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Petition Type: New
ID: 962
Submitted: April 18, 2015 at 11:36:24 PM
First Name: Michelle
Last Name: Allan
Student Number: 10126957
Email: michelle.allan@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BA
Plan: undeclared
Level of Study: 1
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Request aegrotat (AG) standing in a course or courses
Code: ENG160
Term: Winter
Year: 2015
Petition Category: Request aegrotat (AG) standing in a course or courses
Instructor's Name: Dr. Robert May
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: To Whom It May Concern:
I am applying for aegrotat standing (or if that is not successful, extension of my exam) in ENG160, taught by Dr. Robert May. I initially did well in the course and had a 72 at midterm, but currently I am recovering from severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and my grades have dropped. I have been in and out of counseling, spent a few stints in the hospital, had to deal with police, navigate the legal system, and face my abuser on a frequent basis. Juggling all of this, managing my PTSD, holding a job, and keeping up with my school work proved to be too much for me. I became too scared to attend class after discovering that my abuser¿¿s class schedule put him in the same building as me on certain days. I simply was not physically or mentally able to complete certain assignments and prepare adequately for the exam. Despite all of this, I believe that I did the best I could. I feel like I learned a good deal even though I missed some classes and assignments. I do not think my grades are a good representative of my understanding of the course, and that taking my illness into account would make it a fairer representation of my knowledge. PTSD has made things a little harder, but I believe that if I get the support I need I can bring my grades up and have a successful undergraduate career.
Thank you for your consideration,
Michelle Allan
I am applying for aegrotat standing (or if that is not successful, extension of my exam) in ENG160, taught by Dr. Robert May. I initially did well in the course and had a 72 at midterm, but currently I am recovering from severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and my grades have dropped. I have been in and out of counseling, spent a few stints in the hospital, had to deal with police, navigate the legal system, and face my abuser on a frequent basis. Juggling all of this, managing my PTSD, holding a job, and keeping up with my school work proved to be too much for me. I became too scared to attend class after discovering that my abuser¿¿s class schedule put him in the same building as me on certain days. I simply was not physically or mentally able to complete certain assignments and prepare adequately for the exam. Despite all of this, I believe that I did the best I could. I feel like I learned a good deal even though I missed some classes and assignments. I do not think my grades are a good representative of my understanding of the course, and that taking my illness into account would make it a fairer representation of my knowledge. PTSD has made things a little harder, but I believe that if I get the support I need I can bring my grades up and have a successful undergraduate career.
Thank you for your consideration,
Michelle Allan
Documentation
Professional Letter: michelle allan -May-2015.pdf