Decision Letter
Appeal Number: 9307
Decision Date: June 21, 2022
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Taylor Sim-Salfarlie
Student Email: 20tsls@queensu.ca
Course: PSYCH 100
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2021
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Course: SOCY 122
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2021
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Course: CISC 101
Term: Fall
Year: 2021
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Course: GNDS 120
Term: Fall
Year: 2021
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Dear Taylor:
I was sorry to read of the challenges you reported in your letter of appeal, and I have carefully considered your request to waive the Faculty ruling that you be Required to Withdraw for One Year and drop CISC 101, GNDS 120 (F 2021) and PSYC 100, SPCY 122 (FW 2021/22). After reviewing your file, I have decided to deny your request.
Taylor, this ruling is not intended to be punitive, rather it is designed to provide a student with time away from the university to reflect on and remedy the factors impeding their academic success. My sincere hope is that you will take this opportunity to make some changes and access the supports you need to achieve that success. There seems no be no new circumstances nor improvement from your previous appeal, and I encourage you to take this next year to put in place supports prior to your return to studies and then later utilize the resources available at Queen??s as need, including QSAS and Academic Consideration.
While your letter of appeal reports that you have experienced a difficult year at university and that you are eager to return to classes, the appeal did not demonstrate to me that an early return to classes is warranted and indeed in your best interest. Additionally, your documentation confirms that the onset of your circumstances were in August 2021 which was well before drop deadlines during the academic year and if you were finding your studies challenging, you should have dropped courses by the deadlines. When you return to your studies, I strongly suggest that you pause and reflect on your progress in your courses prior to week 8 and if you have fallen behind in your course due to your health or other challenges, you should drop courses by the week 8 drop deadline.
Keep in mind that you will be eligible to return to the university when a year has lapsed from the time of the initial ruling. Upon your return we hope that you will take advantage of the support services available to you at Queen's. In returning to a regular course of study it will be your responsibility to take steps for the successful completion of your program and maintain a GPA consistent with the requirements of your plan. These are some strategies that I strongly encourage you to consider:
?? Choose courses carefully. Achieving a higher grade in a repeated course will improve your GPA. I strongly suggest you consider this course of action since it will help to ensure you will be in good academic standing and not at risk of being required to withdraw for three years when we next review your academic standing.
?? Follow through with your academic plan.
?? Reflect on your program choice. Are you in the right Plan/courses for your interests and aptitudes?
?? Seek out the advice necessary to improve your academic performance. Academic counselling is available through your Plan department, or you can book an appointment with an advisor in the Faculty of Arts and Science Student Services Office. Appointments can be booked through the ?youcanbookme?? services at: https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/undergrad-students/student-services/academic-advising/appointment-booking
?? The Student Academic Success Service (https://sass.queensu.ca/) also provides a range of services, including workshops designed to improve study skills and develop strategies for meeting the demands of academic life.
?? The Student Wellness Services Centre https://www.queensu.ca/studentwellness/ located in Mitchell Hall, is available free of charge to all Queen??s students. SWS offers personal counselling as well as individual consultation to aid in coping with difficulties of a more personal nature.
?? Academic Consideration is a process for the university community to provide a compassionate response to assist students experiencing a short-term extenuating circumstance. You can familiarize yourself with your consideration options at: https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/accommodations .
?? Continue to work with your health care provider and consider registering with QSAS who can assist you with both your health and academics.
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 ??Board of Studies?). You may contact the Office of the University Ombudsperson for information about student rights and responsibilities https://www.queensu.ca/ombuds/appeal-process/procedural-fairness and guidance on policy and procedure by visiting their website at https://www.queensu.ca/ombuds/.
Student Academic Appeals Policy (SAAP) https://www.queensu.ca/secretariat/policies/senate/student-academic-appeals-policyE and Rules of Procedure for USAB https://www.queensu.ca/secretariat/policies/senate/student-academic-appeals-policy/usab-rules-of-procedure are Queen??s university Senate approved appeal policies. In the event that an inconsistency arises between these policies and Arts & Science regulations, SAAP and USAB will supersede.
Please read the document which will follow this letter carefully. It contains important information concerning appeals to the Board of Studies.
Yours sincerely,
Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Academic)
20237089Sim-Salfarlie
Decision Date: June 21, 2022
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Taylor Sim-Salfarlie
Student Email: 20tsls@queensu.ca
Course: PSYCH 100
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2021
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Course: SOCY 122
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2021
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Course: CISC 101
Term: Fall
Year: 2021
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Course: GNDS 120
Term: Fall
Year: 2021
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Dear Taylor:
I was sorry to read of the challenges you reported in your letter of appeal, and I have carefully considered your request to waive the Faculty ruling that you be Required to Withdraw for One Year and drop CISC 101, GNDS 120 (F 2021) and PSYC 100, SPCY 122 (FW 2021/22). After reviewing your file, I have decided to deny your request.
Taylor, this ruling is not intended to be punitive, rather it is designed to provide a student with time away from the university to reflect on and remedy the factors impeding their academic success. My sincere hope is that you will take this opportunity to make some changes and access the supports you need to achieve that success. There seems no be no new circumstances nor improvement from your previous appeal, and I encourage you to take this next year to put in place supports prior to your return to studies and then later utilize the resources available at Queen??s as need, including QSAS and Academic Consideration.
While your letter of appeal reports that you have experienced a difficult year at university and that you are eager to return to classes, the appeal did not demonstrate to me that an early return to classes is warranted and indeed in your best interest. Additionally, your documentation confirms that the onset of your circumstances were in August 2021 which was well before drop deadlines during the academic year and if you were finding your studies challenging, you should have dropped courses by the deadlines. When you return to your studies, I strongly suggest that you pause and reflect on your progress in your courses prior to week 8 and if you have fallen behind in your course due to your health or other challenges, you should drop courses by the week 8 drop deadline.
Keep in mind that you will be eligible to return to the university when a year has lapsed from the time of the initial ruling. Upon your return we hope that you will take advantage of the support services available to you at Queen's. In returning to a regular course of study it will be your responsibility to take steps for the successful completion of your program and maintain a GPA consistent with the requirements of your plan. These are some strategies that I strongly encourage you to consider:
?? Choose courses carefully. Achieving a higher grade in a repeated course will improve your GPA. I strongly suggest you consider this course of action since it will help to ensure you will be in good academic standing and not at risk of being required to withdraw for three years when we next review your academic standing.
?? Follow through with your academic plan.
?? Reflect on your program choice. Are you in the right Plan/courses for your interests and aptitudes?
?? Seek out the advice necessary to improve your academic performance. Academic counselling is available through your Plan department, or you can book an appointment with an advisor in the Faculty of Arts and Science Student Services Office. Appointments can be booked through the ?youcanbookme?? services at: https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/undergrad-students/student-services/academic-advising/appointment-booking
?? The Student Academic Success Service (https://sass.queensu.ca/) also provides a range of services, including workshops designed to improve study skills and develop strategies for meeting the demands of academic life.
?? The Student Wellness Services Centre https://www.queensu.ca/studentwellness/ located in Mitchell Hall, is available free of charge to all Queen??s students. SWS offers personal counselling as well as individual consultation to aid in coping with difficulties of a more personal nature.
?? Academic Consideration is a process for the university community to provide a compassionate response to assist students experiencing a short-term extenuating circumstance. You can familiarize yourself with your consideration options at: https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/accommodations .
?? Continue to work with your health care provider and consider registering with QSAS who can assist you with both your health and academics.
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 ??Board of Studies?). You may contact the Office of the University Ombudsperson for information about student rights and responsibilities https://www.queensu.ca/ombuds/appeal-process/procedural-fairness and guidance on policy and procedure by visiting their website at https://www.queensu.ca/ombuds/.
Student Academic Appeals Policy (SAAP) https://www.queensu.ca/secretariat/policies/senate/student-academic-appeals-policyE and Rules of Procedure for USAB https://www.queensu.ca/secretariat/policies/senate/student-academic-appeals-policy/usab-rules-of-procedure are Queen??s university Senate approved appeal policies. In the event that an inconsistency arises between these policies and Arts & Science regulations, SAAP and USAB will supersede.
Please read the document which will follow this letter carefully. It contains important information concerning appeals to the Board of Studies.
Yours sincerely,
Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Academic)
20237089Sim-Salfarlie
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