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Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage

Title	Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage
Overview	Describes arrangements and processes for making adjustments for students with disabilities or students who are experiencing other continuing academic disadvantage, to ensure equitable access to the University's academic programs.
Key Words	Disability, equity, adjustments, access, support, progress
Scope	All coursework courses (except where indicated)
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Approved by	Academic Board
Date approved	27 June 2008
Start Date	January 2009
Date for review	September 2009
Business Owner	Office of the Provost
Contact Name/extension/email	Michael Coyle/40524/mfcoyle@ unimelb.edu.au

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