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44 | Academic Calendar 2012/2013

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47 | Proud Supporters of SHC

6 | Welcome to the Spring Hill Family!

8 | History of Spring Hill College

12 | Student Academic Services

13 | Frequently Asked Questions

21 | Campus Ministry

24 | SHC Campus Map

26 | Ignatian Spirituality at Spring Hill College

28 | Residence Life: More than a Campus, It’s HOME

29 | Center for Student Involvement

30 | Department of Athletics & Recreation

31 | Career Services

32 | Safety & Emergency Preparedness

34 | Wellness Center

36 | Contact Information

37 | Student Accounts Office

38 | FERPA

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Welcome to the Spring Hill Family!

Founded in 1830, Spring Hill College has provided a liberal arts educational experience in the Jesuit tradition for almost two centuries. Our living and learning spaces reflect the advance resources of the 21st century, yet the core values of Spring Hill education remain unchanged.

As the oldest college in Alabama and the third oldest Jesuit College in the country, Spring Hill stays true to its Jesuit heritage – education for the whole person. Spring Hill offers a close community of friends and mentors who care and challenge our students to reach their potential. Our students become leaders engaged in learning, faith, justice and service for life.

Spring Hill’s mission is to prepare students for professional excellence and to become responsible leaders in service to others – fulfilling the unique potential of each individual. We are committed to providing unlimited opportunities for our students in a variety of ways. Our students are challenged by teachers and other students to think critically, communicate effectively and write persuasively. They develop the intellectual agility necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world.

With more than 45 majors and a focus on the liberal arts, Spring Hill graduates are in demand. Of our recent graduates surveyed, 81% of respondents are employed in their major field or enrolled in graduate/professional school with some doing both. Much of our graduates’ impressive outcomes are due to Spring Hill’s talented faculty.

Of Spring Hill’s 80 full-time faculty members, more than 93% have the highest degree in their field. Spring Hill’s average class size of 18 students accompanied by our 13:1 student-faculty ratio fosters meaningful relationships between faculty and students. Our students are able to get the support they need to be successful.

Our residential campus allows us to build community. Nestled in an exclusive area of Mobile, Alabama, our 381-acre campus is spectacular. From the picturesque Avenue of Oaks to the Rydex Commons, our park-like setting is perfect for jogging, golfing or just relaxing on a gorgeous Alabama day. It is livable, safe and accessible. Not to mention, it’s home to 80% of our students.

Again, congratulations on your student’s decision to attend Spring Hill College and welcome to our community. I look forward to a lasting relationship with your family.

Sincerely,

Dr. Samantha ChurchAssociate Vice President for Advancement

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History of Spring Hill CollegeSpring Hill College, Alabama’s oldest institution of higher learning was founded in 1830 by Michael Portier, Mobile’s first Catholic Bishop. Spring Hill is also the first Catholic college in the Southeast, the third oldest Jesuit College and the fifth oldest Catholic college in the United States.

Bishop Portier originally purchased 300 acres of land to establish a seminary and boarding school. The site sat on a hill six miles west of Mobile and afforded panoramic views of the city and its harbor. Portier recruited two priests and four seminarians from France to staff the school.

He originally intended the boarding school to provide students under the age of 12 with an education in classical and modern languages, mathematics, geography, astronomy, history, belles lettres, physics and chemistry. Portier soon relaxed the age restriction, and the boarding population increased from roughly 30

In 1932, the college launched an extension program with Saturday classes aimed at adults. For the first time women were admitted as full-time students to the program. Successive presidents of Spring Hill, Patrick Donnelly, S.J., and Andrew Smith, S.J., brought landmark changes to the college after World War II. Both men viewed racial segregation as an ethical and moral dilemma, and in 1954 Smith presided over the enrollment of nine African-American students to the college. For 10 years Spring Hill was the first and only integrated college in the Deep South.

Spring Hill College and Spring Hill graduates have led the way in many endeavors and for many years:

• Spring Hill led the way in desegregation among Southern colleges and earned the respect of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who mentioned the moral significance of Spring Hill’s initiatives in his 1963 “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.”

• In 1956, Ms. Fannie Motley became the first African-American graduate of the college. She was one of only two Mobile area graduates to graduate with honors that year.

• The legends of the game of chess include names like Bobby Fisher and Garry Kasparov, but the first internationally acclaimed chess champion was Paul Morphy, a Spring Hill alumnus who was regarded as the best in the world in 1854. Famed inventor Thomas Edison needed a chief engineer to help him in his work in 1912. His choice was Miller Reese Hutchison, an inventor in his own right. Hutchison was an 1895 graduate of Spring Hill.

• Spring Hill professor Rev. Louis Eisele, S.J., invented an ink-to-paper system for recording earthquake data on seismographs. In 1960 he was named director of a worldwide web of seismic stations.

students the first year to almost 130 by 1832. Initially, the bishop himself taught Greek at the school and, due to the lack of priests, pressed seminarians into service as teaching assistants or monitors. Difficulties staffing the school persisted until 1847, when Portier recruited French Jesuits from Lyon to take over.

Like other Jesuit colleges, Spring Hill followed a European model in which students began attending at age 9 and studied subjects at both the secondary and collegiate levels. The sons of Mobile’s established families – Catholic or otherwise – attended Spring Hill High School and the college. The high school persisted until its closing in 1935.

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• Dr. Joseph Miller, a research biologist, helped develop the treatment for Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome (IRDS).

• Dr. Mary Catherine Phelan, founder and director of the Molecular Pathology Laboratory (TN), conducted research that led to the identification a chromosome deficiency. The disorder, known as Phe-lan-McDermid Syndrome, is named partially for her in recognition of her discovery.

• Dr. Bryan Bertucci, a physician in New Orleans, was instrumental in setting up a medical clinic for New Orleans area residents following hurricane Katrina in 2005. He also created a directory system to match patients with doctors.

In 2005, the SHC nursing department led the way in our region in developing and implementing a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) master’s program in conjunction with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. The program prepares generalist clinicians for the new generation of nursing and was developed to improve

the quality of patient care and to better prepare nurses to thrive in the present and future health care system. Clinical Nurse Leaders put evidence-based practice into action to ensure that patients benefit from the latest innovations in care.

For more than 25 years, the Spring Hill College Division of Philosophy and Theology has set the standard in offering programs on campus and in other Southern cities. Spring Hill offers its adult programs in theology not only in Mobile but also in Jackson, Mississippi; Birmingham, Alabama; and Atlanta, Georgia. Graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificates can be earned at all locations, or classes can be taken for personal enrichment. The program provides a study of all major areas of theology in the Catholic tradition (biblical, moral, historical, pastoral and systematic). It is ecumenical in perspective and designed for persons with varying levels of previous theological background.

The Catholic Youth Conference (CYC), hosted on campus every summer, is designed to bring the long tradition of

Ignatian spirituality and the Spiritual Exercises to high school youth, ages 15 to 18. It offers participants a week-long journey of discovering themselves in personal prayer and community sharing, exploring their faith and their calling, and experiencing Catholic teaching on service, sacrament, sexuality and social justice. Attendance is limited to 250 participants in order to maintain the quality of the experience.

In June 2010, Spring Hill opened its new student center, the first “green” building of its size in Mobile and one of the first of its kind in Alabama. It will qualify for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building

Rating System, “the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings” and maintain the infrastructure with respect for the environment.

The College has survived some lean years and thrived in recent years with strong enrollments and support from alumni, friends, and the Greater Mobile community. Today’s students live and learn on a beautifully transformed residential campus and are part of a close-knit living and learning community. Creating enriching opportunities, inspiring ideas and creativity, and transforming students are all part of the Spring Hill College experience.

During spring break or Mardi Gras break each year, many of our students

immerse themselves in another culture while helping others through international service immersion trips. Students also contribute nearly 15,000 hours of community service every year in the Greater Mobile metro area. The Spring Hill experience means a total transformation of each student. They leave Spring Hill with a strong sense of self-awareness and with the confidence to take on the next challenge.

Today, Spring Hill is ranked 14th among the 120 Southern colleges and universities granting master’s degrees by “U.S. News and World Report.” The college is also ranked 8th among only 15 schools listed in the South’s “Great Schools, Great Prices” category, campuses that offer quality academic programs, affordable tuition and significant financial aid.

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Student Academic Services

The office of Student Academic Services (SAS) puts a special emphasis on new students, freshmen and transfers. Long before students arrive on campus, the SAS office organizes the academic information students have been sending during the admission process. With particular attention to freshmen, the SAS office is responsible for new student academic advising and registration. During Badger Connection, students meet with departmental faculty to choose a fall course schedule.

Student Academic Services offers support services on a volunteer basis to all students. These include campus peer tutoring, coordination of services for students with disabilities, credit courses in study strategies, career assessment and exploration and internships. Also, if students run into academic bumps in the road, SAS is the office for them to

contact. Students in transition come in to discuss topics such as dropping below full-time status, extended absences, and withdrawal from the college.

In addition to credit courses, career services provides appointments and programming ranging from career exploration to transitioning from student to professional. Services include resume, cover letter and vita writing, interviewing, portfolio development, job fairs, networking events and gradu-ate/professional school planning. For more detailed information regarding career services, visit the website at www.shc.edu/careerservices.

For more information you may contact the Student Academic Services office at (251) 380-3470 or visit http://kudzu.shc.edu/sas/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Academics

Are the residence hall rooms good for studying?

Where are good study locations on campus?

Some students study in residence hall rooms while others find them distracting. There are a number of quiet locations on campus. Each residence hall has a study room. Both the chemistry building and biology building have study rooms. Also, the Burke Memorial Library and student center are popular places to study. If a student needs a classroom opened, he/she can contact public safety and have a room opened at any time of the day.

Can a student transfer classes from another school?

Incoming freshmen are allowed to transfer a maximum of 18 semester hours (generally lower division courses). Regardless of the amount of transferred credit from other institution, transfer students are expected to complete at least 25% of the degree coursework at Spring Hill College. Current students can transfer classes by meeting with his/her advisor and filling out a transient study form. This form also serves as a letter of good standing to the other institution attended. Also, through this form, students will have prior approval to take these courses.

Do professors take attendance in class?

Some professors take attendance while others do not. A professor’s attendance policy is outlined in his or her syllabus so students are encouraged to review all syllabi.

How do I obtain a copy of my student’s grades?

The College is prohibited from releasing certain information to parents without the permission of the student, grades included. By federal law (The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, FERPA, also known as the Buckley Amendment), students 18 and over are considered responsible adults and are allowed to determine who will receive information about them.

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What kind of academic support do you offer?

Spring Hill’s Center for Academic Excellence helps students, regardless of ability level, with writing and math in all disciplines. Our professors hold office hours when students can visit them for help. There are also tutors available to students on campus and are free of charge. A list of tutors will be printed and distributed in student mailboxes within the first few weeks of class.

Do students need a computer on campus? There are a number of computers available to students on campus, but some

students find it helpful to have a computer in their residence hall room. Laptops are not required. The Wilkins classroom, located in the Burke Library, allows late-night computer access Admissions and Financial Aid. The student center also has computer access and wifi available.

How do students apply for financial aid?

The Office of Admissions will help you through the financial aid process. We encourage all families to file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). In 2010, 90% of freshmen received financial assistance.

How can students file the FAFSA online?

Go to www.fafsa.gov. Make sure that you go to “.gov” not “.com.” The “.com” site will charge you.

How do I apply for a Parent Plus loan?

Applying for a Parent Plus loan is as easy as making a phone call. Contact the Financial Aid Office at (800) 548-7886.

What if my Plus loan is denied?

When a parent is denied a Plus loan, the student is automatically eligible for additional unsubsidized loan money. Contact the Financial Aid Office about your individual situation.

What scholarships are available?

We have numerous scholarship opportunities. The application for admission serves as the application for most scholarships. We automatically consider admitted students for merit-based scholarships.

What is the timeframe for admission decisions after my application is complete? Admission decisions are made within two weeks of the application being completed.A completed application includes the student’s high school transcript, recommendation letter from a teacher or guidance counselor and ACT or SAT test scores.

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What services are available for students who get sick?

Students who get sick on campus should go to the Wellness Center. If it is after 5:00 p.m. or on the weekend, he/she should contact his/her R.A. who will assist in calling the appropriate professional on-call staff person. The Wellness Center provides medical treatment and counseling services as

well as a variety of educational programs for all Spring Hill College full-time, part-time and graduate students.

Where can students have prescriptions filled?

A pharmacy and grocery store across the street from the College will be glad to fill the prescription. The campus Wellness Center does not have an outpatient pharmacy.

Athletics

Do students need to get a physical if they are playing a sport?

The college’s athletic trainer has a packet of forms that should be completed and on file prior to a student’s participation in collegiate athletics. All returning student-athletes must complete a physical in the spring semester for the following year. Times for spring physicals will be arranged by the athletic trainer.

How do students earn athletic scholarships?

Spring Hill College awards athletic scholarships based upon athletic ability. Scholarships are awarded by each sport’s head coach based upon talent and program needs and are renewable annually.

How does a student participate in collegiate athletics?

Spring Hill College sponsors the following sports — (Men): Soccer, Cross-Country, Basketball, Golf, Baseball, and Tennis, Track and Field (Women): Soccer, Cross-Country, Basketball, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Tryouts are only conducted in some sports. Please contact the athletic department at (251) 380-3485 or www.shcbadgers.com for further information.

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Can students get a single room in the residence halls?

Single rooms are limited and not all requests can be granted. Freshman students are assigned a roommate because it establishes a sense of community.

Do students have phones in their residence hall rooms?

Due to student usage of cell phones, landlines are not provided in the residence halls. Emergency phones (to Public Safety) are located in each residence hall lobby.

Do students need a car/bike on campus? Many students find bikes useful on campus. Cars are not necessary but are allowed on campus.

How much does it cost to do laundry on campus?

Students pay a flat fee of $60 per semester to use the laundry services. Students are allowed to do as much laundry as needed under this plan.

How much spending money does a student need each week?

Parents and students should discuss the student’s living habits before he/she comes to campus. Some students get jobs on or around campus. Other students receive a weekly allowance from their parents. There are several local banks located in the immediate area.

Are students required to have health insurance?

Yes. It is mandatory for all full-time Spring Hill College undergraduate students to have health insurance. To waive the student insurance, the student must complete a waiver form. Verification of private insurance is required on the form. All students who do not complete the insurance waiver form are automatically charged for the student health care program.

How do I get information on my sick son or daughter?

If it is an emergency, parents of a student will be called. Otherwise, the student needs to have signed a release of information form at the Wellness Center to release information about them to anyone, including parents.

How do out-of-state students get their monthly medications refilled?

Out-of-state students need to make an appointment with the clinic physician. She in turn will rewrite the prescription for them to fill at the pharmacy of their choice.

What vaccinations do students need before coming to campus?

Students are required to have proof of immunization against measles, mumps, rubella, meningitis, hepatitis B and tetanus. Students who are at risk for tuberculosis must provide documentation of tuberculosis screening within the past year. High-risk groups are listed on the immunization record.

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What are the first few weeks of college like?

Each student is different. Some students adjust quickly, and some take time to adjust to campus life. There are a number of activities for students. During orientation students are strongly encouraged to participate in all activities to help ease the transition into college.

What is the campus alcohol policy?

Spring Hill students who are 21 years of age are allowed to consume alcohol if they are in their rooms with the door closed or if they purchase alcohol at a College sanctioned event where a third-party vendor is present. Students under 21 who are found consuming or in the possession of alcohol will be sanctioned through the judicial system.

Campus Ministry

The Mission of Campus Ministry

at Spring Hill College:

We strive to foster a culture of Christian faith by promoting the spiritual life of students, faculty and staff. Rooted in our Catholic and Jesuit heritage, this endeavor involves the affirmation of religious belief and practice within the college including prayer, commitment to faith/justice formation, reflection and discernment. Personal counsel and spiritual direction are integral to the development of that culture.

The Focus of Campus Ministry:

Campus Ministry works to initiate innovative programs and projects for students that promote ways to enrich their spiritual life and enable them to grow in the practice of their faith. The hallmarks of Ignatian Spirituality are at the heart

of our ministry - Cura Personalis, Faith that Does Justice, Finding God in All Things, Forming Responsible Leaders in the Service of Others, and Seeking the Magis. The motto of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam, means “for the greater glory of God” and that motto is the core of our ministry. Students are invited to minister with us to one another as they seek to appropriate an adult faith life – whatever their religious denomination might be. All are welcome in Campus Ministry.

Liturgy: Deepen your faith

Students are encouraged to grow in their spiritual life and in the practice of their faith through involvement in the following liturgical ministries: Altar Server, Reader, Eucharistic Minister, Hospitality Minister, Liturgy Committee, Music Minister (choir member, instrumentalist) and as a Praise and Worship leader.

Is my son or daughter’s information accessible to the public?

No. In an attempt to protect students on campus, College officials will not give out student information.

What type of transportation services does Spring Hill offer my son or daughter?

The Department of Public Safety will provide vehicle rides anywhere on campus to anyone who is on campus and requests it. If someone feels uncomfortable walking on campus, they

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The school does not tolerate students’ using/possessing illegal drugs.

Is there a campus curfew?

There is no set time that students are required to return to their rooms. There are, however, visitation hours in place in all residence halls. Visitation hours are 10 a.m. to midnight on Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Where do I send packages?

Packages should be sent to your student’s box number. He/she will be given a notification that there is a package to be picked up at the post office window. Write down your student’s address before leaving your student on campus.

may also call Public Safety (380-4444), and an officer will escort them to their campus destination (24-hour service).

Where do visitors park on campus?

The Public Safety Department office provides visitors with a parking permit and campus maps. The Public Safety Department issues parking permits Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Students are strongly encouraged to participate in all orientation activities to help ease the transition into college.

Safety, Transportation and Parking

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Awakening Retreats (Fall & Spring)

Commonly referred to as SHAPe (“Spring Hill Awakening Program”), these popular weekend retreats are given for students by students. They provide students the opportunity to think about their relationship with God and others. The retreat experience consists of talks, sharing, reflection, food, fun, fellowship and liturgical celebration.

A four-day on-campus retreat for students, faculty and staff designed to fit around the schedule of a busy life with times to pray, reflect on scripture and meet with a spiritual director.

Ignatian Retreat

This silent weekend retreat affords students time to pray with scripture and discern what God may be asking of them with the guidance of a spiritual director.

Justice: Be an agent of change

Justice and service opportunities provide students the chance to open their eyes and hearts to the poor, the marginalized and the suffering in our world. Reflection on the experiences is a major component of every activity. It is how students learn to be agents of change in our world. Students are invited to participate in many activities and programs, such as Saturdays in Service, Christmas on the Hill, International Service/Immersion Trips, and Students for Justice and Students for Life. Campus Ministry works with many other clubs and organizations to provide service opportunities throughout the year.

Monday—Friday7:30 a.m. Sodality Chapel12:15 p.m. St. Joseph Chapel (held when classes are in session)

Sunday11:00 a.m. St. Joseph Chapel9:00 p.m. St. Joseph Chapel (student Mass, held when classes are in session)

Wednesday Holy Hour 9:00 p.m. St. Joseph Chapel

Thursday Praise and Worship9:00 p.m. St. Joseph Chapel

Spirituality: Keep your prayer life active

Students have the opportunity to deepen their faith and prayer life through ministry, outreach and service to others, including becoming participants in such groups as TAG3 (which facilitates retreats for high school students) and the Troubadours (who perform the Passion of Christ each Lent), and taking advantage of spiritual guidance/direction from our staff or the Jesuit community.

Retreats: Refocus your life

A retreat experience offers students the chance to enrich their relationship with God, to develop individually and within the context of a community. Time spent on retreat allows students to refocus their spiritual and personal lives and regain a sense of the holy in their everyday lives.

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Ignatian Spirituality at Spring Hill College

A M D G

An acronym for the Latin Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam which means “for the greater glory of God.” AMDG reflects the value of directing all of our efforts to the greater glory of God. All that we learn, think, feel, do, or say as individuals and as a community reinforces our mission to shine the light of God’s love in our world.

Cura Personalis:

Latin for “the care of the whole person.” Describes the value of caring for each individual, made in the image and likeness of God. Far more than just a GPA, class rank, or resume, each member of this community is God’s unique creation, demanding the highest respect for the dignity, worth and diversity of each person.

What does it mean? Some terms and definitions:

Faith that Does Justice:

As a community built on the Christian faith, we value practicing our discipleship by opening doors that others have shut, and by standing in solidarity with those that others have abandoned. Experience, reflection, action are integral to practice.Finding God in All Things: Spring Hill College students are challenged to explore the Ignatian call to “find God in all things,” especially in the dynamics of daily life.

Forming Responsible Leaders in Service to Others:

This motto is the core of our mission. Through personal care for each of our students, seeking the “magis,” living for

“the greater glory of God,” and practicing a “faith that does justice,” we become “responsible leaders in service to others.” During your time at Spring Hill, you are invited to adopt these core values as your own and are given the knowledge, skills and support you need to offer yourself as the change you wish to see in the world.

Seeking the Magis:

In Latin, Magis means “more” and is the term the Jesuits have used to describe the value of always searching for more – more truth, more dignity, more life. Instead of “being all that we can be,” as a Jesuit institution we strive through faith to “be more than we ever thought we could be.”

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Center for Student InvolvementThe Mission of the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) is to support the overall mission of Spring Hill College by presenting students with opportunities and experiences that encourage personal growth, leadership development and campus involvement. We strive to build community and enrich campus life through leadership and diversity programs, student organizations and campus events.CSI complements the classroom experiences by providing channels for students to become actively involved in extra-curricular activities and services. The staff encourages each student to take full advantage of numerous growth and development opportunities existing on and off campus. Our goal is to assist students in becoming well informed, responsible, and contributing members of the Spring Hill community. We are here to assist students by helping with the problems, questions, and concerns they may have; by providing services and programs to meet students’ needs; and by encouraging students’ growth and development in the fullest potential.

Ways in which the Center for Student Involvement is available to students:

• Houses over 60 registered student organizations and acts as a liaison, financial manager, resource and approval authority for student organizations and their activities.

• Houses Greek organizations and acts as advisor to Panhellenic Council, the Interfraternity Council and Order of Omega.

• Sponsors and plans campus-wide programs such as Welcome Week, Badger Expo and Family Weekend.

• Provides programs and opportunities for leadership development including retreats, workshops, and special programs/speakers.

• Serves as a resource for involvement, service and leadership development opportunities.

• Manages reservations for the Student Center, Residence Halls and SHC outdoor spaces.

CSI complements the classroom experiences by providing channels for students to become actively involved in extra-curricular activities and services.

Residence Life: More than a Campus, it’s HOMELiving on campus is about more than a room. It means being a part of a community and creating a new home. Residential living at Spring Hill ranges from traditional residence halls to “pod living” configurations to apartments. All of our residence halls are fun, comfortable and convenient to the rest of the campus. Once you move onto campus, you become part of an active community where our core principles of Respect for Oneself, Respect for Others, Respect for Property and Honesty are practiced each and every day. Spring Hill College provides two types of residential living: learning communities and community living. Both options provide opportunities for students to make new friends, actively engage in their community and feel at home.

Learning CommunitiesA learning community is a group of students linked together by a mutual interest and common residential learning experience. Learning communities enhance the residential experience by allowing students with shared interests

and pursuits to live together and support one another through planned learning activities and informal interactions. Learning Community options include: Wellness: Healthy Living, Wellness: Fitness and Recreation, Outdoors, Fine Arts, Language and Culture, Global Citizenship and Service.

Community Living

Community living focuses on a wide variety of learning interests and outcomes. You are part of a close-knit, active community marked by mutual respect and a learning environment that is consistent with the mission and character of Spring Hill College.

All full-time, traditional undergraduate students not residing locally with parents or legal guardians are required to live on campus. Exceptions are made for extenuating circumstances.

Office of Residence LifeSpring Hill College4000 Dauphin StreetMobile, Alabama 36608(251) 380-3028 | (800) 742-6704reslife@shc.edu

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Career ServicesCareer Services is located in the Administration Building 1st floor as part of the Student Academic Services (SAS) Office. Its mission is to assist students with clarifying career interests, seeking out job, internship and professional experience opportunities, writing resumes and cover letters, developing professional portfolios, identifying the appropriate use of on-line networking sites, developing strong interviewing skills and researching graduate and professional schools.

Below is a list of the many resources available to students through Career Services:

• Individual appointments for students to discuss career development ranging from the exploration of careers to the transition from student to professional.

• Credit courses in career development and professional job searching.

• Credit bearing internship opportunities.

• Assistance with writing resumes, cover letters and vitas and other professional documents.

• Assistance in developing and using a professional portfolio.

• Interviewing practice through speed interviewing and mock interviewing.

• Using on-line networking sites to enhance professional presence and job searching.

• Listings of current job postings and job search sites on the web.

• On-campus professional interviewing.

• On-campus information sessions with company recruiters.

• Networking sessions with professionals.

• Assistance in preparing for and applying to graduate/professional school.

Elizabeth Dexter-Wilson, M.S., Coordinator of Career Services, (251) 380-3470

Spring Hill College offers its students opportunities for a healthy lifestyle through varsity athletics, intramural activities, club sports, and various fitness classes. The Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center serves as the primary workout facility, with two racquetball courts, a walk/run track, an aerobics room and the college’s weight room, which features several cardiovascular machines, free weights and universal equipment. Its 1500 seat arena hosts the men’s and women’s basketball, and volleyball teams.

The college’s intramural program is open to all students, faculty and staff and features competitive and non-competitive activities. Flag football, sand volleyball, soccer and basketball have become very competitive; however, other activities such as card games, walleyball, and dodge ball, are equally enjoyed.

Other opportunities for students include participation in club sports and daily fitness classes. Rugby, ultimate frisbee, yoga, step aerobics and the newly formed hip-hop classes are all sponsored activi-ties due to student interest.

At Spring Hill College, athletics are an integral part of our educational philosophy of nurturing learning for body, mind and spirit. Our Badger athletic teams represent Spring Hill throughout the southeast and mid-west as we participate in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC).

The college sponsors the following thirteen sports:

⊲ basketball (M/W)

⊲ soccer (M/W)

⊲ tennis (M/W)

⊲ golf (M/W)

⊲ cross-country (M/W)

⊲ baseball

⊲ softball

⊲ volleyball

⊲ track & field (M/W)

At Spring Hill College, athletics are an integral part of our educational philosophy of nurturing learning for body, mind and spirit.

The Department of Athletics & Recreation

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Safety & Emergency Preparedness

The mission of the Spring Hill College Department of Public Safety is to provide a safe environment for members of the campus community, as well as for visitors to Spring Hill College. Public Safety Officers patrol the college campus around the clock throughout the year.

The college’s officers also receive support from the Mobile Police Department. Information concerning the Department of Public Safety may be accessed by linking to the Public Safety portion of the college’s web site (www.shc.edu).

Spring Hill College submits an annual crime report to the U.S. Department of Education. This data has consistently shown that Spring Hill College has a very low crime rate in comparison to other col-leges and universities. These reports may be reviewed from a link on the college’s Web site (www.shc.edu) or on the federal Web site (http://ope.ed.gov/security).

Emergency Preparedness In order to provide prompt information to members of the campus community during an emergency, Spring Hill College has an emergency notification system. It is capable of sending messages by telephone, cell phone, text message, Facebook, Twitter, email, and LED signs. The college also has an emergency siren on campus, which when activated, alerts members of the campus community to check their messages.

RAVEIn order to provide prompt information to members of the campus community during an emergency, Spring Hill College has an emergency notification system known as RAVE. RAVE is capable of sending messages by telephone, cell phone, digital pager, fax, wireless PDA devices, email, and LED signs. The college also has an emergency siren on campus, which when activated, alerts members of the campus community to check their RAVE messages.

Hurricane PreparednessSpring Hill College has developed a hurricane preparedness plan that has been successfully used over the years. This plan is constantly being reviewed and revised by the college’s Hurricane Preparedness Committee. This plan was featured at the 2006 Society for College and University Planning’s Southern Regional Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. It received critical acclaim and was accepted as a model for use by other colleges and universities throughout the nation.

Spring Hill College, with an elevation of approximately 200 feet above sea level, is geographically blessed. The college is situated on the highest point within Mobile. With such a location, the college does not experience flooding during tropical weather systems.

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Wellness CenterThe Spring Hill College Wellness Center provides a holistic approach to solving medical and mental health issues for its students. There is 24/7 hour coverage for emergency care.

Routine Services

• Evaluation of signs and symptoms of illness/injury

• Treatment of minor illnesses and injuries

• Testing for Mono, Strep throat, influenza, blood sugar and urinary tract infection

• Allergy injections• Suture and Staple removal• Dispensing of over the

counter medication• Health education

Clinics are conducted yearly for Influenza and Meningitis vaccinations. There is a fee for both immunizations.

Psychological ServicesCounseling services include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and emergency call. Sometimes students with established mental health concerns are skilled at taking care of their issues and only want to touch base “just in case.” For those students for whom “counseling” is a new experience, the process is thoroughly discussed, questions answered, concerns addressed before actually beginning any counseling. The Wellness Staff invites you to encourage your student to solve his/her problems using the resources made available to them. How a student advocates for himself/herself has a learning curve like everything else. Your student will need your support, regardless of his/her skill level. Often parents want to swoop in and “rescue” their son/daughter or want to intervene before “natural consequences” are allowed to take their course. The staff highly discourages this behavior.

The following are comprehensive approaches to parents’ and students’ needs at this transitional stage of their life:

The Launching Years, Strategies for Parenting for Senior Year to College Years, Kastner, Laura, Ph.D., Wyatt, Jennifer, Ph.D., Three Rivers Press, New York, 2002.

Letting Go, A Parent’s Guide To Today’s College Experience, Coburn & Treeger, Adler and Adler, Bethesda, Maryland, 2003.

The Wellness Center is located in the rear of Toolen Hall, 1st floor. Staff includes an RN, and two licensed counselors, Lynda Olen MS, LPT and Dodie Ward, MS, LPT. A local emergency room physician holds a medical clinic for students on a weekly basis. A referral for any kind of off-campus medical or mental health professional is available. Students can obtain these free of charge services (exception is a MD doctor visit in the clinic) by contacting the offices for an appointment or by walking-in. The Wellness Staff has regular office hours Monday through Friday.

When students attend the Wellness Center, be it for a medical or mental health concern, this information is strictly confidential unless certain conditions are met and or a release of information is signed giving permission for discussion of personal student information.

Medical Information Required Forms:Personal Health History FormImmunization Record: Required immunizations include MMR, Meningitis, Tetanus Toxoid and Hepatitis B.

Medical Insurance RequirementAll full-time undergraduate students are required to have health care coverage that provides both in-patient and out-patient coverage in the state of Alabama and to provide information about their insurance coverage each year. Each student is responsible for all medical expenses, prescriptions, laboratory fees, X-Rays, hospital bills and physician fees. Spring Hill College offers student health insurance coverage through Aetna Insurance Company.

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Contact InformationMedical Services - (251) 380-2271

Counseling Services(251) 380-2270, lolen@shc.edu, or dward@shc.edu

Spring Hill College Emergency Contact Information

Department of Public Safety(251) 380-4444 (On a campus phone, merely dial 4444)

Director of Public Safety and SecurityTodd W. WarrenOffice: (251) 380-3095Email: twarren@shc.edu

Hurricane Information: (251) 380-4111 or (877) 380-4111 toll free. (Note: These numbers are operational 24 hours a day once the Hurricane Preparedness Plan is activated. By dialing them, you will receive updated rec-orded messages. Information may also be obtained from the college’s updated website.)

The Student Accounts Office is responsible for sending out monthly statements to each student, posting payments, financial aid and loans to student accounts, and issuing refund and work-study checks. The following information should answer many common questions about the Business Office and its procedures:

Payments on student accounts – Payment for each semester is due on the first day of class and should be paid based on the Course and Fee Statement from the Badgerweb.

Payment plan – TMS (Tuition Management Systems) is the payment plan company we use to set-up payment plans. Using the payment plan allows you to break your annual cost over as much as 12 payments during the academic year.

You may contact them via phone at(800) 356-8329 or online at https://shc.afford.com/ or you may also contact the school directly and we will help you to set-up your plan.

Receiving/pledging work-study checks – Work-study checks or stubs are issued every other Friday and are placed in the student’s campus mailbox. Students may receive their work-study pay one of three ways:

Students may sign-up for direct deposit so that their paycheck is automatically deposited into a checking or savings account.

Students may choose to cash their check and keep it for spending money. The cashier will cash checks for $100 or less for students Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Student Accounts Office

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Students may choose to pledge their check towards their outstanding student account balance. With this option, checks will be automatically posted to the student’s account each payday and will be reflected on their monthly statements.

A payday schedule will be distributed when school begins to all work-study students. All tax paper-work must be completed with the payroll office before their first work-study check can be issued.

Badger Bucks (flex dollars) – Badger bucks come with each meal plan and can also be purchased separately. Badger bucks are loaded onto a student’s ID card and can be used at the various eateries on campus: McKinney’s on the Hill, The Marketplace, the bar and grill at the golf course and Java City for food and non-alcoholic beverages. Badger bucks may be added at any time by contacting the Student Accounts office.

Enrollment Agreement– All students are required to complete this form. The Enrollment Agreement explains the financial policies of the school.

Options Form – This form gives several options with regards to tuition insurance, hold/refund authorization, authorization to apply federal aid the student’s account and charging at the bookstore and golf course.

Bookstore Charges/Golf Course Charges – If you opt for charging privileges, the student will be allowed to use their student ID to charge at the bookstore and/or the golf course. A list of the charges made will appear on your monthly statement. Charging privileges can be revoked at any time by contacting the Student Accounts office.

Student Insurance – Student insurance is required for all traditional students. If you do not complete the on-line waiver within the time allotted, the student’s account will automatically be charged for student accident and sickness insurance. Credits will not be issued for the insurance after the deadline.

Spring Hill College complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. The College insures a student access to certain official records directly related to the student and prohibits the release of personally identifiable information other than “directory information” without prior written consent of the student, except as specified by the law.

Present and former students have the right to personally review their own records for information and to determine their accuracy. Parents of dependent children, as defined by the Internal Revenue Service have the same rights. In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended, the College reserves the right to disclose information about dependent students to their parents without the students’ written consent.

A complete explanation of the law is available in the Registrar’s Office.

Directory information may be released by the College without written consent of the student. Directory information includes student’s name, address, telephone number, email, photograph, date and place of birth, major dates of enrollment, degrees conferred and dates of conferral, any graduation distinction, institutions attended prior to admission,

participation in officially recognized activities and sports, and weight and height of members of athletic teams. A student’s request to withhold directory information will be honored by the College for only one academic year and must be filed annually in the Registrar’s Office within two weeks after the first day of class for the fall semester.

FERPA

Directory Information

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Nestled along the banks of a magnificent waterfront, MobileBay moves to the rhythm of a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Unique attractions, exciting outdoor adventures and world-renowned cuisine are just a few of the many incredible experiences Mobile Bay is recognized for. River delta excursions, fascinating museums, over twenty world-class golf courses, white sand beaches, beautiful historic homes and the world renowned Bellingrath Gardens and Home. The possibilities in Mobile Bay are endless.

Mobile, one of the oldest cities in the Gulf Coast region, has a colorful,

international flair, with numerous historic districts, architecturally significant homes and buildings, beautiful gardens, trees, parks and outdoor spaces, fresh, local seafood, numerous waterways to explore and an ever-emerging, vibrant arts community. Several new art galleries, shops and restaurants have opened within the historic downtown area over the last year or so. Mobilians celebrate and appreciate the coastal way of life each and every day. Mobile Bay’s newest eco-attraction is the 5 Rivers: Delta Resource Center, located where the Mobile, Spanish,

During your time here we hope you will find our

exclusive destination to be entertaining, indulgent

and relaxing. Supported by a diverse culture with a

splash of Southern charm and hospitality, Mobile

Bay is a charismatic slice of Alabama beauty, one

not to be forgotten.

Tensaw, Appalachee and Blakeley Rivers flow into Mobile Bay. It is perfect to begin an exploration of more than 250,000 acres of scenic waterways, woods and wetlands. Mobile Bay is anticipating the Fall 2012 grand opening of the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf Coast. The museum will offer more than 90 exhibits and attendees can get a panoramic view of Mobile Landing. Relive some of some of history’s defining moments at the USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, the Museum of Mobile, Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island and the Museum of Mobile. We are proud of

the over 300 years of culture and history that Mobile Bay has to share.

Once again, welcome to Mobile Bay.If you need help planning your timehere, please stop by Mobile Bay’sOfficial Welcome Center located atFort Condé in the downtown area.GO COASTAL in Mobile Bay!

Mobile Bay Convention &Visitors Bureau1 South Water Street, Mobile, AL 36602(800) 5-MOBILEwww.mobilebay.org

Welcome to Mobile Bay!

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• Mobile is known as the city of six flags having flown under the French, Spanish, British, Republic of Alabama, Confederacy, and the USA flags.

• Mobile Bay is also known as the Azalea City, thanks to Fifise Langlois who first brought the bright pink blossoms here from his father’s garden in Toulouse, France in 1754. When in, Mobile is blanketed with more than 50 varieties in colors from paper white to pink, red and translucent lavender.

• Mobile Bay is home to the original Mardi Gras in this country, instituted in 1703, years before New Orleans adopted the celebration. Mobile’s Mardi Gras is very family friendly.

• Mobile Bay was the first body of water in the New World to be accurately charted. This was done by Pineda in 1519.

• Modern Mobile Bay derives more than half its annual wealth from industries dependent upon and directly allied with waterborne commerce.

• The correct pronunciation of the city is mobeel, given the soft emphasis on the second syllable by its French founders.

• Mobile is home to such national events as the GoDaddy.com Bowl and Senior Bowl (January), the Azalea Trail Run and Festival of Flowers (March.) As well as Bay Fest (October), Greek Fest (November) and Magic Christmas in Lights (Nov/Dec.)

• Mobile Bay holds the second largest natural gas reserve in the world.

• In 2008, Forbes magazine named Mobile as the fastest growing metro area in the country. The econmomy is projected to increase 34% between the years 2007 to 2012.

Interesting Facts

Driving Distances & InterstatesCity Miles

Atlanta, GA 329

Birmingham, AL 258

Chattanooga, TN 400

Cincinnati, OH 720

Houston, TX 468

Jackson, MS 186

Lafayette, LA 255

Little Rock, AR 526

Louisville, KY 625

Memphis, TN 440

Montgomery, AL 170

New Orleans, LA 144

Richmond, VA 862

Shreveport, LA 463

St. Louis, MO 722

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Academic Calendar

Center for Academic ExcellenceThe Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) supports students in math, writing, and academic study strategies across the disciplines. Whether students are struggling to understand material, or want to collaborate to enhance your academic strengths, the CAE peer educators look forward to working with you.

Students are able to schedule appointments by e-mail (cae@shc.edu), by telephone, or by visiting the CAE (BL 107). Hours are posted at the beginning of each semester on our website: www.shc.edu/cae. Walk-ins are permitted if peer tutors are not in session.

This service is free of charge.

(251) 380-3008Burke Memorial Library – Agnes Williams Suite (room 107)Office Hours: As posted at www.shc.edu/cae

2012-2013

NOTE: Some graduate classes begin in the spring semester earlier than the dates given above. Check with the Teacher Education Division, Theology Division and/or the Graduate Studies Office for exact dates.

FALL SEMESTER 2012

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17 F Late registration begins – Schedule adjustment (see advisor)

20 M Classes begin, 8:15 a.m.

20 M Add/drop begins – See Advisor.

24 F Add/drop and Late Registration end.

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3 M Labor Day, no classes.

4 T Classes resume, 7:45 a.m.

7 F Last day to remove “I” grades sp/su2012 undergraduate students..

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8-9 M-T Fall Break, no classes Monday/Tuesday day or night.

10 W Classes resume, 8:15 a.m.

16 T Midterm grades due to Registrar’s Office, 2:00 p.m.

18-26 Th-F Course Advisement period.

23 T Last day to withdraw with non-penalty W grade.

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1 Th Last date for degree application for May 2013 graduation.

7 W Last day to request pass/fail option.

21-23 W-F Thanksgiving holiday, no classes.

26 M Classes resume, 8:15 a.m.

30 F Last day of classes.

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7 F Last day to remove “I” grades sp/su2012 graduate students.

11 T Final grades due to Registrar’s Office by 12:00, Noon.

20 ThAll degree requirements must be completed for December conferral of degrees.

20 Th Conferral of December degrees, no Commencement.

SPRING SEMESTER 2013

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4 F Late registration begins - Schedule adjustment (see advisor)

7 M Classes begin, 8:15 a.m.

7 M Add/drop begins – See Advisor.

11 F Add/drop and Late Registration end.

21 M Martin Luther King Holiday, no classes

25 F Last day for removing “I” grades fa2012 undergraduate students.

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b 11-13 M-W Mardi Gras/Ash Wednesday break, no classes.

14 Th Classes resume, 7:45 a.m.

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5 T Mid-term grades due to Registrar’s Office, 2:00 p.m.

13 W Last day to withdraw with non-penalty W grade

14-22 Th-F Course advisement period.

25-1 M-M Spring Break (includes Good Friday and Easter Monday)

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2 T Classes resume, 7:45 a.m.

3 W Last day to request pass/fail option.

19 F Honors Convocation (no afternoon classes, 1:00 p.m. on).

24 W Last day of classes.

25-26 Th-F Final Exams begin.

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4/29- 5/1 M-W Final Exams continue.

1 W Last day for removing “I” grades fa2012 graduate students.

2 ThGrades for degree candidates due to Registrar’s Office by 2 :00 p.m.

3 F Baccalaureate Mass.

4 Sat Commencement.

7 T Final grades due in Registrar’s Office by 12:00, Noon.

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Academic Affairs (251) 380-2262

Admissions (251) 380-3030

Athletics (251) 380-3485

Bookstore (251) 380-3020

Business Office (251) 380-2251

Campus Ministry (251) 380-3495

Communications & Marketing (251) 380-2280

Advancement & Alumni (251) 380-2280

Financial Aid (251) 380-3460

Public Safety (251) 380-4444

Registrar (251) 380-2240

Residence Life (251) 380-3028

Student Academic Services (251) 380-3470

Student Affairs (251) 380-3023

Wellness Center (251) 380-2270

Department Website

Spring Hill College www.shc.edu

Registrar’s Office http://badgerweb.shc.edu/ICS/Academics

Admissions & Financial Aid www.shc.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid

Student Academic Services http://camellia-shc.edu/sas

Alumni Association www.shc.edu/alumni

Athletics www.shcbadgers.com

Campus Calendar www.shc.edu/events

Campus Maps and Directions www.shc.edu/directions-and-maps

News and Events www.shc.edu/news-and-events/news

Public Safety www.shc.edu/safety

Student Affairs www.shc.edu/studentlife

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Greater Mobile Urgent Care4402 Old Shell Rd.Mobile, AL 36608(251) 633-0123www.gmucare.com A block from the campus. Walk in clinic. ER Docs without the wait. All insurances except medicaid. Open

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Comfort Suites80 Springdale Blvd. Mobile, AL 36606(251) 473-2380www.comfortsuites.comFor when you’re traveling for business or pleasure - plenty of space to relax and regroup. Oversized rooms with separate areas for working, sleeping and relaxing.Please see ad on inside cover.

Places to Stay

Holiday Inn Mobile Airport 3630 Springhill Memorial Dr. S.Mobile, AL 36608(251) 344-7446www.holidayinn.com/westmobileal Newly opened! Holiday Inn Mobile Airport is a full service hotel 1 mile from the campus. Complimentary transportation to and from the campus and airport. Priority Club Points.Please see ad on p. 3.

Legacy Oaks at Spring Hill900 Bienville Blvd.Dauphin Island, AL 36528(251) 861-3311www.acpinfo.com Distinctive 2BR/2BA apartments for short term stays close to campus! Gated community with pool, one car garage & private elevators available. Call ACP for information!Please see ad on p. 31.

Atlanta Bread Bakery Cafe 3680 Dauphin St.Mobile, AL 36608(251) 380-0444www.atlantabreadmobile.comCheck out our sandwiches, soups, & salads plus freshly baked cookies, muffins & pastries. Free WIFI, gourmet coffees & espresso. Less than a quarter mile south of campus.

Carpe Diem Coffee & Tea Co4072 Old Shell Rd.Mobile, AL 36608(251) 304-0448www.springhillcoffeeroasters.com Perfect gathering place for your student, located across from SHC. We’ll deliver their favorite goodies to your student’s door on their special day. Call (251) 304-0448 ext 4 today!Please see ad on p. 28.

Where to Eat

Dellwww.Dell.com/DellU Spring Hill College students get the best price on consumer PCs from Dell. Plus, get 10% off Dell mobility products. If you find a better price on your day of purchase, contact a Dell University sales specialist and we will beat that price.Please see ad on p. 18.

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