Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Petition Letter: Dear Associate Dean,

I am a new transfer student to Queen's University and this is my first fall semester here. I am a student in the Applied Economics Program and signed up to take Econ 320 - Macroeconomics Theory II as an elective, as it is not a requirement for my program. Although this course is challenging, I thought it would provide depth and continuity for previously learned material and advance my understanding of the macro economy. However, after completing the first assignment (Due: October 6th), I have decided that this is not the right course for me at this time. Given the challenging nature and additional work commitments required, I do not believe I will be successful in this class given my courses this year, which include Commerce 323 - Corporate Financial Planning and Econ 310 - Microeconomic Theory II.

During the week of the 25th, I attempted each day from Wednesday - Friday to get an academic advising appointment, as I did not want to make any changes to my schedule without consulting an advisor. Given my schedule and having a medical appointment in Toronto, it was not possible to come into the Art/Sci Student Services building at 8:30am, however when I called at 9:00AM each morning (when the phones open) all of the appointments had been filled for those days. Ultimately, I was unaware of the deadline to swap classes of Friday, September 25. I am hoping I can receive some leniency and be able to swap Econ 320 for Geography 229. I have gained approval from both the Professor and the Undergraduate Chair for geography to join this class. (Please see emails below)

Geography 229 will provide me with a learning experience I will truly enjoy as well as compliment my schedule; which includes a part time job, full time classes and extra-curricular student involvement. Given my financial situation, I am appealing to you to allow me to swap these courses (Econ 320 for Gphy 229) with no financial penalty.

I look forward to your response and sincerely thank you for your time.

Best Regards,

Adam Kadoch


Emails:

1. Betsy Donald:

Hi Adam,
I have confirmed with Sharon that Dr. Lovell has given his permission. I am fine with you adding this course. Good luck on the semester.

Betsy Donald
Associate Head-Undergraduate Programs.
Department of Geography and Planning.

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 29, 2015, at 11:17 AM, Adam Kadoch 1ak14@queensu.ca wrote:

Hi Professor Donald,


My name is Adam Kadoch and I am a new transfer student to Queen's. Unfortunately, I was unaware or the deadline to add/swap course of September 25. I am attempting to add Gphy 229 - Place, Space , Culture & Social Life in place of Econ 320. As per Student Services, I was instructed to contact you for your permission to join the course as well as appeal to the associate dean. I hope to gain your permission to join GPHY 229 and look forward to hearing from you.


Best Regards,

2. Professor Lovell:

Permission granted, Adam -- good that you got to the class on Friday, though

I will request my TA Alexandra Pedersen, on the cc-line above, to forward you the 229 syllabus and related materials. Get cracking on those readings

Should still be required texts in the Bookstore for you to buy.

WGL

______________________
From: Adam Kadoch
Sent: September 29, 2015 11:06 AM
To: W. George Lovell
Subject: Joining Gphy 229 F2015

Hi Professor Lovell,


My name is Adam Kadoch and I am a new transfer to Queen's. Although I have missed the deadline of Friday September 25th, I am attempting to join this class while appealing to the associate dean. With your permission, I can move forward in the appeal process to add this course. I attended the last class and found the material very interesting and think it will add value to my time at Queen's. I looking forward to hearing from you.


Best Regards,