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The doubters' dilemma: exploring student attrition and retention in university language and culture programs
Overview This book explores the extent and causes of attrition and retention in university Language & Culture (L&C) programs through a detailed analysis of an institutional case study at The Australian National University (ANU). Using extensive data collected through student surveys, coupled with data mining of university-wide enrolment data, the authors explore the enrolment and...
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The three sector solution: delivering public policy in collaboration with not-for-profits and business
This collection of essays had its origins in a one-day workshop held in August 2015 at The Australian National University.
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Engaging the neighbours: Australia and ASEAN since 1974
From modest beginnings in 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has become the premier regional institution in Southeast Asia. The 10 members are pursuing cooperation to develop the ‘ASEAN Community’ and also sponsor wider dialogues that involve the major powers. Australia has been interested in ASEAN since its inauguration and was the first...
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Managing consultants: a practical guide for busy public sector managers
The first edition of this book attracted a record number of online hits. Busy public sector managers now have available to them an updated version that integrates an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide that incorporates the many practical tips needed for successful procurement activity.
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A philosophy of intellectual property
This book argues that we should adopt an instrumentalist approach to intellectual property and reject a proprietarian approach – an approach which emphasises the connection between labour and property rights. Overview