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While any of the four categories of acts listed above is a separate offense that, if proven, could lead to a sanction of expulsion or suspension from DEC, minor instances of such prohibited behavior could be resolved at the school administration level.
Students who believe themselves to be victims of verbal assault, intimidation, bullying, harassment or defamation should report such incidents to any of the following individuals:
Michael Crosby - Senior Financial Aid Coordinator / Primary Campus Security Authority / Title IX Coordinator
DEC Administration Building Office # 203
724-653-2196
mcrosby@dec.edu
Debra Wise -Director of Financial Services DEC Administration Building Office # 303 724-653-2204
dwise@dec.edu
Tony Baez Milan -Executive Director of Admissions DEC Welcome Center Office # 207
724-653-2183
tbaez@dec.edu
Individuals who wish to discuss any matter with the police or if they feel they are in need of immediate police attention may contact:
The City of Monessen Police Department Chief of Police
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-6151 or (724) 684-4600
Pennsylvania State Police Belle Vernon, PA 15012 (724) 929-6262
Some complaints can be resolved by informal methods, while others will require the implementation of formal procedures. All complaints are treated confidentially; complainants are encouraged to report incidents even if they do not wish to pursue the matter beyond the reporting stage.
Consumer Information
Douglas Education Center provides students with an annual reminder of the student consumer information available, which includes information regarding the school, financial assistance, graduation and completion rates, security policies, and crime statistics. This information is available online at
http://www.dec.edu/consumerinfo
You may also obtain this information from Amanda Phillips, Executive Director of Operations.
GRIEVANCE POLICY
The school disapproves of any participation, on the behalf of staff or students, in slander, defamation of character or sexual harassment of any kind. The strictest of disciplinary action will be imposed, up to and including termination. DEC’s position and philosophy is to communicate professionally and to assist each other in the pursuit of personal growth and education. Please take care not to become involved in these types of negative behaviors.
When a student experiences difficulty regarding staff, administration, other students, school organizations and/or policy, the following procedure should be used as a process in resolving the issue:
1. The student should approach the problem directly by discussing it with the involved party/parties. If the student is unable to resolve this difficulty, he or she should then proceed to step two (2) of the grievance policy.
2. The student may discuss the problem with his/her advisor to attempt to alleviate the situation. If the difficulty continues to remain unresolved, the student may proceed to step three (3) of the grievance policy.
3. The student may appeal to the Vice President of Academic Affairs by scheduling an appointment to confer. If the difficulty is unresolvable at this time, the student may proceed to step four (4) of the grievance policy.
4. The student may appeal to the President of the school by scheduling an appointment to confer.
5. Student inquiries may be directed to the following entities:
DEC is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Questions or concerns that are not satisfactorily resolved by the person designated above or by other school officials may be brought to the attention of the:
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