Petition Letter
Dear, Dr. Bénard;
I am a student registered with Student Wellness Services as having a requirement for accommodation.
I am writing to appeal the 21 day limit on filing appeals. I have attended Queen¿¿s as an Arts and Science undergraduate student since fall 2010, at which point I was studying with an undiagnosed chronic pain condition. In December 2013, I was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. This condition manifests in severe, constant pain localized to my right upper extremity, for which I was put on a series of opioid medication¿¿at my height taking the equivalent of 200 mg of morphine a day¿¿that made it extremely hard to function at the university level. I have provided medical documentation verifying my medical condition and the medication necessary to manage it.
Despite my best efforts, during the time of September 2011 to December 2015, I performed poorly in some of my courses. What I am asking for is a chance to formally appeal to late drop some of these courses; an incomplete grade extension for one; and credit standings or an aegrotat grade for others, for which the 21 day limit on appeals would need to be waived.
In the time since taking a leave, I have successfully weened myself off of the opioid medication and am managing my pain with the use of medicinal marijuana. This has allowed me not only to perform well academically, but to do so while maintaining part time employment on campus.
I have once previously made an appeal, and at such time was unaware that I could file for more than one issue, which is why my appeal extends so far back. After filing that first appeal and eventually, as my condition worsened, realized I would need to file yet another, the burden of it hung over me and only grew with time. Despite meeting with academic advisors in December of 2015 and planning to submit then, I was still struggling and wanted to demonstrate concrete improvement before making such claims. My grades demonstrate steady improvement since my successful termination of opioids and I am finally confident in my ability to continue on this path, which is why it is only now that I am filing my appeal.
My university career has been a struggle, and at this time I find myself blessed with the opportunity of redoing my Bachelor¿¿s degree in a cognizant state, armed with the proper capacities to learn. I hope to be given the chance to plead my case in more detail at a later date and with that ask that you overturn the the 21 day limit on appeals.
Sincerely,
Amanda Cannella
0621-0005
I am a student registered with Student Wellness Services as having a requirement for accommodation.
I am writing to appeal the 21 day limit on filing appeals. I have attended Queen¿¿s as an Arts and Science undergraduate student since fall 2010, at which point I was studying with an undiagnosed chronic pain condition. In December 2013, I was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. This condition manifests in severe, constant pain localized to my right upper extremity, for which I was put on a series of opioid medication¿¿at my height taking the equivalent of 200 mg of morphine a day¿¿that made it extremely hard to function at the university level. I have provided medical documentation verifying my medical condition and the medication necessary to manage it.
Despite my best efforts, during the time of September 2011 to December 2015, I performed poorly in some of my courses. What I am asking for is a chance to formally appeal to late drop some of these courses; an incomplete grade extension for one; and credit standings or an aegrotat grade for others, for which the 21 day limit on appeals would need to be waived.
In the time since taking a leave, I have successfully weened myself off of the opioid medication and am managing my pain with the use of medicinal marijuana. This has allowed me not only to perform well academically, but to do so while maintaining part time employment on campus.
I have once previously made an appeal, and at such time was unaware that I could file for more than one issue, which is why my appeal extends so far back. After filing that first appeal and eventually, as my condition worsened, realized I would need to file yet another, the burden of it hung over me and only grew with time. Despite meeting with academic advisors in December of 2015 and planning to submit then, I was still struggling and wanted to demonstrate concrete improvement before making such claims. My grades demonstrate steady improvement since my successful termination of opioids and I am finally confident in my ability to continue on this path, which is why it is only now that I am filing my appeal.
My university career has been a struggle, and at this time I find myself blessed with the opportunity of redoing my Bachelor¿¿s degree in a cognizant state, armed with the proper capacities to learn. I hope to be given the chance to plead my case in more detail at a later date and with that ask that you overturn the the 21 day limit on appeals.
Sincerely,
Amanda Cannella
0621-0005