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The educational programs at DEC are oriented toward meeting the needs of its students by developing professionalism, leadership, and technical, interpersonal and communication skills.
DEC offers an understanding, friendly and considerate environment where students feel welcome and cared for by the administration and faculty. At DEC, students are thought of as individual personalities and are, therefore, treated as individuals. The school is concerned with the human element and strives to develop the potential of each student. This is done by determining the strengths and weaknesses of each student and the type and amount of assistance he or she needs.
STATEMENT OF CONTROL
Douglas School of Business, Inc., d/b/a Douglas Education Center is a privately held corporation. The President and Chief Executive Officer of Douglas School of Business, Inc., is Jeffrey D. Imbrescia. The Board of Directors is comprised of Jeffrey D. Imbrescia and Julian Imbrescia.
CORPORATE OFFICERS
Jeffrey D. Imbrescia, C.P.A.
President and Treasurer
M.S. Robert Morris University / B.S. Indiana University of PA
Julian Imbrescia
Vice President and Secretary
B.A. /B.S. Carnegie Mellon University
ACCREDITATION
DEC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). ACCSC is a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education.
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302
Arlington, Virginia 22201 (703)247-4212
LICENSING
DEC is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education, State Board of Private Licensed Schools. The Cosmetology Academy at DEC is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, and State Board of Cosmetology.
State Board of Private Licensed Schools Pennsylvania Department of Education 333 Market Street, 12th floor Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
(717) 783-8228
APPROVALS
Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs Pennsylvania Department of State
State Board of Cosmetology
PO Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2699 (717) 783-7130
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) for PHEAA grants
Pennsylvania Department of Education for Training Veterans
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the training of rehabilitation students (OVR) U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service for attendance by non-immigrant students
Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board
Southwest Corner Workforce Investment Area - Washington, Greene and Beaver Counties
AUTHORIZATION
DEC is authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, State Board of Private Licensed Schools, to award diplomas and certificates upon the successful completion of the academic requirements of the respective programs.
The authorization to award Associate in Specialized Business Degrees has been granted to Douglas Education Center by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Degree Granting Division of the State Board of Private Licensed Schools.
DEC is approved by the United States Department of Education for federal student financial assistance programs such as:
 Federal Pell Grant Program
 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
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