Administrative Officers
Ed L. Schrader, President
B.S., Millsaps College; M.S. University of Tennessee; Ph.D., Duke University
David L. Barnett, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
B.A., Mercer University; M.Div.C.E., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ed.S., Ph.D., University of Louisville
Scott A. Briell, Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services and Dean of Admissions
B.A., Flagler College; M.A., Pennsylvania State University
Nancy F. Krippel, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor of English
B.A., Barat College, M.A., Ph.D., Loyola University-Chicago
Michael F. Lochstampfor, Director of Athletics, Fitness Center Director, Soccer Coach
B.A., Covenant College; M.S., Midwestern State University
David S. Morrison, Assistant Vice President of Communications and Publications
B.A., Baylor University; M.J., University of California at Berkeley
Jack Matthew Thomas, Vice President for External Relations
B.A., Georgetown College
Toby Hinton, Vice President for Financial Services
B.S., Presbyterian College; C.P.A., Georgia
College Deans
Andrea Croce Birch, Dean of the Undergraduate School; Dean, College of Fine Arts and Humanities; Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Trinity College; M.A., Ph.D., Catholic University of America
Sandra L. Leslie, Dean, College of Education; Professor of Education
B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.Ed., Queens University of Charlotte; Ed.D. University of North Carolina
William Lightfoot, Dean, College of Business and Mass Communication; Professor of Business Administration
B.S., Bucknell University, M.B.A., University of North Carolina, Ph.D., Capella University
-Gale Hansen Starich, Dean, Sidney O. Smith Jr. Graduate School; Dean, College of Health Sciences; Professor of Biochemistry
B.S., University of Nevada; M.S., University of Nevada; Ph.D., University of Nevada; Post-Doctoral study, University of Nevada School of Medicine
Faculty and Administration
Tiffany Adams, Director for Freshman Recruitment
B.S., M.S. Brenau University
Linda Aikens-Young, Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Spelman College; M.Ed., Ed.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University
Jennifer Allison, Clinical Instructor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., M.S., Brenau University
Kathryn Amos, Executive Director of the Center for Lifetime Study
B.S., M.S., Brenau University
Jane Anderson-Buffington, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Brenau University; M.S.N., Mercer University
Charles L. Andrews Jr., Associate Vice President ofr Information Technology
B.S., Southern Polytechnic State University; M.S., Columbus State University
George Bagel, Director of Career Services
B.S., University of Cincinnati; M.Ed., Xavier University
Rebecca Gay Baldwin, University Counselor
B.A., National Lewis University; M.A., Argosy University
Pamela Barrett, Associate Vice President and Director of Financial Aid
B.S., Brenau College
Benjamin Barton, Collections Development Librarian, Assistant Professor
B.M., University of Georgia; M.L.I.S., Valdosta State University
Linda Barton, Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.Sc., University of Bradford; M.B.A., Durham University; M.B.S., Ph.D., University of Manchester
Julie V. Battle, Chair and Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., University of Southern Mississippi; M.A., Ph.D., University of Houston
Gary S. Bauman, Clinical Counseling Psychology Graduate Coordinator; Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., Berry College; M.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University
Lauren Bell, Student Activities Coordinator
B.S., Georgia Southwestern University
Shelton Bellew, Coordinator of Modern Languages; Assistant Professor of Modern Languages
A.B.J., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Stewart W. Blakley, Chair and Associate Professor of Mass Communication
B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Ohio University; Ph.D., University of Michigan
Kimberly Boyd, Reference Instruction Librarian, Assistant Professor
B.A., B.I.S., Georgia State University; M.L.I.S., Valdosta State University
Judy M. Bradberry, Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.N., Ph.D., Emory University
Sandra Brim, Assistant Professor of English
B.A., University of Georgia; M.A., University of Wyoming; Ph.D., Ohio University
Billi Bromer, Coordinator of Education Programs in Augusta; Assistant Professor of Education
A.B., College of New Rochelle; M.S. Wheelock College; M.Ed., Tufts University; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Brenda Munson Brown, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of North Georgia; M.S., Regis University
Nicole Browning, Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Guelph; M.S., Ph.D., University of Central Florida
Amanda Buono, Instructor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., M.S., Brenau University
Suzanne Butterfield, Professor of Human Resource Management
B.S.B.A., University of Arizona; M.S., West Virginia University; Ph.D., Georgia State University
Dianne Callahan, Director, Gainesville Ballet
Alison Carling, Director of Residence Life
BFA, Brenau University
Julie Chahboune, Academic Advisor for Adult and Graduate Studies-South Atlanta
B.S., Mississippi College; M.S., Ed.S., The Flordia State University
Julia G. Clay, Chair of the Women’s College School of Buisness Programs; Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
B.A., M.A., Auburn University
Noreen Connelly, Interior Design Program Director; Associate Professor of Interior Design
B.D., University of Florida; M.S.D, Arizona State University
Elizabeth Conoley, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Brenau University; M.S.N. University of North Georgia
Mark Cool, Assistant Professor of Project Management
B.A., Georgia State University; M.A.T., Piedmont College; M.B.A., Brenau University
David Lee Cook, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, M.B.A., University of Louisville, M.S. Georgia Institute of Technology
Rebecca A. Penwell Cooper, Chair, Advanced Education Programs; Professor of Science Education
B.S., Allegheny College; M.S., Florida International University; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Florida
Leslie F. Corbitt, Assistant Professor of Business Administration; Coordinator of Business Programs, Kings Bay
B.S., M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, M.S., Ph.D., Michigan State University; J.D., University of Mississippi
Jenene Craig, Fieldwork Coordinator; Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Georgia Regents University; M.B.A., University of Alaska
Robert Cuttino Jr., Director of Research and Planning
B.A., Furman University; M.Ed. University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Paula Dampier, Director of Campus Safety and Security
B.A., The University of Georgia; M.P.A., University of North Georgia
Betty Daniels, Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Vanderbilt University; M.N., Emory University; Ph.D., Capella University
Perry Daughtry, Clinical Contract Manager; Nursing Admissions Coordinator; Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., University of South Carolina; M.S., University of North Texas
Jennifer Dell, Director of Alumni Relations
A.B.J., The University of Georgia
Ann M. Demling, Chair and Professor of Theatre
B.A., M.A., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University
George Demuyakor, Associate Professor of Spanish
B.A., University of Ghana; M.A., Univ. of Alberta; Ph.D., Univ. of Southern California
Marsey Devoto, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., University of the South; M.S., D.O.T., Belmont University
Debra Dobkins, Dean of the Women’s College; Professor of English
B.A., M.A.T., Agnes Scott; Ph.D. The University of Georgia
Louise Dunn, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.S., Sc.D., Boston University
Winter S. Elliott, Director of Honors Program; Associate Professor of English
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Tamara English, Assistant Dean of Student Success and Retention
B.S., Georgia College; M.A.E., Western Kentucky University, M.A.T., Brenau University
Suzanne M. Erickson, Associate Dean, College of Business and Mass Communication; Professor of Finance
B.A., University of Washington; M.B.A. Seattle University; Ph.D., University of Washington
Arthur C. Evans, Assessment Coordinator; Professor of Mathematics
B.S., M.Ed., Troy State University; Ed.D., Auburn University
Barbara Faulkner, Program Director of Art Education and Studio Clay; Associate Professor of Art and Design
B.F.A., M.Ed., Delta State University; M.F.A.. Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Kathleen Foley, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Quinnipaic University; M.S., Ph.D., Indiana University
Nancy Fowler, Instuctor and Admissions Counselor in Occupational Therapy
B.S.Ed., M.Ed., University of Georgia; M.S., Brenau University
Kenneth K. Frank, Chair of Humanities; Director of Conflict Resolution and Legal Studies; 1st Year Seminar Director; Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies
B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., Columbia College; J.D., University of Colorado
Jeannie Gaines, Professor of Business Administration
B.S.N., M.S.N, University of Kentucky; Ph.D., University of Florida
Lori Gann-Smith, Associate Professor of Fashion Design
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University; M.F.A., University of Georgia
Karen Garbow, Assistant Professor of Fashion Merchandising
B.S.H.E., M.Ed., University of Georgia
C. Ted Garner, Director of Media Services
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University; Ph.D., L’Universite D’Etat d’Haiti
Carolyn B. Giberson, Chemistry Coordinator; Professor of Chemistry
B.S., West Virginia University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Marlene Giguere, Dean Of Library Services, SACS Liaison; Associate Professor of Library and Information Science
B.A., McGill University; M.Bibl., University of Montreal
Rick Gomez, Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre
B.A., Wake Forest University; M.M., University of Colorado
Nathan R. Goss, Executive Director of Recruitment
B.S., Oklahoma City University; M.B.A., Brenau University
Kay Graham, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., University of the South; M.O.T., Texas Woman’s University
Kristen Green, Clinic Director (Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services); Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., M.A., Trinity University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
Joseph R. Greene, Physical Science Coordinator; Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Albany State College; M.A., Fisk University; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Vincas Greene, Chair and Professor of Dance
B.A., Eastern Washington University; M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts
Christy Gregory, Creative Director/Designer
B.S., Peabody College
Janet Grier, Assistant Profession of Education
M.S., Troy University; Ed.S., Ed.D., Argosy University
Sandra A. Greniewicki, Chair, Undergraduate Nursing Programs; Professor of Nursing; Richards Endowed Chair of Nursing and Health Science
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham; M.A. Concordia University; Ed.D., University of Georgia
Katie Hall, Writing Center Director and Instructor of English
B.A., Brenau University; M.A.T., Agles Scott College
Gay H. Hammond, Director of WonderQuest Theatre; Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., Brenau College; M.A., University of Louisville; M.F.A. Spalding University
William Haney, Professor of Business Administration
B.A., Bryan College; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University
Gladys Harvey-Peterson, Education Advising Coordinator
Jill Hayes, Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Texas; M.N., Emory University; Ph.D., Georgia Regents University
Heather Casey Hollimon, QEP Director; Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A., Converse College; M.A., Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Michael B. Hollimon, Director of Facilties and Logistics
Troy Allen Heidesch, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., M.S.N., Brenau University; D.N.P., Georgia Regents University
Karen Henman, Assistant Professor of Science Education
B.S., Ball State University; M.S., Indiana University; Ph.D., Indiana State University
Melissa Holman, Online Student Coordinator
A.A., Truett McConnell College; B.B.A., Brenau University
Wendy Holmes, Chair, School of Occupational Therapy-Gainesville; Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S.O.T., University of North Dakota; M.S., University of Colorado, Ph.D., Gonzaga University
Jewell Holtzclaw, Director of Maintenance
Robert Wayne Ivey, Assistant Professor of Music
B.M.Ed. University of Motevallo; M.M.Ed., Ed.S., University of Georgia
Priscilla Jefcoat, Associate Professor of Music
B.A., Brenau University; M.M., D.M.A., University of Georgia
Lynn M. Jones, Associate Dean; Chair and Professor of Interior Design
B.S., Purdue University; M.B.A., Brenau University; M.H.P., University of Georgia
Hazel S. Katz, Associate Professor of Education
B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., Georgia Southern University; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Dawn Keig, Assistant Professor of Management
B.A., Saint Mary’s College; M.B.A., Creighton University; D.B.A., Kennesaw State University
M. Cathy Kelley, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Mississippi University for Women; M.S.N., Mercer University
Linda Kern, Head of Research and Instructional Services; Associate Professor
B.A.. Newcomb College of Tulane University; M.L.S., Southern Connecticut University
Rudi H. Kiefer, Director of Sustainability; Professor of Physical Sciences
B.A., M.A., University of Heidelberg; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Bonnie J. Kin, Applied Gerontology Program Coordinator; Professor of Psychology
B.A., M.A., California State University; Ph.D., Alliant International University
Brian Lagalo, Assistant Provessor of Economics
B.A., B.B.A., Saginaw Valley State University; M.A., Wayne State University, Ph.D., The University of Georgia
Amanda Lammers, Associate Vice President for Student Services
B.S., N. Georgia Coll. & St. Univ.; M.Ed., Clemson University
R. Benjamin Leaptrott, Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., East Carolina University; M.M., University of Rochester
Kathye Light, Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., University of Missouri, M.S., Medical College of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Texas
Karen Lightfoot, Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.B.A., James Madison University; M.B.A., International University of Monaco
Fred Lloyd, Associate Professor of Theatre
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.F.A., University of Southern Mississippi
Kathryn C. Locey, Professor of English
B.A., Methodist College; M.R.E. Loyola University; M.A. North Carolina State University; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Jolie Long, Professor of Dance
B.A., Mary Washington College; M.F.A., Florida State University
Mary Beth Looney, Chair and Professor of Art and Design, Studio Art Program Director
B.A., Roanoke College; M.A., University of Georgia; M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
Heather Lyons, Director of Child Development Center
B.S., Brenau University
Kevin Mace, Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
B.F.A., University of Toledo; M.A., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
Kelley L. Maddox, Director of Human Resources
B.B.A., Brenau University
Janita Mastin, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Ohio State University; M.S., University of North Georgia y
Rama Mandawat, Assistant Professor of Economics
B.A., B.B.A., Jodhpur University; M.P.H., Georgia Regents University; Ph.D., Sukhadia University
James Michael McCannon, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N, Georgia Regents University
Melissa McDowell, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Brenau University
Sandra McGowen, Instructor of Interior Design Program
B.S., Louisiana Tech University; B.V.A., Georgia State University
David J. Miller, Associate Professor of Healthcare Administration
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
Elizabeth Force Miller, Associate Registrar
B.B.A., Georgia State University; M.B.A., Brenau University
Rosalie Miller, Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., Earlham College; M.S., Boston University; Ph.D., University of Florida
Tamara Mills, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Florida A&M University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburg
Robin Mize, Assistant Professor; Head of Technical Systems and Services
B.A., M.L.S, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Melissa Morgan, Gallery Director
B.A., M.A., University of Alabama; M.B.A., University of South Alabama
Jean Moore, Professor of Nursing; Richards Endowed Scholar of Nursing and Health Science
B.S.N., University of North Carolina; M.S.N. & Ph.D, The Catholic University of America
W. Donald Moore, Director of Nonresidential Programs and Support Services
B.S., Auburn University; M.B.A. Jacksonville State University
Darrell C. Morris, Director of Multi Media and Theatre Services
B.F.A., Valdosta State University; M.F.A., Florida State University
Robert L. North Sr., Director of Nonresidential Programs and Support Services, Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.A., Valdosta State University; M.B.A., University of Phoenix; Ed.D., Valdosta State University
Elizabeth S. Nott, Grants Writer; Associate Professor of French
B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Terrell Nye, Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., James Madison University; M.L.A., University of Georgia
Gnimbin A. Ouattara, Assistant Professor of History
B.A., University of Abidjan-Cocody; Ph.D., Georgia State University
Humnath Panta, Assistant Professor of Finance
M.Dipl., Monash University. M.F.Econ. Ohio University; Ph.D., University of Texas atr Arlington
Lorene Pharr, Assistant Vice President for Administrative Services
B.A., Kalamazoo College: M.A. Western Michigan University
Carol Platt, Assistant Professor of Interior Design
B.A., University of Montevallo; M.S., University of Alabama
Redenna Poole, Director for Admissions Operations
B.B.A., M.S., Brenau University
Yvonne Y. Pouncey, Assistant Professor of Business Administration; Coordinator of Business Programs in Augusta
B.B.A., Georgia Regents University, M.S., Ph.D., Capella University
Kristi Probert, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S.O.T, Georgia Health Sciences University; O.T.D., University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Holly Reynolds, Controller
B.B.A., M.B.A., Brenau University
Gail Rice, Associate Director of Financial Aid
B.S., M.Ed., University of Illinois at Champaign
Drew Roush, Clinical Instructor of PrePhysician Assistant Studies
B.S., University of Dayton; Post Graduate Certificate, Wake Forest University
Tesa Satcher, Academic Advisor for Adult and Graduate Studies-South Atlanta
B.S., M.A., Shorter University
Barbara A. Schell, Associate Dean, College of Health Sciences; Director, School of Occupational Therapy; Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Florida; M.S., University of South Florida; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Lisa Schubert, Associate Professor of Occuational Therapy
B.A., State University of New York; M.A., New York University; O.T.D., Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Services
Blaine D. Schultz, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A, Furman University; M.S., Georgia State University
James Sennett, Coordinator of Business Programs, South Atlanta Campus; Professor of Business Administration
A.B., Atlanta Christian College; M.Div., Lincoln Christian Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Rosanne C. Short, Director of Nonresidential Programs and Support Services
B.A., M.S., Brenau University
Mary P. Shotwell, Chair, School of Occupational Therapy-North Atlanta, Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Temple University; M.S., Medical University of South Carolina; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Jessica Shrout, Biology Lab Coordinator; Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Brenau Univeristy; M.S., Medical University of South Carolina
Valerie Simmons-Waltson, Dean of Student Success & Retention
B.A., Kent State University; M.A., Hampton University
Brittany Smith, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Brenau University; M.S., North Georgia College & State University
Carol A. Smith, Director of M.B.A. Program, Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.A., Mercer University; M.B.A., Mercer University
Helene Smith-Gabai, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., Brooklyn College; M.S., Columbia University; O.T.D., Nova Southeastern University
Bryan P. Sorohan, Associate Professor of Education
B.A., University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; M.Ed., University of North Georgia; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Barbara A. Spurlock, Assistant Professor of Special Education
B.S., Brenau University; M.Ed., University of North Georgia; Ed.S., Clemson University, Ed.D., Georgia Southern University
Susan Stallings-Sahler, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Florida; M.S., Boston University; Ph.D., University of Illinois Chicago
Barbara Steinhaus, Chair and Professor of Music
B.M., Georgia State University; M.M., University of Illinois; D.M.A., University of Georgia
Mark Strazynski, Chair, Department of Mathematics & Science; Associate Professor of Biology
B.E.E., Georgia Institute of Technology; D.O., Western University of Health Sciences
James B. Taylor, Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.S., Tri-State University; B.A., University of Chicago
Teresa Thamer, Chair, Graduate Business Programs; Professor of Accounting
B.A., University of Georgia; M.P.A., Georgia State University
Mary Thigpen, Academic Coordinator for Clinical Education, Physical Therapy Department, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Georgia Regents University; M.H.S., Ph.D., University of Flordia
Richard D. Thomas, Head Softball Coach/Eligibility Coordinator
B.A., Piedmont College
Tommye Thomas, Associate Dean of Accreditation and Assessment; Associate Professor of Education
B.S., University of Tennessee; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Deborah S. Thompson, Director of Campus Traditions and Greek Life
B.A., West Georgia College
Robin Underwood, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of New York at Buffalo; M.S., Mercer University; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Maureen Vidrine, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S., Georgia State University
Jody Y. Wall, Chief of Staff; Executive Assistant to the President
B.S., M.Ed., North Georgia College and State University
Laura J. Wallace, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Spalding University; M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Capella University
Lila Weaver, Operations Manager, College of Business and Mass Communication
B.S.B.A., Shorter University; M.B.A., Brenau University
Patricia E. Webster, Director of Academic Assessment; Professor of Spanish
B.S., Tufts University; M.A., Middlebury College; Ed.D., Nova University
Debbie Weissman-Miller, Affiliate Faculty in Occupational Therapy
B.F.A., Columbia University; M.Ph. Florida International University; M.S. Florida State University; Sc.D., Eurotechnical Research University
Ann Wheeler, Professor of Education
B.S., University of Nebraska; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University
Claudia Wilburn, Assistant Professor of Art and Design
B.F.A., Clemson University; M.F.A., University of South Carolina
Keeta Wilborn, Associate Dean, College of Health Sciences; Director, School of Nursing; Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Alabama Birmingham; Ph.D., Georgia State University
Charlene Wilkerson, Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Knoxville College; Ed.S., University of South Carolina; M.A., Ed.S., Ed.D., South Carolina University
Eugene Williams, Chair, Initial Certification Programs; Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., M.Ed. Albany State University; Ed.S., Columbus State University; Ed.D., University of Georgia
Russell Willis, Regional Campus Director for Adult Programs and Support
B.A., The University of Georgia; M.Ed., Harvard University
Barbara Wilson, Registrar and Director of Student Records
B.S., Florida State University; M.A., University of Louisville
Kelly D. Wright, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Brenau University; M.S.N., Emory University
Vincent J. Yamilkoski, Director of the Learning Center; Professor of Special Education
B.A., M.A., John Carroll University; Ed.D., University of Georgia
Maria A. Zayas, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., Barnard College; M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., Columbia University Teachers College
Luxi Zhang, Directory of International Students and Programs
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