Manage Appeals
Petition Type: New
ID: 9101
Submitted: May 2, 2022 at 9:30:59 AM
First Name: Olivia
Last Name: Chow
Student Number: 20125841
Email: 18oklc@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BED
Plan: LING, FREN
Level of Study: 4
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Request aegrotat (AG) standing in a course or courses, Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Code: DEVS 220
Term: Fall
Year: 2021
Petition Category: Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Instructor's Name: Ian Fanning
Code: FREN 343
Term: Fall
Year: 2021
Petition Category: Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Instructor's Name: Isabelle St. Amand
Code: LLCU 325
Term: Fall
Year: 2021
Petition Category: Request aegrotat (AG) standing in a course or courses
Instructor's Name: Christiane Arndt
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Dear Associate Dean of Academics,
This letter is regarding my request to appeal the following courses for credit standing: DEVS220, FREN343, and LLCU325.
During the fall semester of 2021, I came across an extenuating circumstance beyond my control that has unfortunately caused me to fall behind on my academic studies. Starting in late September, I was faced with ongoing emotional abuse and trauma coming from a specific individual that I am no longer in contact with. In mid October, a major incident occurred which has taken a huge toll on my mental health and wellbeing. I had several concerns for my personal safety and brought myself to come in contact with the police regarding the situation. I have also reached out to Student Wellness Services at Queens to discuss this personal matter with a counselor. I was continuously dealing with this incident and its consequences throughout the rest of the semester, including during exam season.
Due to the complication of the situation and the bad timing that this event occurred, I had a lot of difficulty focusing on my academics and finishing final assignments. Certain courses (the ones listed above) were more impacted than others as the majority of the larger assignments and exams took place during the stressful time of the incident.
This is the first time I was encountered with such extreme circumstances and as someone who has always taken academics very seriously, it is unfortunate that I have to apply for credit standing. For the future, I will continue to take measures that will enhance my safety and ensure a stronger academic outcome. I will not allow any contact with the abusive person, and I will continue to prioritize my mental health in all ways possible. Student Wellness Services has been a great help to me during this process, so I will continue to schedule regular appointments for extra support and to keep in touch with my counselor.
Thank you for taking the time to read and consider my letter of appeal.
Best,
Olivia
This letter is regarding my request to appeal the following courses for credit standing: DEVS220, FREN343, and LLCU325.
During the fall semester of 2021, I came across an extenuating circumstance beyond my control that has unfortunately caused me to fall behind on my academic studies. Starting in late September, I was faced with ongoing emotional abuse and trauma coming from a specific individual that I am no longer in contact with. In mid October, a major incident occurred which has taken a huge toll on my mental health and wellbeing. I had several concerns for my personal safety and brought myself to come in contact with the police regarding the situation. I have also reached out to Student Wellness Services at Queens to discuss this personal matter with a counselor. I was continuously dealing with this incident and its consequences throughout the rest of the semester, including during exam season.
Due to the complication of the situation and the bad timing that this event occurred, I had a lot of difficulty focusing on my academics and finishing final assignments. Certain courses (the ones listed above) were more impacted than others as the majority of the larger assignments and exams took place during the stressful time of the incident.
This is the first time I was encountered with such extreme circumstances and as someone who has always taken academics very seriously, it is unfortunate that I have to apply for credit standing. For the future, I will continue to take measures that will enhance my safety and ensure a stronger academic outcome. I will not allow any contact with the abusive person, and I will continue to prioritize my mental health in all ways possible. Student Wellness Services has been a great help to me during this process, so I will continue to schedule regular appointments for extra support and to keep in touch with my counselor.
Thank you for taking the time to read and consider my letter of appeal.
Best,
Olivia
Documentation
Professional Letter: OC Appeal Doc.pdf
Professional Letter Detail: Academic consideration documents from counsellor Chelsea Stemach
Decision Letters
History
Originally submitted May 2, 2022 at 9:30:59 AM.
| Field | Reference | Old Value | New Value | Note | User | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| status | N/A | Received | Incomplete | Spring Forsberg | 2022-05-04 2:08:35 PM | |
| appeal_category | N/A | Waive the 21-day or one term deadline | Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses | Spring Forsberg | 2022-05-04 2:18:33 PM | |
| course | DEVS 220 | DEVS 220 | Spring Forsberg | 2022-05-04 2:18:33 PM | ||
| term | DEVS 220 | Fall | Spring Forsberg | 2022-05-04 2:18:33 PM | ||
| year | DEVS 220 | 2021 | Spring Forsberg | 2022-05-04 2:18:33 PM | ||
| appeal_category_per_course | DEVS 220 | Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses | Spring Forsberg | 2022-05-04 2:18:33 PM | ||
| instructor | DEVS 220 | Ian Fanning | Spring Forsberg | 2022-05-04 2:18:33 PM | ||
| course | FREN 343 | FREN 343 | Spring Forsberg | 2022-05-04 2:18:33 PM | ||
| term | FREN 343 | Fall | Spring Forsberg | 2022-05-04 2:18:33 PM | ||
| year | FREN 343 | 2021 | Spring Forsberg | 2022-05-04 2:18:33 PM | ||
| appeal_category_per_course | FREN 343 | Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses | Spring Forsberg | 2022-05-04 2:18:33 PM | ||
| instructor | FREN 343 | Isabelle St. Amand | Spring Forsberg | 2022-05-04 2:18:33 PM | ||
| course | LLCU 325 | LLCU 325 | Spring Forsberg | 2022-05-04 2:18:33 PM | ||
| term | LLCU 325 | Fall | Spring Forsberg | 2022-05-04 2:18:33 PM | ||
| year | LLCU 325 | 2021 | Spring Forsberg | 2022-05-04 2:18:33 PM | ||
| appeal_category_per_course | LLCU 325 | Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses | Spring Forsberg | 2022-05-04 2:18:33 PM | ||
| instructor | LLCU 325 | Christiane Arndt | Spring Forsberg | 2022-05-04 2:18:33 PM | ||
| status | N/A | Incomplete | In Review | Spring Forsberg | 2022-06-03 1:26:08 PM | |
| appeal_category | N/A | Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses | Request aegrotat (AG) standing in a course or courses, Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses | Spring Forsberg | 2022-06-03 1:36:11 PM | |
| appeal_category_per_course | LLCU 325 | Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses | Request aegrotat (AG) standing in a course or courses | Spring Forsberg | 2022-06-03 1:36:11 PM | |
| status | N/A | In Review | Granted | Spring Forsberg | 2022-06-16 9:35:26 AM | |
| associate_dean | N/A | Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D. | Spring Forsberg | 2022-06-16 9:35:26 AM | ||
| decision_letter | N/A | N/A | Decision letter sent | Spring Forsberg | 2022-06-16 9:36:30 AM |