Decision Letter
Appeal Number: 6609
Decision Date: April 9, 2020
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Vivekha Kengatharan
Student Email: vivekha.k@hotmail.com
Dear Vivekha Kengatharan:
I have carefully considered your appeal to waive the 21-day or one term deadline. After reviewing your appeal, I must unfortunately deny your request.
As you know, the academic requirements in the Faculty of Arts and Science are clearly outlined in the Academic Regulation section of the Calendar and were clearly outlined in the Requirement to Withdraw for Three Years letter you received. The requirement to appeal that ruling within 21 days is in place to ensure fair decision making and provide the student with an opportunity to collect relevant information for their appeal.
Extenuating circumstances normally involve a significant physical or psychological event that is beyond your control and debilitating to your overall academic performance. Additionally, these kinds of extraordinary situations are normally supported by documentation from a professional. While your appeal does make reference to some circumstances, there is insufficient supporting documentation supplied indicating why you were unable to appeal by the deadline date. In addition, your letter does not provide a clear indication of what has changed in your life that would be a pathway to academic success.
If you wish to appeal the Associate Dean€™s decision to the Board of Studies, information and deadlines can be found at www.queensu.ca/artsci/students-at-queens/academic-appeals (click on €œBoard of Studies€). Do not use the on-line application for this process. You may contact the Office of the University Ombudsperson for information about student rights and responsibilities as well as guidance on policy and procedure (www.queensu.ca/ombuds).
Yours sincerely,
Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Academic)
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Decision Date: April 9, 2020
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Vivekha Kengatharan
Student Email: vivekha.k@hotmail.com
Dear Vivekha Kengatharan:
I have carefully considered your appeal to waive the 21-day or one term deadline. After reviewing your appeal, I must unfortunately deny your request.
As you know, the academic requirements in the Faculty of Arts and Science are clearly outlined in the Academic Regulation section of the Calendar and were clearly outlined in the Requirement to Withdraw for Three Years letter you received. The requirement to appeal that ruling within 21 days is in place to ensure fair decision making and provide the student with an opportunity to collect relevant information for their appeal.
Extenuating circumstances normally involve a significant physical or psychological event that is beyond your control and debilitating to your overall academic performance. Additionally, these kinds of extraordinary situations are normally supported by documentation from a professional. While your appeal does make reference to some circumstances, there is insufficient supporting documentation supplied indicating why you were unable to appeal by the deadline date. In addition, your letter does not provide a clear indication of what has changed in your life that would be a pathway to academic success.
If you wish to appeal the Associate Dean€™s decision to the Board of Studies, information and deadlines can be found at www.queensu.ca/artsci/students-at-queens/academic-appeals (click on €œBoard of Studies€). Do not use the on-line application for this process. You may contact the Office of the University Ombudsperson for information about student rights and responsibilities as well as guidance on policy and procedure (www.queensu.ca/ombuds).
Yours sincerely,
Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Academic)
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