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ORIENTATION
Prior to the start of each semester, a mandatory student orientation is held to welcome new students and acquaint them with the employees and departments that they will be working with closely during their time at DEC. This gives students a chance to meet with current DEC students and familiarize themselves with teachers, staff and facilities.
STUDENT LIFE AND ACTIVITIES
Student Life at DEC is dedicated to providing activities and services that support a student’s personal and professional growth. These activities and services have included various social functions, movie and game nights, holiday parties, summer picnics, seminars, guest speakers and field trips may vary. All activities must first receive the approval of the administration. The faculty and administration encourage participation and provide support and guidance when necessary.
Students are encouraged to get more information or share ideas for new events by visiting the Director of Student Life at the Van Keulen Learning Resource Center.
PORTFOLIO AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
The Portfolio and Career Development Center (PCDC) is an extension of the Career Services Department. The PCDC works hand-in-hand with all DEC students in helping them prepare their portfolios and materials to assist in their career search. PCDC is essentially an internal agency dedicated to promoting student work and building a bridge between students and their future by providing material support, constructive feedback and creating a more complete picture of our students’ capacities. The PCDC offers information, professional photographic services, critique sessions and an understanding of what is needed to make an impact in different segments of the market.
HEALTH SERVICE
The school has no facilities for caring for ill students. No medication can be legally dispensed to students who are ill. If an emergency arises, the appropriate emergency services department will be contacted on behalf of the student.
CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
The Diversified Human Services, Inc. operates the Child Care Program throughout the Mon Valley. Students should contact the Diversified Human Services, Inc. at (724) 489-9100 to determine individual status and respective costs, or contact the DEC Admissions Office for more information.
STUDENT KEY FOB INFORMATION
Students receive individually programmed key fobs, which allow access to limited areas within their programs’ facilities. This access gives students additional time to utilize equipment and/or supplies to enhance class projects, as well as provide opportunities to develop personal projects for inclusion in their portfolios. Key fob usage is limited to the student to whom it was issued – key fobs may not be shared with others. If a student loses his or her key fob, there will be a $10 replacement fee. All key fobs are to be returned prior to graduation.
CAMPUS IDENTIFICATION CARDS
As a safety precaution, all DEC staff and students are issued ID badges. This ID picture is taken at orientation and cards are distributed within the first 2 weeks of the semester / instructional period. Students who lose or misplace their ID badges should immediately contact the Greeter in the Mona Ruth Imbrescia Welcome Center for a replacement. ID pouches, clips and lanyards will be supplied to all staff and students. Any student found without a visible ID badge will be reported to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
This DEC issued ID badge can be used for discounts at surrounding restaurants, a list of which can be found in the Student Services Guide located at www.dec.edu/studentservices. The ID may also be used at The Cosmetology Academy at DEC for a 25% discount on all services and products.
PROCEDURE FOR VISITORS ENTERING DEC FACILITIES
Visitors must enter through the Mona Ruth Imbrescia Welcome Center (Welcome Center). All visitors will be asked to sign in at the front desk and will receive a visitor’s badge. The receptionist will notify the employee that his / her visitor has arrived. The employee will greet his / her visitor in the Welcome Center.
If a visitor is in a building without a badge, he or she will be asked to go to the Welcome Center and receive one. Students are to inform an instructor or staff personnel of a visitor without a badge and not notify the person directly.
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