Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Submission Number: 13177
Decision Date: June 19, 2025
Associate Dean: Scott-Morgan Straker (Acting Associate Dean)
Student Name: Melina Glavas
Student Email: 23xtm1@queensu.ca

Course: BIOL 200
Term: Winter
Year: 2025
Category: Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Instructor: Dr Paul Grogen; Dr. Tim Brit

Course: BIOL 206
Term: Winter
Year: 2025
Category: Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Instructor: Dr. Jannice Friedman

Dear Melina Glavas,

I have reviewed your petition for Credit Standing in BIOL 200 and BIOL 206 (W25), and have decided to grant your request.

I recognize that the PSAC Local 901 strike and labor disruption has impacted these courses, and I have granted this request due to the academic impacts of these circumstances as reported within your petition letter. Your grades will be replaced with a CR notation on your transcript.

Going forward, I encourage you to take advantage of the various academic supports that are available at Queen’s University, such as your instructors’ office hours or the resources offered by the Student Academic Success Services (SASS). While I hope that you never again encounter circumstances like the PSAC Local 901 strike during your studies, even in normal times it’s good practice to familiarize yourself with the services offered by the University to help students succeed.

You have my best wishes for your future studies.

Sincerely,

Scott-Morgan Straker
Associate Dean (Acting)