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Petition Type: 3
ID: 372
Submitted: September 7, 2014 at 6:52:53 PM
Relevant Petition: 351
First Name: Brigette
Last Name: Piazza
Student Number: 10060962
Email: 12bvp@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: Classics
Level of Study: 3
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Appeal Category Detail: Remove the following grades stated in my appeal letter off my transcript
Code: COGS100
Term: Fall
Year: 2013
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: PSYC251
Term: Winter
Year: 2014
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: PSYC271
Term: Winter
Year: 2014
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: P16
Term: Winter
Year: 2014
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: September 7, 2014
Dear: Associate Dean (Studies) of Arts and Science:
My name is Brigette Piazza (student number: 10060962). I am appealing to remove the final marks on my transcript for the following courses: PSYC251 (Developmental Psychology, Winter 2014), P16 (Astronomy, Winter 2014), COGS100 (Fall, 2013), PSYC271 (Brain and Behaviour, Winter 2014) due to extenuating circumstances beyond my control.
Throughout the course of my second year at Queen¿¿s University, I have faced a number of different obstacles that I have had to overcome. The first occurred during the first week at Queen¿¿s when my housemate¿¿s boyfriend was killed tragically after leaving our house to return to his university in a car accident, as well as a medical condition/mental disability I have been suffering with and that I have been attempting to manage and get under control (see attached documentation for details). That being said, there have been difficulties pinpointing the correct medication that are the most beneficial towards my medical condition and thus, causing a serious detriment on my academic/ school performance and my overall well-being. Despite being under medical care and having supports in place, my condition has been diagnosed as refractory and as a result there has been a considerable effect on my academic performance- primarily exams as I have had to defer multiple of my exams throughout the year on various occasions. The first deferral occurred during first semesters set of midterms. From the second week of September, these extenuating circumstances have dominated my academic ability, work performance and overall day-to-day functioning. As is, my condition already impedes my daily activities, and by having further severe personal circumstances exacerbating my condition, it has lead to a relapse of my condition. The heavy work-load associated with these specific courses contributed to the exacerbation of my condition. My course-load and even daily activities had become incredibly overwhelming. The impact this had on my ability to complete my course work was nothing short of catastrophic. This past academic year has been extremely devastating for me.
(see below for academic plan)
Warmest Regards,
Brigette Piazza
Dear: Associate Dean (Studies) of Arts and Science:
My name is Brigette Piazza (student number: 10060962). I am appealing to remove the final marks on my transcript for the following courses: PSYC251 (Developmental Psychology, Winter 2014), P16 (Astronomy, Winter 2014), COGS100 (Fall, 2013), PSYC271 (Brain and Behaviour, Winter 2014) due to extenuating circumstances beyond my control.
Throughout the course of my second year at Queen¿¿s University, I have faced a number of different obstacles that I have had to overcome. The first occurred during the first week at Queen¿¿s when my housemate¿¿s boyfriend was killed tragically after leaving our house to return to his university in a car accident, as well as a medical condition/mental disability I have been suffering with and that I have been attempting to manage and get under control (see attached documentation for details). That being said, there have been difficulties pinpointing the correct medication that are the most beneficial towards my medical condition and thus, causing a serious detriment on my academic/ school performance and my overall well-being. Despite being under medical care and having supports in place, my condition has been diagnosed as refractory and as a result there has been a considerable effect on my academic performance- primarily exams as I have had to defer multiple of my exams throughout the year on various occasions. The first deferral occurred during first semesters set of midterms. From the second week of September, these extenuating circumstances have dominated my academic ability, work performance and overall day-to-day functioning. As is, my condition already impedes my daily activities, and by having further severe personal circumstances exacerbating my condition, it has lead to a relapse of my condition. The heavy work-load associated with these specific courses contributed to the exacerbation of my condition. My course-load and even daily activities had become incredibly overwhelming. The impact this had on my ability to complete my course work was nothing short of catastrophic. This past academic year has been extremely devastating for me.
(see below for academic plan)
Warmest Regards,
Brigette Piazza
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: After extreme thought and care into what I shall be doing for this upcoming year, I have concluded that I will continue intensive treatment and therapy (cognitive-behaviour therapy sessions once a week, as well as overseen by a specialist), throughout the remainder of the year. This in turn, should provide some comfort for an outlet of support. Additionally, as provided in my supporting documentation, it explains that I cannot take more than 3 courses per semester as this should provide some relief to the intense stress I was feeling during the school year. That being said, I will continue to make appointments with my academic advisor, with the Queen¿¿s writing centre and make meetings with my TA¿¿s and Professors to provide all the extra support that I need. Thank you very much for your time and consideration, it is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at 12bvp@queensu.ca or at 6472336437.
Warmest Regards,
Brigette Piazza
Warmest Regards,
Brigette Piazza
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: Other documentation that will be expected to receive will be a letter from my Counsellor, Kimberly Thomas, supporting my case.
Documentation Detail: Additionally, other documentation is provided with disability services from my physician regarding my condition. (See Jeanette Parsons)
Decision Letters
History
Originally submitted September 7, 2014 at 6:52:53 PM.
| Field | Reference | Old Value | New Value | Note | User | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| status | N/A | Received | Prepared for Review | Carrie Roosenmaalen | 2014-09-08 12:58:27 PM | |
| status | N/A | Prepared for Review | Incomplete | waiting on supporting doc | Haley Everson | 2014-09-09 1:55:19 PM |
| status | N/A | Incomplete | In Review | Haley Everson | 2014-09-16 1:48:12 PM | |
| status | N/A | In Review | Denied | Haley Everson | 2014-09-24 2:21:09 PM | |
| associate_dean | N/A | Johanne Benard, Ph.D. | Haley Everson | 2014-09-24 2:21:09 PM | ||
| decision_letter | N/A | N/A | Decision letter sent | Haley Everson | 2014-09-24 2:21:31 PM |