Decision Letter
Submission Number: 13230
Decision Date: August 18, 2025
Associate Dean: Dorit Naaman (Associate Dean Academic)
Student Name: Jamieson Mitchell
Student Email: 22fll2@queensu.ca
Course: CHEM112
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2025
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Instructor: Richard Oleschuk
Dear Jamie:
I have carefully considered your petition to drop CHEM 112 (FW24/25) past the academic deadline. After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request.
I was sorry to hear about the situation that occurred during the final exam and I want to remind you that it is the student’s responsibility to advocate for themselves if their accommodations are not being met. It is never suggested to write an exam without proper accommodations in place, and you should always check in with the proctor if you find yourself in a situation like this in the future.
That said, I have granted this request in recognition of how the PSAC Local 901 strike and labor disruption affected this course during the 2025 Winter term. Your grade in CHEM 112 (FW24/25) will be replaced with a DR 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 meeting with an Academic Advisor to discuss degree progress and your academic goals as well as 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.
Note that any change in academic registration may impact government or private-firm student financial assistance eligibility and/or funding. Please consult with the Student Awards Office, Office of the University Registrar, Gordon Hall, to understand the potential implications of changes to course or program registration and/or the consequences of not successfully completing the required course load.
Sincerely,
Dorit Naaman, PhD
Associate Dean (Academic)
Decision Date: August 18, 2025
Associate Dean: Dorit Naaman (Associate Dean Academic)
Student Name: Jamieson Mitchell
Student Email: 22fll2@queensu.ca
Course: CHEM112
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2025
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Instructor: Richard Oleschuk
Dear Jamie:
I have carefully considered your petition to drop CHEM 112 (FW24/25) past the academic deadline. After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request.
I was sorry to hear about the situation that occurred during the final exam and I want to remind you that it is the student’s responsibility to advocate for themselves if their accommodations are not being met. It is never suggested to write an exam without proper accommodations in place, and you should always check in with the proctor if you find yourself in a situation like this in the future.
That said, I have granted this request in recognition of how the PSAC Local 901 strike and labor disruption affected this course during the 2025 Winter term. Your grade in CHEM 112 (FW24/25) will be replaced with a DR 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 meeting with an Academic Advisor to discuss degree progress and your academic goals as well as 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.
Note that any change in academic registration may impact government or private-firm student financial assistance eligibility and/or funding. Please consult with the Student Awards Office, Office of the University Registrar, Gordon Hall, to understand the potential implications of changes to course or program registration and/or the consequences of not successfully completing the required course load.
Sincerely,
Dorit Naaman, PhD
Associate Dean (Academic)
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