources for personal gain or illegal activities, such as theft, fraud, copyright infringement, piracy
(e.g., sound or video recording), or distribution of child pornography or obscenities.
7. Excessive consumption of bandwidth and/or network resources.
8. Sharing of usernames and passwords. Students and Facility should take every possible precaution to protect their DEC user accounts
and keep account information private.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
A student who has a communicable disease or who has come in contact with a communicable disease should notify the school. It is the responsibility of each person, both staff and students, to take the appropriate precautions to protect others from contamination and disease. The school will be responsible for informing students about exposure and will direct students to the appropriate health resources. Students may contact their own physicians if necessary. A physician’s written certification of good health will be required before an ill student is readmitted to class.
CHEATING
Cheating of any kind is not tolerated or condoned. If a student is caught cheating, he/she will receive an “F” for that exam, assignment, or course. A second offense may result in suspension.
CONDUCT
The school expects all students to behave in a professional, businesslike manner and to devote their school hours to preparing for a successful career. The school reserves the right to discipline accordingly, up to and including dismissal, for any student whose conduct is determined to be unsatisfactory.
DISMISSAL
A student may be dismissed for violation of attendance policy, conduct policy, weapons policy, for non‐payment of educational costs or any action that rises to the level which requires dismissal.
DRESS CODE
A professional image is an essential dimension of the student’s training process in becoming a successful employee. The DEC administration feels strongly that students should dress appropriately for the training they are receiving and for the careers they will enter. The faculty and administration of Douglas Education Center reserve the right to determine the appropriateness of the dress code. Students who do not comply with the dress code policy may be asked to leave class.
Students in certain programs are supplied with various types of safety equipment depending upon the program and are required to wear it when appropriate and during specific trainings. Students who do not wear the required safety equipment will not be permitted into those classes where it is required.
Cosmetology students will be provided a stylish jacket as required by the state board of cosmetology.
Massage Therapy students wear scrub uniforms. The student is provided four uniforms at the start of the first instructional period. He or she is not permitted to wear street clothes during school hours. Uniforms are issued to the student approximately 3 weeks after the start of the first instructional period.
Medical Assistants wear scrub uniforms. The Medical Assistant is provided two uniforms and one laboratory jacket at the start of the first semester. The Medical Assistant student is not permitted to wear street clothes during school hours. Uniforms are issued to the student approximately 3‐4 weeks after the start of the first term.
Medical Billing and Coding students may choose to wear either medical scrubs or professional business attire. Medical scrubs are not purchased by the school for these programs.
The complete dress code is reviewed in detail with all students the first day of the semester. Appropriate dress in the Allied Health Program is left to the discretion of the Allied Health instructor and the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
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