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Appeal Letter: Dear Members of the Board of Studies,

I am writing to appeal the Associate Dean’s decision to deny my petition to convert my grades in MATH 280 and STAT 268 for the Fall 2024 term to a Credit (CR) designation. I respectfully request that the Board reconsider my petition due to extenuating circumstances—a significant personal emergency—that directly impacted my performance on the midterms and final exams in these courses.

During the examination period of October 10th and November 14th (both days which had MATH 280 and STAT 268 midterms back to back), I experienced a serious personal emergency that required my immediate involvement. This unforeseen crisis, detailed in the attached letter from my father, began on October 10th, 2024, and continued through the exam period, severely disrupting my ability to prepare for and perform on the midterms and final exams in MATH 280 and STAT 268.

The family emergency caused significant stress and time constraints, resulting in my failing grades on the midterms and final exams, which were worth nearly 80% of the final grades in both classes, respectively. Despite this, I passed both courses due to my performance on assignments and other components completed prior to the emergency. My academic record in my economics and math program demonstrates my commitment, and this situation was an isolated anomaly caused by the extenuating personal circumstances I was in. The Associate Dean referenced Academic regulation 3.3.1.4 stating I 'did not pass the mid-terms or final exams in these courses.', however, all the regulations at Queen's claim I need to pass the course - which I did - and performed much worse than expected. I'd like to also state, both the midterms for the course were on the exact same day throughout the course, and of the courses I did well throughout the semester MATH 381, had no examinations, and ECON 212 had it's examination on nearly the last day of exams far beyond MATH 280 and STAT 268. Additionally, my performance in ECON 255 did take a significant downturn due to my circumstances, just not nearly as fast, due to me having much more requisite knowledge of the course material ahead of time as I came from a higher math competency, compared to most in the class who took MATH 126.

Queen’s University Faculty of Arts and Science Academic Regulation 3.3.1.4 states that students may request grade adjustments, such as a CR designation, if their academic performance was impacted by “extenuating circumstances beyond their control, earned a substantially lower grade than might have been expected.” provided they submit appropriate documentation. My situation meets this criterion: the personal emergency was unexpected, required my immediate attention, and directly impaired my exam performance, as evidenced by the attached letter from my father. Additionally, Regulation 3.3.1.4 allows for CR grades in cases where a student’s grade does not reflect their academic ability due to extenuating circumstances, which applies here given my D- grades were the result of the emergency rather than my typical performance. These grades were aberrations in my academic transcript, and despite, the challenges I faced I passed the course, however, the personal circumstances I had gone through

The Associate Dean’s decision to deny my petition focused on my midterm and exam failures without adequately addressing the extenuating circumstances I presented. I respectfully submit that this does not fully align with Queen’s policies on supporting students facing exceptional challenges. I believe the Dean is biased in her decision, given by her response of me failing the midterm and final exam even though according to regulations I passed the course. Although, she failed to recognize the timing of the events, and the Queen's Academic rules and regulations that I still fall under as I passed the course and performed significantly worse due to personal circumstances. Her interpretation and decision failed to adhere to the university's rules and regulations that supported my right to a fair process. And did not make a 'reasonable decision' as she isolated those two courses, without understanding the full context of my other courses and failed to recognize the timeframe of the two courses.

I respectfully request that my grades in MATH 280 and STAT 268 be converted to a CR designation. This adjustment aligns with Queen’s policies on extenuating circumstances and ensures fairness, as my D- grades do not reflect my academic ability due to the emergency’s impact on the heavily weighted exams. A CR grade would allow me a just academic journey and maintain my academic standing without being penalized for circumstances beyond my control and would respect and unabashedly adhere to Queen's' Academic Rules and Regulations.

I appreciate the Board’s consideration of my appeal and the attached documentation. I am confident that this request aligns with Queen’s commitment to fairness and support for students facing exceptional challenges. I am available to provide further information if needed and can be reached at 22hy31@queensu.ca.

Thank you for your time and understanding.

Sincerely,
Rishab Chakraborty

Appeal Letter: Dear Members of the Board of Studies,

I am writing to appeal the Associate Dean’s decision to deny my petition to convert my grades in MATH 280 and STAT 268 for the Fall 2024 term to a Credit (CR) designation. I respectfully request that the Board reconsider my petition due to extenuating circumstances—a significant personal emergency—that directly impacted my performance on the midterms and final exams in these courses.

During the examination period of October 10th and November 14th (both days which had MATH 280 and STAT 268 midterms back to back), I experienced a serious personal emergency that required my immediate involvement. This unforeseen crisis, detailed in the attached letter from my father, began on October 10th, 2024, and continued through the exam period, severely disrupting my ability to prepare for and perform on the midterms and final exams in MATH 280 and STAT 268.

The family emergency caused significant stress and time constraints, resulting in my failing grades on the midterms and final exams, which were worth nearly 80% of the final grades in both classes, respectively. Despite this, I passed both courses due to my performance on assignments and other components completed prior to the emergency. My academic record in my economics and math program demonstrates my commitment, and this situation was an isolated anomaly caused by the extenuating personal circumstances I was in. The Associate Dean referenced Academic regulation 3.3.1.4 stating I 'did not pass the mid-terms or final exams in these courses.', however, all the regulations at Queen's claim I need to pass the course - which I did - and performed much worse than expected. I'd like to also state, both the midterms for the course were on the exact same day throughout the course, and of the courses I did well throughout the semester MATH 381, had no examinations, and ECON 212 had it's examination on nearly the last day of exams far beyond MATH 280 and STAT 268. Additionally, my performance in ECON 255 did take a significant downturn due to my circumstances, just not nearly as fast, due to me having much more requisite knowledge of the course material ahead of time as I came from a higher math competency, compared to most in the class who took MATH 126.

Queen’s University Faculty of Arts and Science Academic Regulation 3.3.1.4 states that students may request grade adjustments, such as a CR designation, if their academic performance was impacted by “extenuating circumstances beyond their control, earned a substantially lower grade than might have been expected.” provided they submit appropriate documentation. My situation meets this criterion: the personal emergency was unexpected, required my immediate attention, and directly impaired my exam performance, as evidenced by the attached letter from my father. Additionally, Regulation 3.3.1.4 allows for CR grades in cases where a student’s grade does not reflect their academic ability due to extenuating circumstances, which applies here given my D- grades were the result of the emergency rather than my typical performance. These grades were aberrations in my academic transcript, and despite, the challenges I faced I passed the course, however, the personal circumstances I had gone through

The Associate Dean’s decision to deny my petition focused on my midterm and exam failures without adequately addressing the extenuating circumstances I presented. I respectfully submit that this does not fully align with Queen’s policies on supporting students facing exceptional challenges. I believe the Dean is biased in her decision, given by her response of me failing the midterm and final exam even though according to regulations I passed the course. Although, she failed to recognize the timing of the events, and the Queen's Academic rules and regulations that I still fall under as I passed the course and performed significantly worse due to personal circumstances. Her interpretation and decision failed to adhere to the university's rules and regulations that supported my right to a fair process. And did not make a 'reasonable decision' as she isolated those two courses, without understanding the full context of my other courses and failed to recognize the timeframe of the two courses.

I respectfully request that my grades in MATH 280 and STAT 268 be converted to a CR designation. This adjustment aligns with Queen’s policies on extenuating circumstances and ensures fairness, as my D- grades do not reflect my academic ability due to the emergency’s impact on the heavily weighted exams. A CR grade would allow me a just academic journey and maintain my academic standing without being penalized for circumstances beyond my control and would respect and unabashedly adhere to Queen's' Academic Rules and Regulations.

I appreciate the Board’s consideration of my appeal and the attached documentation. I am confident that this request aligns with Queen’s commitment to fairness and support for students facing exceptional challenges. I am available to provide further information if needed and can be reached at 22hy31@queensu.ca.

Thank you for your time and understanding.

Sincerely,
Rishab Chakraborty

Appeal Letter: Dear Members of the Board of Studies,

I am writing to appeal the Associate Dean’s decision to deny my petition to convert my grades in MATH 280 and STAT 268 for the Fall 2024 term to a Credit (CR) designation. I respectfully request that the Board reconsider my petition due to extenuating circumstances—a significant personal emergency—that directly impacted my performance on the midterms and final exams in these courses.

During the examination period of October 10th and November 14th (both days which had MATH 280 and STAT 268 midterms back to back), I experienced a serious personal emergency that required my immediate involvement. This unforeseen crisis, detailed in the attached letter from my father, began on October 10th, 2024, and continued through the exam period, severely disrupting my ability to prepare for and perform on the midterms and final exams in MATH 280 and STAT 268.

The family emergency caused significant stress and time constraints, resulting in my failing grades on the midterms and final exams, which were worth nearly 80% of the final grades in both classes, respectively. Despite this, I passed both courses due to my performance on assignments and other components completed prior to the emergency. My academic record in my economics and math program demonstrates my commitment, and this situation was an isolated anomaly caused by the extenuating personal circumstances I was in. The Associate Dean referenced Academic regulation 3.3.1.4 stating I 'did not pass the mid-terms or final exams in these courses.', however, all the regulations at Queen's claim I need to pass the course - which I did - and performed much worse than expected. I'd like to also state, both the midterms for the course were on the exact same day throughout the course, and of the courses I did well throughout the semester MATH 381, had no examinations, and ECON 212 had it's examination on nearly the last day of exams far beyond MATH 280 and STAT 268. Additionally, my performance in ECON 255 did take a significant downturn due to my circumstances, just not nearly as fast, due to me having much more requisite knowledge of the course material ahead of time as I came from a higher math competency, compared to most in the class who took MATH 126.

Queen’s University Faculty of Arts and Science Academic Regulation 3.3.1.4 states that students may request grade adjustments, such as a CR designation, if their academic performance was impacted by “extenuating circumstances beyond their control, earned a substantially lower grade than might have been expected.” provided they submit appropriate documentation. My situation meets this criterion: the personal emergency was unexpected, required my immediate attention, and directly impaired my exam performance, as evidenced by the attached letter from my father. Additionally, Regulation 3.3.1.4 allows for CR grades in cases where a student’s grade does not reflect their academic ability due to extenuating circumstances, which applies here given my D- grades were the result of the emergency rather than my typical performance. These grades were aberrations in my academic transcript, and despite, the challenges I faced I passed the course, however, the personal circumstances I had gone through

The Associate Dean’s decision to deny my petition focused on my midterm and exam failures without adequately addressing the extenuating circumstances I presented. I respectfully submit that this does not fully align with Queen’s policies on supporting students facing exceptional challenges. I believe the Dean is biased in her decision, given by her response of me failing the midterm and final exam even though according to regulations I passed the course. Although, she failed to recognize the timing of the events, and the Queen's Academic rules and regulations that I still fall under as I passed the course and performed significantly worse due to personal circumstances. Her interpretation and decision failed to adhere to the university's rules and regulations that supported my right to a fair process. And did not make a 'reasonable decision' as she isolated those two courses, without understanding the full context of my other courses and failed to recognize the timeframe of the two courses.

I respectfully request that my grades in MATH 280 and STAT 268 be converted to a CR designation. This adjustment aligns with Queen’s policies on extenuating circumstances and ensures fairness, as my D- grades do not reflect my academic ability due to the emergency’s impact on the heavily weighted exams. A CR grade would allow me a just academic journey and maintain my academic standing without being penalized for circumstances beyond my control and would respect and unabashedly adhere to Queen's' Academic Rules and Regulations.

I appreciate the Board’s consideration of my appeal and the attached documentation. I am confident that this request aligns with Queen’s commitment to fairness and support for students facing exceptional challenges. I am available to provide further information if needed and can be reached at 22hy31@queensu.ca.

Thank you for your time and understanding.

Sincerely,
Rishab Chakraborty

Appeal Letter: Dear Members of the Board of Studies,

I am writing to appeal the Associate Dean’s decision to deny my petition to convert my grades in MATH 280 and STAT 268 for the Fall 2024 term to a Credit (CR) designation. I respectfully request that the Board reconsider my petition due to extenuating circumstances—a significant personal emergency—that directly impacted my performance on the midterms and final exams in these courses.

During the examination period of October 10th and November 14th (both days which had MATH 280 and STAT 268 midterms back to back), I experienced a serious personal emergency that required my immediate involvement. This unforeseen crisis, detailed in the attached letter from my father, began on October 10th, 2024, and continued through the exam period, severely disrupting my ability to prepare for and perform on the midterms and final exams in MATH 280 and STAT 268.

The family emergency caused significant stress and time constraints, resulting in my failing grades on the midterms and final exams, which were worth nearly 80% of the final grades in both classes, respectively. Despite this, I passed both courses due to my performance on assignments and other components completed prior to the emergency. My academic record in my economics and math program demonstrates my commitment, and this situation was an isolated anomaly caused by the extenuating personal circumstances I was in. The Associate Dean referenced Academic regulation 3.3.1.4 stating I 'did not pass the mid-terms or final exams in these courses.', however, all the regulations at Queen's claim I need to pass the course - which I did - and performed much worse than expected. I'd like to also state, both the midterms for the course were on the exact same day throughout the course, and of the courses I did well throughout the semester MATH 381, had no examinations, and ECON 212 had it's examination on nearly the last day of exams far beyond MATH 280 and STAT 268. Additionally, my performance in ECON 255 did take a significant downturn due to my circumstances, just not nearly as fast, due to me having much more requisite knowledge of the course material ahead of time as I came from a higher math competency, compared to most in the class who took MATH 126.

Queen’s University Faculty of Arts and Science Academic Regulation 3.3.1.4 states that students may request grade adjustments, such as a CR designation, if their academic performance was impacted by “extenuating circumstances beyond their control, earned a substantially lower grade than might have been expected.” provided they submit appropriate documentation. My situation meets this criterion: the personal emergency was unexpected, required my immediate attention, and directly impaired my exam performance, as evidenced by the attached letter from my father. Additionally, Regulation 3.3.1.4 allows for CR grades in cases where a student’s grade does not reflect their academic ability due to extenuating circumstances, which applies here given my D- grades were the result of the emergency rather than my typical performance. These grades were aberrations in my academic transcript, and despite, the challenges I faced I passed the course, however, the personal circumstances I had gone through

The Associate Dean’s decision to deny my petition focused on my midterm and exam failures without adequately addressing the extenuating circumstances I presented. I respectfully submit that this does not fully align with Queen’s policies on supporting students facing exceptional challenges. I believe the Dean is biased in her decision, given by her response of me failing the midterm and final exam even though according to regulations I passed the course. Although, she failed to recognize the timing of the events, and the Queen's Academic rules and regulations that I still fall under as I passed the course and performed significantly worse due to personal circumstances. Her interpretation and decision failed to adhere to the university's rules and regulations that supported my right to a fair process. And did not make a 'reasonable decision' as she isolated those two courses, without understanding the full context of my other courses and failed to recognize the timeframe of the two courses.

I respectfully request that my grades in MATH 280 and STAT 268 be converted to a CR designation. This adjustment aligns with Queen’s policies on extenuating circumstances and ensures fairness, as my D- grades do not reflect my academic ability due to the emergency’s impact on the heavily weighted exams. A CR grade would allow me a just academic journey and maintain my academic standing without being penalized for circumstances beyond my control and would respect and unabashedly adhere to Queen's' Academic Rules and Regulations.

I appreciate the Board’s consideration of my appeal and the attached documentation. I am confident that this request aligns with Queen’s commitment to fairness and support for students facing exceptional challenges. I am available to provide further information if needed and can be reached at 22hy31@queensu.ca.

Thank you for your time and understanding.

Sincerely,
Rishab Chakraborty

Appeal Letter: Dear Members of the Board of Studies,

I am writing to appeal the Associate Dean’s decision to deny my petition to convert my grades in MATH 280 and STAT 268 for the Fall 2024 term to a Credit (CR) designation. I respectfully request that the Board reconsider my petition due to extenuating circumstances—a significant personal emergency—that directly impacted my performance on the midterms and final exams in these courses.

During the examination period of October 10th and November 14th (both days which had MATH 280 and STAT 268 midterms back to back), I experienced a serious personal emergency that required my immediate involvement. This unforeseen crisis, detailed in the attached letter from my father, began on October 10th, 2024, and continued through the exam period, severely disrupting my ability to prepare for and perform on the midterms and final exams in MATH 280 and STAT 268.

The family emergency caused significant stress and time constraints, resulting in my failing grades on the midterms and final exams, which were worth nearly 80% of the final grades in both classes, respectively. Despite this, I passed both courses due to my performance on assignments and other components completed prior to the emergency. My academic record in my economics and math program demonstrates my commitment, and this situation was an isolated anomaly caused by the extenuating personal circumstances I was in. The Associate Dean referenced Academic regulation 3.3.1.4 stating I 'did not pass the mid-terms or final exams in these courses.', however, all the regulations at Queen's claim I need to pass the course - which I did - and performed much worse than expected. I'd like to also state, both the midterms for the course were on the exact same day throughout the course, and of the courses I did well throughout the semester MATH 381, had no examinations, and ECON 212 had it's examination on nearly the last day of exams far beyond MATH 280 and STAT 268. Additionally, my performance in ECON 255 did take a significant downturn due to my circumstances, just not nearly as fast, due to me having much more requisite knowledge of the course material ahead of time as I came from a higher math competency, compared to most in the class who took MATH 126.

Queen’s University Faculty of Arts and Science Academic Regulation 3.3.1.4 states that students may request grade adjustments, such as a CR designation, if their academic performance was impacted by “extenuating circumstances beyond their control, earned a substantially lower grade than might have been expected.” provided they submit appropriate documentation. My situation meets this criterion: the personal emergency was unexpected, required my immediate attention, and directly impaired my exam performance, as evidenced by the attached letter from my father. Additionally, Regulation 3.3.1.4 allows for CR grades in cases where a student’s grade does not reflect their academic ability due to extenuating circumstances, which applies here given my D- grades were the result of the emergency rather than my typical performance. These grades were aberrations in my academic transcript, and despite, the challenges I faced I passed the course, however, the personal circumstances I had gone through

The Associate Dean’s decision to deny my petition focused on my midterm and exam failures without adequately addressing the extenuating circumstances I presented. I respectfully submit that this does not fully align with Queen’s policies on supporting students facing exceptional challenges. I believe the Dean is biased in her decision, given by her response of me failing the midterm and final exam even though according to regulations I passed the course. Although, she failed to recognize the timing of the events, and the Queen's Academic rules and regulations that I still fall under as I passed the course and performed significantly worse due to personal circumstances. Her interpretation and decision failed to adhere to the university's rules and regulations that supported my right to a fair process. And did not make a 'reasonable decision' as she isolated those two courses, without understanding the full context of my other courses and failed to recognize the timeframe of the two courses.

I respectfully request that my grades in MATH 280 and STAT 268 be converted to a CR designation. This adjustment aligns with Queen’s policies on extenuating circumstances and ensures fairness, as my D- grades do not reflect my academic ability due to the emergency’s impact on the heavily weighted exams. A CR grade would allow me a just academic journey and maintain my academic standing without being penalized for circumstances beyond my control and would respect and unabashedly adhere to Queen's' Academic Rules and Regulations.

I appreciate the Board’s consideration of my appeal and the attached documentation. I am confident that this request aligns with Queen’s commitment to fairness and support for students facing exceptional challenges. I am available to provide further information if needed and can be reached at 22hy31@queensu.ca.

Thank you for your time and understanding.

Sincerely,
Rishab Chakraborty