Petition Letter
May 4, 2023 CONFIDENTIAL
Dr. Jenn Stephenson
Associate Dean (Academic)
Faculty of Arts and Science
Queen??s University
Kingston, Ontario
K7L 3N6
jenn.stephenson@queensu.ca
Subject: Petition to Return Early from RTW3 Request to Withdraw For Three Years
Petition to Waive a Requirement to Withdraw for Three Years
Petition for an Extension of an Incomplete Grade or Deferred Exam Beyond One Term
a. The Request:
I am petitioning the Faculty??s decision that I must withdraw from Queen??s for three years, and I am requesting permission to return early to full-time studies under permanent disability from the Requirement to Withdraw for Three Years.
I am also requesting that the Requirement to Withdraw for Three Years be downgraded on my academic record and waived to reflect the facts that I was completely incapacitated due to injury and reinjury, with catastrophic physical injuries and severe debilitating pain that was unforeseen yet recurring and completely beyond my control.
I am requesting an extension to all my approved IN Incomplete grades or Deferred Exams Beyond One Year ?? now turned to Fs - to have full electronic and digital access including all progress completed to date granted back for all outstanding in-progress courses with approved IN Incomplete status which then flipped to Fs automatically at the end of the next term ?? these courses need to be brought back up on onQ and LMS - all outstanding IN Incomplete courses had been documented and approved after each semester and manually carried forward with Verification of Extenuating Circumstances and signed medical documentation submitted to Disability Services each semester and reviewed annually.
I am requesting Permission to Complete All Outstanding Course Deliverables for each IN Incomplete course that changed to an F the following term and to complete any, and all, outstanding assignments and examinations while producing an earned numerical grade as my final grade to be corrected and reported on my official transcript.
b. Explanation of Extenuating Circumstances:
Jan 2019 High-dose Anti-inflammatory that I take everyday and have for years suddenly became unavailable anywhere in the world and there was no substitute. This lasted for 18 months which caused additional restrictions to my mobility.
Mar 2019 I suffered repeat incidents of walking out the front doors of John Orr Tower on west campus on my way to main campus to class when someone would blast their car horn (ie locking their car doors) or set up reverse back-up beepers and every time this happened it acted just like a shotgun blast and burst my hysterectomy incisions open on either side of my lower femoral artery causing it to split and me to be bleeding internally, instantly losing use of the left side of my body and I would then have to drag myself back into the apartment building and up to my apartment where it would then take me at least 20-30 days to recover, This happened repeatedly from Sept 2018 ?? Jan 2023.
Dec 1, 2020 My father died and because of Covid restrictions I was not informed until two weeks later and I physically collapsed as a result of instant feelings of deep emotion which caused an instant drop in blood pressure, forcing the blood to reverse through the lower femoral artery and the valve to close and the blood can not return to my heart thus causing an instant heart attack and loss of the left side of my body.
Received booster shot for Covid and suffered 3 heart attacks, 3 different mornings in a row with full loss of left side of face and left extremities.
I suffered a concussion when I stood up accidently directly under a large tree branch and the roof of my head was crushed downward. Then a week later I hit a tree head on in the dark and suffered severe whiplash.
Sept 2021 Crushed ankle when electric steel bed frame swung off dolly and crushed my left ankle. Was incapacitated and unable to walk for 6 weeks and further mobility difficulties until January 2022.
Dec 2021 Then bacterial infection, then dental infection being a repeat cycle over last two years when ODSP-Accerta Treatment Plan was not approved by Accerta and I had to wait until the expiration of the approved 5-year treatment plan, Feb 2023. Remaining teeth need to be extracted and dentures implanted due to disintegration of teeth caused by severe osteoporosis and surgically induced menopause.
2022-2023 My son came home testing positive with Covid ?? within days I too had Covid and have suffered the same incapacitating symptoms at least twice since then, knocking me right off my feet each time with same excessive fatigue and massive head pain.
May 2023 Dental surgery finally to take place after 2 additional years of suffering when 5-year Treatment Plan could not be altered or changed before the end of the existing Treatment Plan Feb 2023
May 2023 Dental Implants to now be implanted.
These injuries and reinjuries are devastating each and every time they happen, bringing my life to an immediate halt because I am unable to walk, and I suffer with severe and debilitating pain and incapacity and a complete loss of rotation and movement. All I can do is truncate all my extremities and along my spine and abdomen and hernia while staying quiet and many times being forced to go to sleep and/or remain asleep as the only reprieve from the pain and suffering.
I am under continuing care with my family physician who also is a sports medicine doctor. My doctor has witnessed the severity of my injuries and my acute and chronic pain issues and documented these extenuating circumstances each semester.
Another Major Issue
Another major issue that caused grievous harm was exam testing online with an unknown Proctor as my disability accommodations were not met. I was not allowed to speak to myself during testing, I was not allowed to read questions out loud, I was not allowed to have a piece of paper to write or work out answers on before submitting answers online,
I was not allowed to take a break during testing as is approved, as well as being able to go to the washroom when needed, to take medicine when needed, to eat food when needed in order to take medicine, and to lie on the floor and stretch if needed.
In addition, each of my Professors agreed that the online testing with unknown Proctor and 4.5-5.0 hours without a break and my disability needs not being met was unacceptable and made such testing an improper way to test my knowledge.
The testing needs to be broken down into two smaller sessions and each Professor will proctor their own exams with me.
Good News
At the beginning of March 2023, I started taking daily supplements from the Back Institute to remove the fibrin built up in my system and to repair cartilages, ligaments, tendons, joints, muscles, and cardiovascular support. For 36 years all I have done is mask the pain with pain medicine ?? other than high doses of Vitamin D for severe osteoporosis this is the first time I have taken medicinal dietary supplements to heal my internal incisions and organs, and to rebuild the damaged sheaths of my muscles and all my damaged ligament and joint structures. I have already noticed a remarkable difference with my mobility and my freedom of rotation as well as an improvement in my strength. I have been able to get my spine out of contraction for hours at a time, and I have been able to start and maintain a routine exercise program.
Also, while in Kingston last week, and still severely affected by the horn blasts, I was dropped to the ground 9 times in a row because of horn blasts, however my herniated hysterectomy incisions and lower femoral artery did not burst open instantly resulting in a total loss of structure and control of the left side of my body, instead with a smile, I was able to stand back upright a lmost immediately, and carry on my way, without the total loss of my extremities on the left side of my body.
I am hoping that these daily supplements will finally help with all my joints, ligaments, heal my incisions and my affected organs and stop them from tearing apart (repairing Swiss cheese effect).
I am also hoping that I will be able to retrain my body back to good physical and mental health, with the strength and energy and optimism of being an elite athlete once again, while studying and completing my courses full-time under permanent disability.
Starting courses this semester, summer 2023, May 1st, I will take the 40% course load (normally, I have taken 60% and 100% of a course load so that I could keep up and which I did do). For the three years Sept 2018 - Aug 31, 2021, I did reach 30 courses, completing 14 courses with a grade, and 16 which turned to Fs and need to be completed,
As for the IN Incomplete courses that flipped to Fs at the semester change, I will complete them one at a time, most courses just need the final exam written, or the final assignment submitted, the following is what is required to complete these 16 courses:
?
Outstanding IN Incomplete Courses that will be completed each asap
EMPR MINOR in Employment Relations
EMPR 230 Managing Human Resources F Summer 2019 Final Assignment/Final Exam to complete
EMPR 270 Introduction to Organizational Behaviour F Winter 2021 Final Exam to complete
MATH MINOR in Mathematics
MATH 121 A Differential Calculus F Fall 2018 Final units plus Final Exam to complete
MATH 121B Differential Calculus Winter 2019 Final units plus Final Exam to complete
MATH 112 Introduction to Linear Algebra F Winter 2019 Final units plus Final Exam to complete
CISC 102 Discrete Mathematics for Computing I F Summer 2019 Final units plus Final Exam to complete
STAT 263 Introduction to Statistics F Winter 2020 Whole course to complete
CIL Certificate in Law
LAW 201 Introduction to Canadian Law F Fall 2019 Final Assignment/Final Exam to complete
LAW 206 Intellectual Property F Winter 2021 Final Exam to complete
MDIA Media Studies Certificate
FILM 236 Media and Cultural Studies F Winter 2021 Final Assignment still to submit
FILM 335 Culture and Technology C- Fall 2020 Final Assignment still to submit
QEIC Queen's Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Creativity (Certificate)
ENIN 140 Design Thinking F Summer 2020 Final Assignment still to submit
ENIN 240 Explorations in Creativity D Fall 2020 Final Assignment still to submit
CHEE 302 Technical Entrepreneurship F Winter 2021 Whole course to complete
DIPA Disability and Physical Activity
HLTH 200 Physical Fitness and Wellness F Fall 2019 Final Assignment/Final Exam to complete
FRPR French for Professionals (Certificate)
FREN 107 Communications et Cultural II F Fall 2019 Most of course - had technical problems
ASTR 101 Astronomy I: Solar System F Fall 2019 Midterm, Final half of course, Final Exam
AWRI Academic Writing (Certificate)
WRIT 120 Fundamentals of Writing F Summer 2019 Most of course - had technical problems
FILM 335 and ENIN 240 need final assignments submitted, and one assignment regraded.
STATS 263 and CHEE 302 (Engineering) need whole course completed.
c. Future Plans:
LAW 702 Aboriginal Law Summer 2023
ENIN 400 Design Sprint Summer 2023
HLTH 332 Foundations for Understanding Disability: A Health Perspective Summer 2023
LAW 703 Workplace Law Fall 2023
EMPR 100 Introduction to Employment Relations Fall 2023
EMPR 110 Workplace Communications and Interpersonal Skills Fall 2023
EMPR 260 Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Winter 2024
FILM 240 Media and Polpular Culture Winter 2024
FREN 118 Communications et Cultural III Summer 2024
FREN 225 French in the Workplace Summer 2024
FREN 238 French for Legal Professionals Summer 2024
STA T 268 Statistics and Probability I Fall 2024
MATH 212 Linear Algebra II Fall 2024
KNPE 255 Physical Activity, Fitness, and Health Fall 2024
MATH 280 Advanced Calculus Winter 2025
MATH 231 Differential Equations Winter 2025
HLTH 402 Disability Studies: Issues, Research and Policy Winter 2025
ASTR 102 Astronomy II: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe Summer 2025
CISC 102 Discrete Mathematics for Computing II Summer 2025
KNPE 433 Global Sport and Disability Summer 2025
All of my Professors knew of the seriousness of my injuries and will work with me so that I may complete all of the final requirements for completion including proctoring their own exams. My Professors will be glad to have these Fs (INs) removed from their records also. Exam taking needs to be split into 2 shorter sessions rather than 4.5 ?? 5.0 hours straight.
Upon completion of all of my outstanding courses combined with full-time studies under permanent disability, either 40% or 60% course load each semester, I will achieve the following:
BA General with Minors in MATH and EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS
(4.0 GPA, 90% Average) expected 08/2025
The following Certificates will be completed by 12/2023 and 08/2025
C.I.L. Certificate in Law, Continuing and Distance Education and Faculty of Law
DIPA Certificate in Disability and Physical Activity, School of Kinesiology
FRPR Certificate in Professional French, Department of French Studies
MDIA Certificate in Media Studies, Department of Film Studies
QEIC-ENIN Certificate in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity
In 2025 I would like to be registered in the following programs:
MScHQ Master of Science Healthcare Quality (Risk and Safety)
MPH Master of Public Health
MPA Master of Public Administration
CFC National Security Programme (NSP), Canadian Forces College
I have attached all the signed documents covering the Extenuating Circumstances and medical verifications from Sept 2018 through to present.
Thank you for allowing me to return early from the Requirement to Withdraw for 3 years and for downgrading the RTW3 on my transcript and for waiving the RTW3 from my record due to incapacity and administrative error as my Extenuating Circumstances and Verification of Health Condition were approved each semester and I was manually protected as a full-time student under permanent disability under Disability Services.
Thank you also for allowing the Extension of an Incomplete Grade or Deferred Exam Beyond One Term so that I may complete all course deliverables and requirements.
Sincerely,
Kim
Kimberly Jay Beazer - QU S/N 0243 3998 ?? 201 Henderson Road, Marlbank, ON K0K 2L0
Dr. Jenn Stephenson
Associate Dean (Academic)
Faculty of Arts and Science
Queen??s University
Kingston, Ontario
K7L 3N6
jenn.stephenson@queensu.ca
Subject: Petition to Return Early from RTW3 Request to Withdraw For Three Years
Petition to Waive a Requirement to Withdraw for Three Years
Petition for an Extension of an Incomplete Grade or Deferred Exam Beyond One Term
a. The Request:
I am petitioning the Faculty??s decision that I must withdraw from Queen??s for three years, and I am requesting permission to return early to full-time studies under permanent disability from the Requirement to Withdraw for Three Years.
I am also requesting that the Requirement to Withdraw for Three Years be downgraded on my academic record and waived to reflect the facts that I was completely incapacitated due to injury and reinjury, with catastrophic physical injuries and severe debilitating pain that was unforeseen yet recurring and completely beyond my control.
I am requesting an extension to all my approved IN Incomplete grades or Deferred Exams Beyond One Year ?? now turned to Fs - to have full electronic and digital access including all progress completed to date granted back for all outstanding in-progress courses with approved IN Incomplete status which then flipped to Fs automatically at the end of the next term ?? these courses need to be brought back up on onQ and LMS - all outstanding IN Incomplete courses had been documented and approved after each semester and manually carried forward with Verification of Extenuating Circumstances and signed medical documentation submitted to Disability Services each semester and reviewed annually.
I am requesting Permission to Complete All Outstanding Course Deliverables for each IN Incomplete course that changed to an F the following term and to complete any, and all, outstanding assignments and examinations while producing an earned numerical grade as my final grade to be corrected and reported on my official transcript.
b. Explanation of Extenuating Circumstances:
Jan 2019 High-dose Anti-inflammatory that I take everyday and have for years suddenly became unavailable anywhere in the world and there was no substitute. This lasted for 18 months which caused additional restrictions to my mobility.
Mar 2019 I suffered repeat incidents of walking out the front doors of John Orr Tower on west campus on my way to main campus to class when someone would blast their car horn (ie locking their car doors) or set up reverse back-up beepers and every time this happened it acted just like a shotgun blast and burst my hysterectomy incisions open on either side of my lower femoral artery causing it to split and me to be bleeding internally, instantly losing use of the left side of my body and I would then have to drag myself back into the apartment building and up to my apartment where it would then take me at least 20-30 days to recover, This happened repeatedly from Sept 2018 ?? Jan 2023.
Dec 1, 2020 My father died and because of Covid restrictions I was not informed until two weeks later and I physically collapsed as a result of instant feelings of deep emotion which caused an instant drop in blood pressure, forcing the blood to reverse through the lower femoral artery and the valve to close and the blood can not return to my heart thus causing an instant heart attack and loss of the left side of my body.
Received booster shot for Covid and suffered 3 heart attacks, 3 different mornings in a row with full loss of left side of face and left extremities.
I suffered a concussion when I stood up accidently directly under a large tree branch and the roof of my head was crushed downward. Then a week later I hit a tree head on in the dark and suffered severe whiplash.
Sept 2021 Crushed ankle when electric steel bed frame swung off dolly and crushed my left ankle. Was incapacitated and unable to walk for 6 weeks and further mobility difficulties until January 2022.
Dec 2021 Then bacterial infection, then dental infection being a repeat cycle over last two years when ODSP-Accerta Treatment Plan was not approved by Accerta and I had to wait until the expiration of the approved 5-year treatment plan, Feb 2023. Remaining teeth need to be extracted and dentures implanted due to disintegration of teeth caused by severe osteoporosis and surgically induced menopause.
2022-2023 My son came home testing positive with Covid ?? within days I too had Covid and have suffered the same incapacitating symptoms at least twice since then, knocking me right off my feet each time with same excessive fatigue and massive head pain.
May 2023 Dental surgery finally to take place after 2 additional years of suffering when 5-year Treatment Plan could not be altered or changed before the end of the existing Treatment Plan Feb 2023
May 2023 Dental Implants to now be implanted.
These injuries and reinjuries are devastating each and every time they happen, bringing my life to an immediate halt because I am unable to walk, and I suffer with severe and debilitating pain and incapacity and a complete loss of rotation and movement. All I can do is truncate all my extremities and along my spine and abdomen and hernia while staying quiet and many times being forced to go to sleep and/or remain asleep as the only reprieve from the pain and suffering.
I am under continuing care with my family physician who also is a sports medicine doctor. My doctor has witnessed the severity of my injuries and my acute and chronic pain issues and documented these extenuating circumstances each semester.
Another Major Issue
Another major issue that caused grievous harm was exam testing online with an unknown Proctor as my disability accommodations were not met. I was not allowed to speak to myself during testing, I was not allowed to read questions out loud, I was not allowed to have a piece of paper to write or work out answers on before submitting answers online,
I was not allowed to take a break during testing as is approved, as well as being able to go to the washroom when needed, to take medicine when needed, to eat food when needed in order to take medicine, and to lie on the floor and stretch if needed.
In addition, each of my Professors agreed that the online testing with unknown Proctor and 4.5-5.0 hours without a break and my disability needs not being met was unacceptable and made such testing an improper way to test my knowledge.
The testing needs to be broken down into two smaller sessions and each Professor will proctor their own exams with me.
Good News
At the beginning of March 2023, I started taking daily supplements from the Back Institute to remove the fibrin built up in my system and to repair cartilages, ligaments, tendons, joints, muscles, and cardiovascular support. For 36 years all I have done is mask the pain with pain medicine ?? other than high doses of Vitamin D for severe osteoporosis this is the first time I have taken medicinal dietary supplements to heal my internal incisions and organs, and to rebuild the damaged sheaths of my muscles and all my damaged ligament and joint structures. I have already noticed a remarkable difference with my mobility and my freedom of rotation as well as an improvement in my strength. I have been able to get my spine out of contraction for hours at a time, and I have been able to start and maintain a routine exercise program.
Also, while in Kingston last week, and still severely affected by the horn blasts, I was dropped to the ground 9 times in a row because of horn blasts, however my herniated hysterectomy incisions and lower femoral artery did not burst open instantly resulting in a total loss of structure and control of the left side of my body, instead with a smile, I was able to stand back upright a lmost immediately, and carry on my way, without the total loss of my extremities on the left side of my body.
I am hoping that these daily supplements will finally help with all my joints, ligaments, heal my incisions and my affected organs and stop them from tearing apart (repairing Swiss cheese effect).
I am also hoping that I will be able to retrain my body back to good physical and mental health, with the strength and energy and optimism of being an elite athlete once again, while studying and completing my courses full-time under permanent disability.
Starting courses this semester, summer 2023, May 1st, I will take the 40% course load (normally, I have taken 60% and 100% of a course load so that I could keep up and which I did do). For the three years Sept 2018 - Aug 31, 2021, I did reach 30 courses, completing 14 courses with a grade, and 16 which turned to Fs and need to be completed,
As for the IN Incomplete courses that flipped to Fs at the semester change, I will complete them one at a time, most courses just need the final exam written, or the final assignment submitted, the following is what is required to complete these 16 courses:
?
Outstanding IN Incomplete Courses that will be completed each asap
EMPR MINOR in Employment Relations
EMPR 230 Managing Human Resources F Summer 2019 Final Assignment/Final Exam to complete
EMPR 270 Introduction to Organizational Behaviour F Winter 2021 Final Exam to complete
MATH MINOR in Mathematics
MATH 121 A Differential Calculus F Fall 2018 Final units plus Final Exam to complete
MATH 121B Differential Calculus Winter 2019 Final units plus Final Exam to complete
MATH 112 Introduction to Linear Algebra F Winter 2019 Final units plus Final Exam to complete
CISC 102 Discrete Mathematics for Computing I F Summer 2019 Final units plus Final Exam to complete
STAT 263 Introduction to Statistics F Winter 2020 Whole course to complete
CIL Certificate in Law
LAW 201 Introduction to Canadian Law F Fall 2019 Final Assignment/Final Exam to complete
LAW 206 Intellectual Property F Winter 2021 Final Exam to complete
MDIA Media Studies Certificate
FILM 236 Media and Cultural Studies F Winter 2021 Final Assignment still to submit
FILM 335 Culture and Technology C- Fall 2020 Final Assignment still to submit
QEIC Queen's Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Creativity (Certificate)
ENIN 140 Design Thinking F Summer 2020 Final Assignment still to submit
ENIN 240 Explorations in Creativity D Fall 2020 Final Assignment still to submit
CHEE 302 Technical Entrepreneurship F Winter 2021 Whole course to complete
DIPA Disability and Physical Activity
HLTH 200 Physical Fitness and Wellness F Fall 2019 Final Assignment/Final Exam to complete
FRPR French for Professionals (Certificate)
FREN 107 Communications et Cultural II F Fall 2019 Most of course - had technical problems
ASTR 101 Astronomy I: Solar System F Fall 2019 Midterm, Final half of course, Final Exam
AWRI Academic Writing (Certificate)
WRIT 120 Fundamentals of Writing F Summer 2019 Most of course - had technical problems
FILM 335 and ENIN 240 need final assignments submitted, and one assignment regraded.
STATS 263 and CHEE 302 (Engineering) need whole course completed.
c. Future Plans:
LAW 702 Aboriginal Law Summer 2023
ENIN 400 Design Sprint Summer 2023
HLTH 332 Foundations for Understanding Disability: A Health Perspective Summer 2023
LAW 703 Workplace Law Fall 2023
EMPR 100 Introduction to Employment Relations Fall 2023
EMPR 110 Workplace Communications and Interpersonal Skills Fall 2023
EMPR 260 Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Winter 2024
FILM 240 Media and Polpular Culture Winter 2024
FREN 118 Communications et Cultural III Summer 2024
FREN 225 French in the Workplace Summer 2024
FREN 238 French for Legal Professionals Summer 2024
STA T 268 Statistics and Probability I Fall 2024
MATH 212 Linear Algebra II Fall 2024
KNPE 255 Physical Activity, Fitness, and Health Fall 2024
MATH 280 Advanced Calculus Winter 2025
MATH 231 Differential Equations Winter 2025
HLTH 402 Disability Studies: Issues, Research and Policy Winter 2025
ASTR 102 Astronomy II: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe Summer 2025
CISC 102 Discrete Mathematics for Computing II Summer 2025
KNPE 433 Global Sport and Disability Summer 2025
All of my Professors knew of the seriousness of my injuries and will work with me so that I may complete all of the final requirements for completion including proctoring their own exams. My Professors will be glad to have these Fs (INs) removed from their records also. Exam taking needs to be split into 2 shorter sessions rather than 4.5 ?? 5.0 hours straight.
Upon completion of all of my outstanding courses combined with full-time studies under permanent disability, either 40% or 60% course load each semester, I will achieve the following:
BA General with Minors in MATH and EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS
(4.0 GPA, 90% Average) expected 08/2025
The following Certificates will be completed by 12/2023 and 08/2025
C.I.L. Certificate in Law, Continuing and Distance Education and Faculty of Law
DIPA Certificate in Disability and Physical Activity, School of Kinesiology
FRPR Certificate in Professional French, Department of French Studies
MDIA Certificate in Media Studies, Department of Film Studies
QEIC-ENIN Certificate in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity
In 2025 I would like to be registered in the following programs:
MScHQ Master of Science Healthcare Quality (Risk and Safety)
MPH Master of Public Health
MPA Master of Public Administration
CFC National Security Programme (NSP), Canadian Forces College
I have attached all the signed documents covering the Extenuating Circumstances and medical verifications from Sept 2018 through to present.
Thank you for allowing me to return early from the Requirement to Withdraw for 3 years and for downgrading the RTW3 on my transcript and for waiving the RTW3 from my record due to incapacity and administrative error as my Extenuating Circumstances and Verification of Health Condition were approved each semester and I was manually protected as a full-time student under permanent disability under Disability Services.
Thank you also for allowing the Extension of an Incomplete Grade or Deferred Exam Beyond One Term so that I may complete all course deliverables and requirements.
Sincerely,
Kim
Kimberly Jay Beazer - QU S/N 0243 3998 ?? 201 Henderson Road, Marlbank, ON K0K 2L0