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1 Business & Technology Health Sciences Liberal Arts Nursing Excelsior College students make the most of their ambition. R COLLEGE EXCELSIOR COLLEGE R C OLLEGE EXCELSIOR C OLLEGE > More than 136,000 students already graduated!

2 EXCELSIOR COLLEGE EXCELSIOR COLLEGE EXCELSIOR C OLLEGE EXCELSIOR C OLLEGE Fast Facts and Figures Apply many of the credits you ve already earned. (Excelsior College is top-ranked by U.S.News & World Report for number of transfer students.) Earn your degree in the most efficient way possible, and save time and money. Learn at your own pace online and via CD-ROM, with credit-bearing examinations or even in the classroom. It s your choice. Degree and Certificate Programs Choose from more than 30 associate, bachelor's, master's and certificate programs in: Business Technology Liberal Arts (including Criminal Justice) Nursing Health Sciences Make a positive impact on your personal and professional life along with more than 136,000 Excelsior College graduates. Ranked among the top 15 percent of military-friendly colleges by GI JOBS magazine. Ranked by Military Advanced Education in the top 20 colleges serving the military. Copyright 2011 Excelsior College. Excelsior College is a registered servicemark of Excelsior College. All rights reserved.

3 This is your opportunity to do something you ve always wanted. Make the most of your ambition, earn your degree and move your career forward. Excelsior College is just the place. As one of the leading accredited institutions in the country, we offer everything you want from higher education and professional development. Benefit from respected, high quality academics. And join alumni who are valued by employers and widely accepted into graduate programs and management positions. Angela Zocco Biggs and Joseph Bernal ready in the processional to begin the Commencement ceremony in July 2008 in Albany, NY. Both earned an Associate Degree in nursing. Above all, we give you all that you expect from higher education, as well as the flexibility to fit learning into your life. We also provide you with the opportunity to transfer many of the credits you ve already earned so you can finish ahead of expectations. You ll come away from this experience enriched and ready to take on any personal or professional challenge you choose. All with the satisfaction of knowing you ve achieved your goal. Go for it. 1

4 What graduates are saying about an Excelsior College degree. Melissa DeShan Hill Graduate, Associate In Business Kiano Hill Graduate, Bachelor of Science, Liberal Studies Area of Focus in Criminal Justice I met my wife, Melissa, while we were jumping out of a Huey helicopter. A military career doesn t allow for much classroom education. Excelsior s flexibility allowed us to plan coursework around our jobs and family life. Once again we are jumping together toward new careers; we graduated at the same time. 2

5 Convenient Design a degree completion plan that fits your life. Beyond the convenience of our distance education with credit-bearing examinations, portfolio assessment, online coursework, CD-Rom courses, or in the classroom at an institution of your choosing Excelsior College lets you design a degree completion plan that s compatible with your work and home life. Flexible Take 8-week and 15-week courses offered every other month when your schedule allows. View course listings in advance and create a plan that works for you. Or you can take Excelsior College Examinations and earn college credit for prior learning. Affordable Afford the education you ve always dreamed of. Excelsior College accepts many of the credits you may have already earned. Combining acceptance of credit with Course Payment Plan options, Federal Financial Aid, and scholarships allows you to budget your education more efficiently. For military servicemembers, Military Tuition Assistance may cover up to 100% of tuition costs. Accredited Earn a degree that earns respect. Current. Practical. Accredited. The quality of the Excelsior College curriculum is excellent, developed by our outstanding faculty drawn from some of the finest colleges, universities, and institutions in the country. 3

6 The International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) has recognized Excelsior College baccalaureate business programs. What does this mean to you? IACBE provides you with impartial assurance that you are participating in high-quality programs Prospective employers will value the external accountability for the excellence of our business programs You can confidently apply for careers anywhere with IACBE s international reputation Professional recognition of our programs makes you more attractive to graduate schools Excelsior is the first solely online institution to receive this recognition. Visit for more information. Stephanie Verro, Graduate, Bachelor of Science, Management of Human Resources 4 I want my daughter to know that you don t have to accept things as they are you always have the ability to get ahead in life. Even if you want to be a stay-at-home mom, you can be a well-informed and educated one. Excelsior College has allowed me to be that kind of role model.

7 School of Business & Technology excelsior.edu/business excelsior.edu/technology Get on the leading edge and get ahead. For the business student, the Excelsior College School of Business & Technology offers a number of relevant programs. Many focus specifically on high-growth industries with exciting career opportunities. And you may apply workplace and military training as credit, accelerating the path to your degree. Business Degree and Certificate Programs Associate in Science, Business Associate in Applied Science, Administrative/Management Studies* Bachelor of Professional Studies in Business and Management* Bachelor of Science, Accounting, NYS CPA Track Bachelor of Science in Business General Business* General Accounting Finance Global Business Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management Management of Human Resources* Management Information Systems Marketing Operations Management Risk Management and Insurance Certificate in Entrepreneurship (undergraduate level) Master of Business Administration Gen eral Option plus concentrations: Human Performance Technology Information Security Technology Management * Designed to maximize credit for formal training of U.S. Military personnel. 5

8 Excelsior College sponsors New the quote first virtual student chapters of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Membership is open to current Excelsior College students who have an interest in joining ANS or IEEE. Visit for more information about our ANS and IEEE student chapters. Technology Degree Programs Associate in Science, Nuclear Technology Bachelor of Professional Studies in Technology Management Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Technology with concentrations Concentrations in: Electronics Nanotechnology Bachelor of Science, Information Technology with concentration Concentrations in: Information Security Network Management General Option Bachelor of Science, Nuclear Engineering Technology Associate in Applied Science, Technical Studies with area of focus Associate in Science, Technology with area of focus Bachelor of Science, Technology with area of focus Areas of focus in: Computer Technologies Electromechanical Technologies Electronic/Instrumentation Technologies Mechanical/Welding Technologies (BS, Tech only) Nuclear Technologies Power Plant Technologies Excelsior College awards credit for many IT certification examinations, including but not limited to: Microsoft, Novell, Cisco, CompTIA, Oracle, SAS and Sun Microsystems SM. ABET accredited. Designed to maximize credit for formal training of U.S. Military personnel. New Programs Bachelor of Professional Studies in Business and Management Bachelor of Professional Studies in Technology Management Areas of focus in: Electrical technology Information technology Nuclear technology With the pace of innovation accelerating, qualified managers are in exceptionally high demand. These flexible, career-oriented degree programs are geared toward the needs of professionals who want to build upon their existing knowledge and training and earn a bachelor s degree within their career field. Students build essential management skills through core professional requirements and then customize their study based on career interests. 6 For more information, visit excelsior.edu

9 The bachelor degree programs in electrical engineering technology and nuclear engineering technology are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202, telephone: ABET is a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). What does this mean to you? ABET is the leading accrediting agency in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology education. When a student enrolls in an ABET accredited program, they are guaranteed the highest level of quality education in the field. Visit to learn more. Steven A. David Graduate, Bachelor of Science, Nuclear Engineering Technology Accreditation enables employers to recruit graduates they know are well-prepared from a program with high standards set by those in the profession. I used my senior reactor operator training and previous college credits to earn a degree to advance my career at the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. Excelsior College has ABET accreditation that gives me the edge over others competing for the same promotions. 7

10 School of Liberal Arts excelsior.edu/la Enrich your life and your work. In many ways, a liberal arts education is an education for life it prepares you to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing world. And the Excelsior College School of Liberal Arts offers a breadth of academic experiences designed not just to open your mind, but to open opportunities for personal and professional growth. Liberal Arts Degree and Certificate Programs Associate in Arts Associate in Science* Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science* Certificate in Criminal Profiling and Investigative Analysis Certificate in Homeland Security Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Designed to maximize credit for formal training of U.S. Military personnel Flexible Liberal Studies option for bachelor s degree programs. A chance to pursue a broader range of courses that match your interests. Flexibility makes Excelsior College a great option for adult learners especially if you re self motivated. Being able to study when and where I needed to made earning my degree possible. That, and an incredibly affordable program. Dale Freeman Graduate, Bachelor of Science, Liberal Studies 8

11 All it takes is discipline. For each of the associate and bachelor s degrees, you can choose from many areas of focus. Choose from majors including: - Biology - Communication Studies - Criminal Justice* - Administration of Criminal Justice - Corrections - Homeland Security - Criminal Profiling and Investigative Analysis - Law Enforcement and Public Safety - Economics - History - Literature in English - Mathematics - Music - Political Science - Psychology - Sociology Albert Scales Graduate, Bachelor of Science in Liberals Arts * Bachelor of Science degree only. I knew a degree would open up doors for me. So I started to ask around to find the best option for me, and heard nothing but good things about Excelsior. My master chief was an Excelsior graduate. And now I m telling people about how a degree is possible with all of the methods Excelsior College makes available. 9

12 10 Jacob Dutcher, RN Graduate, Bachelor of Science in nursing Thanks to the flexibility Excelsior College offers including online courses and for-credit exams I completed my bachelor s degree while working full-time in a cardiothoracic ICU. Since then, I ve been accepted for graduate studies in anesthesiology at Albany Medical Center, one of the topranked programs in the country.

13 School of Nursing excelsior.edu/nursing Advance your career without missing a beat. The Excelsior College School of Nursing is the largest distance educator of nurses in the nation, and an NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education. Over 41,000 nursing students have earned their degrees with Excelsior College and advanced their careers at their own pace. Nursing Degree and Certificate Programs Associate in Science (AS) in nursing Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in nursing Bachelor of Science (RN-BS) in nursing RN-MS in nursing with specialization Clinical Systems Management Nursing Education Nursing Informatics Master of Science (MS) in nursing with specialization Clinical Systems Management Nursing Education Nursing Informatics Graduate Certificate in Nursing Management Post-Master s Certificate in Nursing Education Get ahead right from the start. - At enrollment, you may transfer in previously earned credits. - Some of the requirements for these programs may be met through Excelsior College Examinations and courses. - You may be closer to your degree than you think. 11

14 Left to right: Daniel Cohen BS in Health Sciences 2010 Victor Sarmiento BS in Health Sciences 2010 Prior to enrolling, I heard a lot about the flexibility of the program, and the military-friendly attitude of the College. I had friends in the military who encouraged me to apply. I was able to transfer a significant amount of credits toward my degree. Victor Sarmiento 12

15 School of Health Sciences excelsior.edu/healthsciences Prescribed for healthy careers. The Excelsior College School of Health Sciences presents opportunities to advance your career in health care by offering a variety of Bachelor of Science (BS) and certificate programs. If you re seeking to move your career forward into a leadership role, we encourage you to explore our BS in health care management. You may also combine this degree with an MBA, saving you time and money as you complete both programs together. If you're seeking a degree with a broad health care focus, we offer a BS in health sciences, with an emphasis in management, health education, gerontology, or end of life care. If you re looking to become more specialized in your field, Excelsior College offers three certificate programs. All courses are delivered entirely online through a flexible adult learning environment that allows working professionals to complete coursework around their busy schedules. Health Science Degree and Certificate Programs Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences* Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management/MBA (dual degree) Certificate in Health Care Management (undergraduate level) Certificate in End of Life Care (undergraduate level) Certificate in Health Care Informatics (graduate level) Designed to maximize credit for formal training of U.S. Military personnel 13

16 Everything you need to succeed. Excelsior College sponsors a wide range of academic and financial resources, so no matter what your discipline from information technology to nursing to accounting to sociology you have all the support you need to complete your degree. Admissions Counselors Before you enroll, Excelsior admissions counselors help you plan effective strategies to achieve maximum academic success. Financial Aid and Excelsior College Payment Plans A variety of options are available for all Excelsior College students, including scholarships, Veterans Administration educational benefits, federal student financial aid, private educational loans, and Military Tuition Assistance. Excelsior College allows you to budget tuition and fees by spreading costs over an easy payment schedule. Work with our Financial Aid Office to learn how to access all the available options. Academic Advisors When you enroll, you re assigned a team of academic advisors to guide you through degree completion. They re available to you by phone, via or fax. MyExcelsior Access many of these services through MyExcelsior. Create your free account at our Web site to customize a variety of online services to support your individual degree requirements. At MyExcelsior you may preview and choose from a variety of online and CD-Rom course offerings and college level examinations, check your account balance, or request a transcript all at a click of your mouse. MyExcelsior Community Members of this online community can interact with other students and Excelsior College staff. Find study partners, join study groups, discuss course topics with peers, exchange textbooks, prep for exams, and more. Online Writing and Tutoring Services Take advantage of experienced tutors who can help you practice for select Excelsior College Examinations and improve your writing skills. Military Consultants Military consultants located at selected military installations to provide faceto-face student support services. The Excelsior College Career Center Whether you are beginning, changing, or developing your career we have the tools for help! The Career Center features a variety of centralized resources and services for enrolled students, alumni and future students. 14

17 I chose Excelsior College because there was minimal residency required, the transfer of accredited coursework, and also that people on the phone at Excelsior College were everything I could have hoped for. They showed a genuine interest in helping me finish. Reid Carroll Hopkins, Career Counselor Graduate, Bachelor of Science in Liberals Arts These include Self-Assessment Tools to help you find the best career fit, Career Exploration Resources, Job Search Tools, and Career Counseling appointments to investigate career fields, research employment trends, and assist in mapping out your future career plans. You can access the entire list of resources for the Career Center at OneTranscript SM Show proof of your achievements by combining your college-level credits with Excelsior College OneTranscript, the transcript consolidation service from Excelsior College formerly known as Credit Bank. Your presentation to employers and other colleges will be clean, clear, and impressive. Visit excelsior.edu/onetranscript to learn more. The Center for Professional Development Excelsior College s Center for Professional Development offers over 120 non-credit online programs to meet the individual needs of those who want to get started in a new career or advance at their current job quickly, affordably and at a pace that matches their busy lifestyle. Programs are offered instructor-facilitated or as independent study. All lead to a certificate of completion from Excelsior College. Many programs prepare students for competency examinations that lead to national and professional certification. Over 60 of these programs are also approved for military educational benefits. For more information, visit Become a part of the Excelsior College community. Join us on Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, Twitter, and YouTube. Start by visiting excelsior.edu/community. As an Excelsior College student, you will have exclusive access to the information and resources most relevant to your degree program. Whether you are taking campus-based or distance courses, researching a project, writing a paper, looking for search instruction, or preparing for an Excelsior College Examination, the Excelsior College Library can support your studies. Available to you free, (through our partnership with the world-renowned Sheridan Libraries of the Johns Hopkins University) the Excelsior College Library offers a wide range of top-notch resources and services to help you succeed. You ll have access to thousands of online books and articles that you won t find for free online. You also have librarians to help you get started with your research, locate specific, books, journals, or other resources that you need, and help you find, use, and evaluate electronic and print resources. The library also offers online chats on topics to help you with your studies and tutorials that you can view at your own pace. 15

18 Credit by exam excelsior.edu/exams uexceltest.com 16 Excelsior College Exams (ECEs) and UExcel Exams Join the tens of thousands of people, not just Excelsior College students, who have earned undergraduate college credit with ECEs and UExcel exams - affordable, credit-by-examination programs. Choose from a variety of exams in Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, and Nursing. - Demonstrate you have learned material comparable to the content of one or more college-level courses by taking a computer-delivered exam. - Earn transcripted undergraduate college credit from Excelsior College by earning a grade of C or higher on an exam. The credit can be used to meet academic degree requirements at Excelsior College or to obtain credit/advanced placement at thousands of colleges and universities. The American Council on Education s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT) has evaluated and made college credit recommendations for ECE and UExcel examinations. For a complete list of exams visit: excelsior.edu/exams and or call , ext. 27. Excelsior College Examinations is one of the nation s oldest and most respected credit-by-exam programs developed and maintained by an accredited, degree-granting institution. Excelsior College, a private, nonprofit institution, is widely recognized as a leader in the evaluation of prior learning, and offers a series of more than 40 undergraduate examination titles at both the upper- and lower-levels. Students with prior learning assessment credit needed less time to earn degrees and had higher degree-earning rates. March 2010 CAEL (The Council For Adult & Experiential Learning) study, Fueling the Race to Postsecondary Success

19 I was able to work on my degree while stationed in South Africa. And with Excelsior exams, I could study on my schedule and finish my bachelor s earlier. Christina Goosens Graduate, Bachelor of Science in Liberals Arts Excelsior College Examinations (ECEs) Arts & Sciences Business Education Health Sciences Abnormal Psychology* American Dream** Anatomy & Physiology* Bioethics: Philosophical Issues Cultural Diversity Earth Science English Composition Ethics: Theory & Practice* Foundations of Gerontology* Introduction to Music Introduction to Philosophy* Juvenile Delinquency Life Span Developmental Psychology* Microbiology* Organizational Behavior* Pathophysiology* Psychology of Adulthood & Aging* Research Methods in Psychology* Social Psychology* World Population* Ethics: Theory & Practice* Human Resource Management* Labor Relations* Organizational Behavior* Literacy Instruction in the Elementary School* Foundations of Gerontology* Human Resource Management* Psychology of Adulthood & Aging* listing continued on next page * Online Practice exam available. Visit excelsior.edu/exams to learn more. ** This exam is only available until June 3,

20 18 About Test Preparation Services Preparation for Excelsior College Examinations centers around independent study and we offer a comprehensive set of exam learning resources and services to help you succeed. These learning resources are prepared by Excelsior College so you can be assured that they are current and cover the content you are expected to master for the exams. These resources, and your desire to learn, are usually all that you will need to help you succeed. Some students, however, may seek additional assistance or may be contacted by tutorial firms and test-preparation companies offering their own products and services. Excelsior is not affiliated with any of these firms and does not endorse the products or services of any of these vendors since we do not review their materials for content or compatibility with Excelsior College Examinations. Depending upon your individual learning style and needs, you might consider using the services and products of an unaffiliated vendor to help you prepare for an Excelsior College Examination. Some students have found such materials beneficial while others have found them to be less useful. The decision to purchase the services and products of any of these vendors is entirely up to the individual. Please note that none of these firms are authorized to provide admissions counseling or academic advising services on behalf of Excelsior College. To help you become a well-informed consumer we suggest that you consider the following before making any purchase decision regarding study materials provided by organizations other than Excelsior College. Does the company: - Clearly articulate that it is an independent enterprise, separate from Excelsior College, that it is not a degree granting institution, and that it does not offer courses that lead to the award of college-level credit? - Openly indicate that it is not an agent of Excelsior College, that it is not authorized to provide academic advising regarding Excelsior s degree requirements, and that all its costs and fees are separate from those you will pay to the College? - Have a record of unresolved complaints/disputes with consumer protection agencies, nursing boards, attorneys general offices, or other similar organizations? - Require clients to commit to long-term, binding contracts to access its products and services? - Provide data to substantiate the satisfaction of its clients with its products and services? Nursing (Associate) Nursing (Baccalaureate) Excelsior College Examinations (ECEs) (continued): Essentials of Nursing Care: Chronicity* Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Differences* Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Safety* Essentials of Nursing Care: Reproductive Health* Focused Clinical Competencies Assessment: Head-to-toe Assessment and Nursing Process Focused Clinical Competencies Assessment: Managing Multiple Patients Focused Clinical Competencies Assessment: Participating in Intra/Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams Fundamentals of Nursing** Health Differences Across the Life Span 1* Health Differences Across the Life Span 2* Health Differences Across the Life Span 3* Maternal and Child Nursing (Associate)** Maternity Nursing** Transition to the Registered Professional Nurse Role* Adult Nursing** Community-Focused Nursing* Management in Nursing* Maternal & Child Nursing (Baccalaureate)** Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing** Research in Nursing Calculus* College Writing* Introduction to Psychology* Physics* Political Science* Spanish Language* Statistics* * Online practice exam available. Visit excelsior.edu/exams or uexceltest.com to learn more. ** This exam does not apply toward the Excelsior College Nursing degrees.

21 Credit through courses online and CD-ROM Excelsior College Courses Excelsior College delivers courses online and via CD-ROM allowing you to meet your academic requirements according to your schedule, your preferred delivery method, and your interests. 8- and 15-week terms are available for undergraduate-level courses. Choose from a wide range of upper- and lower-level courses offered every other month. Graduate-level courses are offered in 8- and 15-week format, making it possible to balance work, life, and school. Select courses in art, biology, business & technology, criminal justice, communication, English language & literature, geology, health sciences, history, mathematics, music, nursing, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, and sociology. The interaction with the instructors at Excelsior College was the best of ANY online school. I could tell my professor was interacting with all of his students because he would refer one student to another. Bridgett Austin Graduate, Associate in Applied Science in Technical Studies 19

22 Start to Finish. We re here to support you. Apply. Your next step is to submit your Undergraduate Application and official transcripts, including any military documentation. (Nursing candidates must also submit current license and/or certification.) Then you ll receive an unofficial evaluation, showing how your prior credits may apply toward your degree. Enroll. When you decide to matriculate into a degree program, simply submit your enrollment form and enrollment fee. Once enrolled, you ll work with your team of academic advisors to develop your degree completion plan. Meet your requirements at your own pace. Choose the credit-earning options that work best for you. Take courses. Study independently. Have your portfolio assessed. Take your Excelsior College Examinations whenever you re ready and stay on track. You ll see, it ll be worth the effort. Graduate! Excelsior College degrees are conferred throughout the year, so as soon as your academic advisors say you ve met your degree requirements, you ll graduate and come celebrate at our annual commencement ceremony. Apply today at excelsior.edu Madeline Nolan, Master of Science in nursing graduate, is assisted during the 2008 Commencement ceremony in Albany, NY, by Deborah Rastinehad, PhD, RN, Assistant Dean of the Master s Degree Program in nursing. 20

23 APPLY TODAY. Visit excelsior.edu and go to MyExcelsior to enhance your Web experience. Or call or , ext. 27.

24 7 Columbia Circle, Albany, New York Phone: toll free or TDD: Fax: Accreditation Excelsior College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, telephone: The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The associate, baccalaureate, and master's degree programs in nursing at Excelsior College are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, telephone: The NLNAC is a specialized accrediting agency for nursing recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The baccalaureate degree programs in electrical engineering technology and nuclear engineering technology are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202, telephone: ABET is a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The bachelor s degree programs in accounting (NYS CPA Track) and business are accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), Strang Line Rd., Lexena, KS 66215, IACBE is a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). All the College's academic programs are registered (i.e., approved) by the New York State Education Department. Recognition The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program has been accepted into full membership by the Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs (AGLSP). The American Council on Education's College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT) has evaluated and made college credit recommendations for Excelsior College Examinations. The National League for Nursing (NLN) designated the Excelsior College School of Nursing as a NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education in recognition of the College's sustained achievements in creating environments that promote student learning and professional development. Excelsior College is a Title IV eligible educational institution (Federal Code #014251) offering Federal Financial Assistance (Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, and PLUS Loans) to students who qualify in course based programs. Excelsior College accepts students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin Excelsior College EX 0000; enroll10-152; 01/11