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  "section": "Case Study",
  "title": "Student Retention at an Alternative Provider: a case study",
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  "abstract": "This paper presents a systematic review of the existing literature surrounding student retention. From this foundation retention is discussed within the context of an alternative provider, and how they are responding to the challenge. Finally, this paper discusses how this response can be evaluated.",
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