Vol. 38 No. XXIII Serving the CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY Community November 10, 2006

Keys to Enhancing the Image of the University by Dolores Cox, University Image and Communications

s Clayton State University grows, To assist with achieving these objectives, there has been a much higher volume of the image portrayed to all audi- President Harden established the Image requests for publications, brochures, Aences – internal and external – Council in May 2001. The Image Council posters, and promotional materials. In becomes increasingly important. Our is a standing, advisory committee whose order to facilitate improved service to the message should be consistent in order to duties include identifying, developing, campus community, new procedures will compete effectively in the marketplace. presenting, and maintaining an ever-more be implemented on Jan. 2, 2007. These Each individual in our campus communi- positive image of Clayton State procedures will serve three purposes: to ty shares responsibility for how Clayton University. The Image Book, an initiative streamline the process of submitting State University is perceived and how our of the Image Council, was published in requests for all materials at one central message is communicated. Current and October 2002 and revised in March 2006 location; to include Image Council review prospective students, parents, business as a result of the University’s name and approval in the process; and to owners, employers, political leaders, and change. The Image Book is the encourage all units to plan ahead for the potential donors are looking at how we University’s official communications necessary production time required to represent the University through publica- guide and stylebook which defines related meet deadlines. tions, brochures, posters, publicity, and all practices and directs the campus commu- forms of promotional materials. In addi- nity to achieve consistency in the presen- All requests for materials must be submit- tion, each person who comes in contact tation of the University’s image. ted to Media and Printing Services 10 with a Clayton State staff member, facul- working days in advance of the date need- ty member, or student will form an With the addition of graduate level pro- Image, cont’d., p. 7 impression. We want that impression to be grams and the increasing number of bac- one of excellence, quality, and accuracy. calaureate degree majors and minors,

Inside Merle Black and Paul West to Speak on Campus

Departments: 2006 Review/2008 Preview… Lyceum Presents Expert Election Analysis Across the Campus ...... 4 Life’s Transitions ...... 4 by John Shiffert, University Relations Arts Page ...... 5 ant to know what really happened follow Black on Monday, Nov. 20, also in Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! ...... 6 Win this week’s mid-term elections? room 272 of the Baker Center from 12:30 Trivia Time ...... 7 Or do you want the scoop on potential p.m. to 1:20 p.m., with a presentation on Sports ...... 8 candidates and issues for the 2008 elec- the 2008 presidential elections. tions? Black specializes in the study of politics In This Issue: The region’s pre-eminent political scien- in the modern South. Born in Oklahoma tist, and a Washington media insider, have in 1942 and raised in East Texas, he grad- Psi Chi Chapter Inducts 42 ...... 2 the answers… almost before the last 2006 uated from Harvard in 1964 and received Benefits Fair Nov. 15 ...... 2 vote is tallied… courtesy of the Clayton a doctorate in Political Science from the Future Leaders Teach and State Lyceum program. in 1972. Prior to Serve Community ...... 3 coming to Atlanta and Emory in 1989, he Student Activity ’s Dr. Merle Black will taught at the University of North Carolina Center Support Begins ...... 3 be speaking on “The 2006 Elections” on at Chapel Hill for 19 years. Disaster Preparedness Monday, Nov. 13 in room 272 of the Training Online ...... 7 James M. Baker Center from 12:30 p.m. For the past 17 years he has been the Asa to 1:20 p.m. Paul West, Washington G. Candler Professor of Politics and Bureau chief for the Baltimore Sun, will Election, cont’d., p. 4 Campus Review Page 2 November 10, 2006 Benefits Fair Psi Chi Chapter Inducts 42 November 15 The newest chapter of Psi Chi, the State University. Included among the 42 Clayton State’s annual Benefits Fair National Honor Society in Psychology, inductees for the Clayton State chapter will be held in conjunction with the held its first induction on Monday, Nov. 6 were four Clayton State alumni. The hon- beginning of the open enrollment for in the James M. Baker Center at Clayton ored students were; benefits period, on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Atrium of the Harry S. Downs Center for Kelly Sigman LaSonya Kirkland Laura Doyle Continuing Education. Angela Hotard Christina Jackson Erin King Joy Kimble Loretta Boyd Renee Fonoimoana Open enrollment this year runs from Tamara Thompson Richie Ivie Tiffany Tarbell Nov. 13 to Dec. 8. Terran Jackson Karl Organ Ryan Jaegers Ashley Martin Susan Pangburn Kathleen Quincey New benefit opportunities this year Samantha Kreiselmeier Jasmine Acquah Beth Harper include: Short Term Disability Sarah Pierce Caneisia McKan Michelle Plymel Insurance and Long Term Care. There Terri Rodney-Brown Deahdra Bowier Guneeta Singh will also be a mini session on Short Justin Swann Valentina Cardona Caroline Jones Term Disability Insurance during the Meredith Andrews Tanya Davis Jennifer Reynolds Benefits Fair 1 p.m. in Room 333 of Cynthia Webster Melanie Cagle Denisa Ward the Downs Center. Diane Hudson Trina Norregaard Benefits, cont’d., p. 6

The four Clayton State alumni inducted lege and university campuses throughout into Psi Chi were; Paul Sebold, Virginia the nation. These chapters not only recog- Slaton, Suzette Gray and Peggy nize academic achievement by granting Sonnhalter. membership in the Society, but also spon- sor programs and activities which aug- A member of the Association of College ment and enhance the regular curriculum, Honor Societies and an affiliate of the offer an outlet for service to the campus American Psychological Association and and the community at large, and provide the American Psychological Society, Psi practical experience and fellowship Chi has more than 1,000 chapters in col- through affiliation with the chapter.

Employee Reimbursement Direct Deposit Now Available

The Office of Fiscal Affairs is pleased to To take advantage of this service, print announce that reimbursements to employ- and complete this form, and bring it (hand ee can now be directly deposited into the delivery to ensure security of account bank account designated by the employee. information) along with a voided check to Procurement Services for enrollment. “This is a great service and saves the Once enrolled, all payments for reim- employee the hassles of having to pick up bursement will be directly deposited into a paper check and take it to the bank for the designated account. There have been deposit. We strongly encourage each no other changes to the reimbursement employee to participate in this amazing procedures and they should be followed in program,” says Bethaney M. Willis, direc- the current manner, notes Willis. tor of Accounting Services. For further information, contact Willis at The Direct Deposit Authorization Form is [email protected] or ext. 4256. located on the Procurement Services web- site: http://adminservices.clayton.edu/pro curement/acctpayforms.htm. Campus Review November 10, 2006 Page 3 Our Future Leaders Program: Teaching Leadership and Serving the Community by Selam Mekonnen, University Relations

The Clayton State University Office of The volunteers are carefully picked from teachers and develop learning activities Campus Life has a way to teach Clayton a number of applicants based on grades, teaching select leadership skill. As a bond State students the value and importance of experience, and past volunteer involve- develops with the students and volunteers positive leadership while providing a vital ment. These select students will go they will eventually work in one-on-one service to the community. Our Future through a cycle of workshops and training groups to reinforce the skills taught. Leaders Program is a two-part project that before assuming the title of Student is primarily based on connecting Clayton Leadership Counselor. The program is still in the preliminary State students with middle and high stages, but it is successfully gaining school students in the community. The first project for Future Leaders is 1st much-needed volunteer support from Through experiential learning activities Team Inc., and is based at the First Baptist Clayton State students. For more informa- and one-on-one interaction Clayton State Church of Jonesboro. The Clayton State tion about the program contact Simon at student will teach them select leadership volunteers will work with boys ranging in [email protected] or (678)466- skills. ages from 12 to 17. They will teach them LIFE. how to resist peer pressure, good decision Eric Simon, assistant director of Campus making skills, leadership skills, etc... Life and coordinator of the program, has developed a system to get the student vol- The second project is based at Morrow unteers ready for their responsibilities. Middle School. Volunteers will work with

Campaign for Student Activity Center Support Begins

The Student Activity Center Support The plans include two full-size basketball exciting prizes such as: $250 on their Campaign has begun! Look for many pro- courts, a commuter student lounge, game Laker Card, IPOD Nano (2), $50 on their motional materials to be available for stu- room, a cyber café, and much more. Laker Card, $25 Gift Certificate to Wal- dents and the University community over Composed of equal parts recreation and Mart, and more. the next two weeks, as we work to garner leisure, the Student Activities Center will support for the Activities Center project have something for everyone. For more information, visit: and also to encourage students to “Voice http://adminservices.clayton.edu/studentactivitiescenter/ their Choice” by taking an on-line survey We need student support to move this from Nov. 13 to Nov. 19. project forward. Please inform students about the Student Activities Center The Student Activities Center facility pro- Campaign and ask them take the survey posal includes an exciting combination of via their personal DUCK portal between program areas to enhance the sense of Nov. 13 and Nov. 19. Once they vote, community and activity at Clayton State. their name will be entered into a raffle for Campus Review Page 4 November 10, 2006 Across the Campus...

History istering has been extended to the 2007 State Charitable Contribution American Democracy Project-South Wednesday, Nov. 15. Limited spots are Program where you can designate a Chair Dr. Gene Hatfield gave the open- available, so don’t delay. Fee: $20 for monthly payroll deduction for as little ing remarks at the Second Annual students, faculty and staff. Departing as $5 a month. Along with the SCCP Conference of ADP-South on Nov. 2 at Clayton State campus at 9:30 a.m. and form is a brochure listing the names and Morehead State University in returning at 3 p.m. Stop by room 206 of code numbers for all the charities partic- Lexington, Ky. The three-day event the Baker Center for more information ipating in the State Charitable theme was “Developing Engaged or visit the Recreational Sports website: Contribution Program. If you are inter- Citizens: Best Practices and New http://adminservices.clayton.edu/intramurals. ested in participating in the 2007 State Directions.” Charitable Contribution Program, ***** please fill out the form and return it Nurse Managed Clinic The Recreational Sports & Intramurals along with your contribution to Cheryl There’s an early outbreak of seasonal Department invites all students, faculty, Garvin, office #L-159 in the lower flu in Southwest Georgia. In fact, staff and alumni to take part in the sec- Library no later than Nov. 27. If you are Yancey County schools are closed due ond annual trip to the beautiful slopes of interested in making a one time dona- to the flu outbreak in the Albany area. Wolf Ridge, N.C., on Jan. 12 to Jan. 15, tion to a charity, you can include your This is seasonal flu, NOT avian flu, but 2007… a three-day, three-night extrava- cash, check or money order. Checks and the Clayton State Nurse Managed Clinic ganza. The trip cost includes two days money orders should be made out to reports it has given fewer shots to date and two nights of skiing (free lesson State Charities Fund. to Clayton State people than at the same will be provided on the first day), lodg- time last year. Dean of Health Sciences ing, two days of lunch, dinner one night University System Dr. Lisa Eichelberger says, “get a flu and all transportation expenses. There The latest edition of the University shot.” are 56 spots available. The deadline to System of Georgia's monthly Points of reserve your seat is Dec. 20, 2006 by 5 Pride newsletter is now posted on the Plant Operations p.m. All students, faculty, staff and USG website at www.usg.edu/chancel- In case you were wondering about those alumni are permitted to bring only one lor/goodnews/. white ribbons tied around many of the non-Clayton State affiliated person. For ***** more information, stop by room 206 of trees on campus, Director of Physical A new issue of Health Plan Update con- the Baker Center or visit us online at Plant Operations Harun Biswas wants taining news about the upcoming open http://adminservices.clayton.edu/in you to know that the ribbons are for the enrollment period for the health insur- tramurals/skitrip.htm. site surveys for two projects - student ance benefits offered by the University housing and the Student Activity System of Georgia has been posted at Center. The surveyors will take the rib- State Charitable Contribution Program www.usg.edu/employment/benefits/hea bons down when they are completed. The State Charitable Contributions lth/hp_update.phtml. Open enrollment Program (SCCP) was created in 1982 to begins Nov. 13. Recreational Sports allow state employees the opportunity Take a trip to the Georgia Aquarium, “to make financial contributions to help Saturday, Nov. 18. The deadline for reg- others.” Coming soon is the form for

Election, cont’d. from p. 1 Government at Emory, building a nation- Political Science Association and the V. the South” in 1987, which won the Ralph al reputation in both academia and the O. Key Award of the Southern Political G. Bunche Award of the American news media as an expert commentator on Science Association. In 1992 they pub- that strange beast known as “politics.” lished “The Vital South,” which won the Election, cont’d., p. 6

In 1996 Black received Emory's Scholar- Teacher Award for excellence in research Life’s Transitions and teaching, and he was a Phi Beta Congratulations to Sports Information Director Kappa Visiting Scholar in 1999-2000. Lee Wright and his wife Jennifer who welcomed a baby boy on Nov. 3. His name is Jonathan Lee Black's scholarly writing centers on sever- Wright, II and he was born at WellStar Cobb al projects in collaboration with his twin Hospital at 9:01 p.m. He weighed 6 lb. 9 oz. and brother Earl Black of . They coauthored “Politics and Society in was 20" long. This is their first baby. Campus Review November 10, 2006 Page 5 Arts Page Clayton State University Jazz Combo To Perform “Journeys in Jazz” November 15 by Lauren Graves, University Relations

The Clayton State University Department of Music presents the Clayton State University Jazz Combo on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in world-class per- formance venue Spivey Hall, located on the Clayton State main campus in Morrow. This event is free and open to the public.

The Jazz Combo concert “Journeys in Jazz” will include an evening of improvi- sational excursions on jazz classics, stan- dards and originals.

“The jazz soloist has always served as a musical storyteller,” says Jazz Combo Director Stacey Houghton. “Join us as we embark on several brief trips through the minds of nine jazz improvisers as they interpret the melodic and harmonic possi- bilities of a collection of standard and original compositions.” The Clayton State University Jazz Combo

Performing in “Journeys in Jazz” are the Among the original compositions per- Bess” performed by the Community Big following talented musicians and vocalist: formed in “Journeys in Jazz” will be Band under the direction of Houghton. Michael Wheeler, trumpet; Marvin Houghton’s version of Chick Corea’s This performance will be held Monday, Pollock, trumpet; Shaun Brooks, trom- fusion tune “500 Miles High.” Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Spivey Hall and is bone; Stacey Houghton, director and tenor free and open to the public. saxophone; Chris Odom, guitar; Jill And if the Nov. 15 “Journeys in Jazz” McBrayer, piano; Madoka Ohshima, performance leaves you wanting more, For more information on the Nov. 15 piano and vocals; Tony Terrell, bass; and mark your calendars for the Clayton State “Journeys in Jazz,” contact Houghton at Zach Orr, drums. University presentation of “Jazz Porgy & [email protected]. Campus Review Page 6 November 10, 2006

Election, cont’d. from p. 4 Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! 1992 Award of the Association of American Publishers for “the most outstanding book in government Upcoming Events Georgia Department of Agriculture: and political science.” Their latest www.ars.usda.gov/careers book, “The Rise of Southern Women for Hire Republicans,” was published by Thursday, Nov. 16 Careers with The State of Georgia: Press in the Cobb Galleria Centre www.thejobsite.state.ga.us spring of 2002. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Georgia Department of Corrections: Following Black to the Clayton Federal Government “Hot Links” www.dcor.state.ga.us State campus on behalf of Lyceum is journalist West, who will pre- Call to Serve: The Heritage Foundation/Internships: view the 2008 presidential election, www.calltoserve.org www.heritage.org/About/Internships/index.cfm an event which became a lot more A non-profit Partnership for Public Heritage takes great interest in young con- interesting this week when the Service, a nonpartisan organization dedi- servative minds, and we are pleased to Democrats took over the House cated to recruiting and retaining excel- consider you a member of this important and Senate. West will speak about lence in the federal civil service, and by group. The Heritage Foundation seeks 2008, immediately following and the U.S. Office of Personnel interns year-round, though more opportu- based upon the results of the nities are available during the summer. Management. November 2006 national elections, providing commentary and inter- The Heritage Foundation/JobBank: Department of Defense: www.heritage.org/About/JobBank/index.cfm pretation of those elections and www.godefense.com how they will impact the 2008 The Heritage Foundation/JobBank assists Presidential Election, identifying Find a civilian job online at Department conservatives in finding employment with potential candidates for the of Defense. conservative Congressional Offices, faith- Democratic and Republican nomi- based organizations, other public policy nations, their chances for attaining FBI: organizations, lobbying groups and trade those nominations, and which www.fbi.gov associations. states and which issues will be piv- Federal Bureau of Investigation otal in deciding the 2008 election. Federal Jobs - Over 10,000 current U.S. Government: www.student.gov Federal employment and career job data- West has been covering national The student gateway to the U S Government. bases. Updated daily by Federal Jobs politics for the past 30 years, with Digest. an emphasis on presidential poli- Career Services Office Hours tics. Identified by Washingtonian Monday and Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. FDIC: Magazine as one of the 50 most Wednesday through Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.fdic.gov influential journalists in Upper Level Student Center Washington, DC, he has provided Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Phone: (678) 466-5400 commentary on national politics on Fax: (678) 466-5468 a variety of TV networks, including NBC, Fox News and C-Span. He has also been published in a wide range of publications, from the Benefits, cont’d. from p. 2 Rolling Stone to the NewRepublic. West began his career 32 years ago More information about Long Term Care See the Clayton State Master Calendar at at the Atlanta Journal/Constitution and other voluntary health-related insur- http://adminservices.clayton.edu/calendar/f and is a long-time acquaintance of ance coverage will be provided by MetLife or additional information sessions about Clayton State Professor of English on Tuesday, Nov. 14 in two “Lunch and these new benefit opportunities. Dr. Tom Barnett. Learn” sessions at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the Business & Health Sciences Building, Room 47. Bring your lunch and Look for our next come prepared to learn about this new ben- Got News? efit opportunity. Light refreshments will be issue on Send your provided by MetLife. There will also be a Friday, Dec. 1. campus news to Long Term Care mini session during the Happy [email protected] Benefits Fair 11 a.m. in Room 333 of the Thanksgiving! Downs Center. Campus Review November 10, 2006 Page 7

Disaster Preparedness Online Trivia Time Training Available Through FEMA If Grant Had Been

FEMA is now providing online training tact any health department that they may Drinking at Appomattox for disaster preparedness. desire to work with. by John Shiffert, University Relations

According to Dr. Lisa Eichelberger, dean “If you hold a license, they will let you No, that’s not a paper by Dr. Gene of the School of Health Sciences, Kate work, as you are licensed and care for vic- Hatfield, it’s a short story by the inim- Kretschmann, lead nurse from Clayton tims without additional training,” she itable James Thurber. Center Behavioral Health Services, who says. “But everyone can help in some A Columbus, Ohio native who heard all is heading up disaster response and men- way, so, even if you are not a health care about the Civil War from the northern tal health services for Clayton County, provider, you can still take the course and perspective from his grandfather, notes that everyone at Clayton State could volunteer.” Thurber sometimes worked Civil War be trained and become eligible to volun- references into his stories. This, howev- teer in the event of any type of emergency. If you are willing to sign up to work in er, was something else. While it was All you have to do is go to Clayton County for mental health care, well-known that Ulysses S. Grant liked http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/crslist.asp contact Kretschmann at (770) 478-1099, to take a nip now and then, it took a and click on FEMA Independent Study ext 107 or fax (770) 478- 8722. She will genius of Thurber’s caliber to carry the Program: IS-100 Introduction to Incident need your name, license number, address, thought out to its ill-logical conclusion Command System, I-100. phone number and fax number after in this short story, whereby Grant was so which she will put you on the list to call in hung over on the morning that Lee (who This is the basic course that anyone has to case you are needed. Grant in the story thinks looks like the take to be able to volunteer with any poet Robert Browning… and he did, a county disaster response, says For physical care, contact Tom Bennett, little) came to surrender that he gave the Eichelberger. The course is taken online Clayton County Health Department with Confederate general his sword instead, in about two to three hours. After taking the same information. His email is toben- saying, “if I’d been feeling better we the course, and passing the final, individ- [email protected]. would have licked you.” uals can print out their certificate and con- Tom Eddins (naturally) knew about this particular re-writing of history, although Image, cont’d. from p. 1 he was a little slow with the reply button this time, since Todd Birchfield and Lou ed. A timeline for specific materials (such The entire campus community can help to Brackett beat him to the punch. Another as brochures, posters, and publications) promote and enhance our image through trivia master, Kathy Garrison, came in which require conceptual development, awareness, cooperation, and planning. fourth. writing, and graphic design services will We all hold a key to the University’s be posted online on the Media and image. For some serious history, and in honor Printing Services Web site. A summary of (or something) of the just-completed these new procedures will be sent to all election season, how did Alexis de departments prior to the Thanksgiving Tocqueville so famously label the plac- break to allow for transition and phase-in ing of sovereign power in a democracy of the practices by Jan. 2, 2007. Training in his landmark work, “Democracy in sessions will also be available. America?” First correct answer to [email protected] gets to be Alexander Hamilton’s second in his duel with Aaron Burr. Basketball, cont’d. from p. 8

Clayton State, ranked 24th in the nation, guard Sharon Wiles collected 12 points, ed a 19-3 spurt for the Lakers, capped by spanked metro-Atlanta NCAA Division I seven rebounds, five assists and seven three straight three-pointers from St. Fort Georgia State University 86-71 in an exhi- steals. Sophomore guard Marie St. Fort and senior guard Basia Bukowska to put bition at the Georgia State Sports Arena. came off the bench nailing 3-of-5 from 3- Clayton State ahead 72-56 with 8:01 on point range and finished with 11. Junior the clock. Georgia State would get no Five players scored in double figures for forward Shantel Ragin also came off the closer than nine points, 78-69, the rest of the Lakers, led by 18 points from senior bench to score 10. the way as the Lakers made 8-of-9 free guard Crystal Brown. Senior forward throws over the final two minutes to help Alecia Humphrey posted a double-double The score was tied at 53-all with 13:13 seal the win. with 15 points and 11 boards. Senior left in the game when Wiles' jumper ignit- Campus Review Page 8 November 10, 2006 Sports Page

Angela Cobb Headed to National Meet Clayton State Women Finish 8th at South Region Meet

or the third consecutive season, the earned her third straight All-Region F Clayton State University women’s Clayton State entered the meet ranked award, ran 22:38. Emry McKay from cross country team will be represented at fourth in the South Region, but the Lakers North Alabama won the individual title in the NCAA Division II championship just did not finish strong. 21:38. meet, but this time around it will not be two-time All-American Allison Kreutzer. “We did not run aggressively the last half The rest of the Clayton State scoring went Last Saturday, senior Angela Cobb led the of the race,” said Mead. “We talked about with senior Cassandra Bolivar finishing in Lakers to an eighth place finish at the the importance of a strong finish and it 58th (25:14), freshman Maria Larsen in NCAA Division II South Region meet never happened.” 97th place (26:16) and junior Terrica with a fourth place finish while securing Hamilton in 103rd place (26:29). Also one of two individual slots to the Nov. 18 Harding University won the meet with 37 finishing for the Lakers were junior national meet in Pensacola, Fl. Kreutzer, a points, followed by Tampa (88) and Katelyn Stache and senior Melissa junior, finished in 10th place as both she Florida Southern (132) as all three teams Fernandez. and Cobb earned All-Region honors. secured berths to the NCAA meet. Clayton State, improving on last year’s The Clayton State men had two runners “This was a tough field and as a team we 13th place finish, finished with 253 compete as junior Nelson Lopez finished did not rise to the occasion,” said head points, nine points behind conference foe 65th overall in 35:29 for 10K. Freshman coach Mike Mead. “Angela ran another Columbus State. Chris Ritchie ran 36:58 to finish 95th. terrific race to earn her first trip to an NCAA championship race. I was certain Cobb finished the 6K course in 22:00, a Allison would make it for her third time, personal best and the fifth fastest time in Campus Review but it wasn’t her day this time around.” Clayton State history. Kreutzer, who November 10, 2006 Editor: John Shiffert Women's Basketball Topples Writers: Lauren Graves Divison I Georgia State, 86-71 Selam Mekonnen Ashley Spillers by Lee Wright, Sports Information Sara Wheeler The Clayton State women’s basketball Division I squads, and the Lakers did it in Leigh G. Wills team proved that the best of NCAA convincing fashion. NCAA Division II Layout: Lauren Graves Division II basketball can beat NCAA Basketball, cont’d., p. 7

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