Student perspectives on temporary and permanent exit from university: A case study from Monash University

Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management

Volumn 26, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 239-249

  Peel, Mark ^a   Powell, Stephen ^a   Treacey, Mia ^a  

^a MONASH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 3042856288     PISSN: 1360080X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/1360080042000218285     Document Type: Article

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