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per day/per material. Students who have overdue materials or fines are not permitted to check-out additional library materials. Students who have overdue materials or who are delinquent in payment of fines and other charges may not register or receive transcripts.
DEC utilizes and subscribes to Library and Information Resources Network, Inc. (LIRN) for its online library. DEC’s subscription database includes full text articles in the disciplines taught by DEC. It features a mix of scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, newspapers, and media. Each student is provided a library orientation and is instructed of DEC’s password for LIRN. Each hybrid or online course also contains a secure link to LIRN inside the LMS. There is a link to LIRN on the home page of DEC’s website.
DEC’s Library complies with all copyright regulations. Any duplication of copyrighted materials is done within the boundaries of the Fair Use guidelines. The library is not responsible for copyright infringement by faculty, staff, students, or members of the community using library materials. However, a copyright notice is posted by the copier and copyright notices are posted in all books containing software.
Students are encouraged to request a library card through the Monessen Public Library located on Donner Avenue. Students should also inquire about the Power Library access. This library access gives students the ability to search any other PA public library that is a member of the Power Library network for interlibrary loans.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Industry specific volunteer experiences are offered through the Career Services Department. These experiences are available to all students at any time during their enrollment at DEC. The Career Services Department will facilitate the process by maintaining community relationships and connecting students with the appropriate companies, events or projects.
Volunteer experiences allow students to gain valuable exposure to “real-world” work situations. Participation in these experiences also provides students with the opportunity to build their resumes, network and gain valuable social skills. All students are encouraged to participate.
Note: Projects and specific opportunities may vary by semester and/or time of year.
SCHOOL POLICIES
SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS EDUCATION AT INSTITUTIONS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
DEC is in compliance with Act 104 that was signed into law on November 17, 2010, amending the Public School Code of 1949, and providing new requirements for institutions of higher education and private licensed schools. With this legislation, Article XX­G, “Sexual Violence Education at Institutions for Higher Education” was added to the Public School Code, which provides for these institutions to establish a sexual violence awareness educational program for full-time students.
DEC provides the following sexual violence programs awareness educational programs:
1. Presentation for all new students at Orientation
2. Online educational program available to all students
3. Presentation by guest lecturer from local crisis center every year available to all students.
These programs meet all the requirements including a student bill of rights that is given to all students at orientation. The Pennsylvania Department of Education has been notified of the implementation of this education program.
CAMPUS SEX CRIME PREVENTION ACT
“Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act” (section 1601 of Public Law 106­386) is a federal law enacted on October 28, 2000 that provides for the tracking of convicted, registered sex offenders enrolled as students at institutions of higher education, or working, or volunteering on campus.
The law requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the campus community where law enforcement agency information provided by a State concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained.
Pursuant to the provisions of Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law, the Pennsylvania State Police has established a web page to provide timely information to the public on Sexually Violent Predators residing in the Commonwealth.
Under Megan’s Law, information on Sexually Violent Predators shall be available, upon request, to the general public. This information may be provided by electronic means.
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