Petition Letter
Dear Associate Dean (Studies),
I am appealing to drop CHEM 282 for the current semester, Winter 2018. The reasoning for this is due to a psychological issue, that has been affecting both my mental and physical health, which are both independent of my learning disability registered with Student Accessibility Services.
Due to to my struggle with the above mentioned problems I have been facing since the beginning of this semester, I began therapy three weeks ago. I have been told the beginning stages of this therapy will worsen some conditions. The symptoms of the therapy have greatly hindered my daily schedule, and thus impacted my performance in my courses. In regards to these matters, I have had appointments with the crisis counsellor, Faculty of Arts and Sciences counsellor and a psychologist at Student Wellness Services in the LaSalle Building. The effects are also prevalent on my physical health, as also visited a medical practitioner in LaSalle regarding physical health issues. The doctor had performed a physical examination and determined that these problems are likely related to my mental health issues.
I am aware that it is not ideal for me to be drop a course at this time, but caring for my physical and especially mental health at this time feels impossible in addition with all my courses in school. I have spoken with an academic advisor with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences to speak about potential options in my case, and with the crisis counselor about potential actions. Although dropping all courses would seem best in my case, I was advised that dropping the class which causes the most stress in terms of time commitment, would be best. Therefore, I would still obtain credits in the other courses and use the time that I had allotted for this class to recover from the debilitating effects of my condition. I have contacted my CHEM 282 Professor, Dr. John Carran, and Lab Coordinator, Dr. Jason Vlahakis, regarding my situation and potentially dropping the course. Dr. Jason Vlahakis said that my lab work and grades completed throughout the course thus far are eligible to be transferred to my gradebook when I take this course in the Winter 2019 semester. This was helpful in my decision to create this appeal, as I feel that my work all semester does not go to waste, however is transferable to next semester.
Since first year, I have made the decision to complete my degree within a five year timeline, which allows me more time and flexibility to complete my courses than if I were to follow the traditional four year timeline. Therefore, taking this course next year will not jeopardize my ability to graduate on time according to my planned timeline. Furthermore, this course is not a prerequisite for any other courses that I must take for my degree. As for my health, I will be continuing the therapy and will be meeting again with the same counsellor and medical practitioner in the coming month. With the four month break in the summer I hope to concentrate on strategies and plans I can follow to aid in dealing with my condition, in the hope that I do not have to undergo further complications in the future.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Lobsang Wangkhang
I am appealing to drop CHEM 282 for the current semester, Winter 2018. The reasoning for this is due to a psychological issue, that has been affecting both my mental and physical health, which are both independent of my learning disability registered with Student Accessibility Services.
Due to to my struggle with the above mentioned problems I have been facing since the beginning of this semester, I began therapy three weeks ago. I have been told the beginning stages of this therapy will worsen some conditions. The symptoms of the therapy have greatly hindered my daily schedule, and thus impacted my performance in my courses. In regards to these matters, I have had appointments with the crisis counsellor, Faculty of Arts and Sciences counsellor and a psychologist at Student Wellness Services in the LaSalle Building. The effects are also prevalent on my physical health, as also visited a medical practitioner in LaSalle regarding physical health issues. The doctor had performed a physical examination and determined that these problems are likely related to my mental health issues.
I am aware that it is not ideal for me to be drop a course at this time, but caring for my physical and especially mental health at this time feels impossible in addition with all my courses in school. I have spoken with an academic advisor with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences to speak about potential options in my case, and with the crisis counselor about potential actions. Although dropping all courses would seem best in my case, I was advised that dropping the class which causes the most stress in terms of time commitment, would be best. Therefore, I would still obtain credits in the other courses and use the time that I had allotted for this class to recover from the debilitating effects of my condition. I have contacted my CHEM 282 Professor, Dr. John Carran, and Lab Coordinator, Dr. Jason Vlahakis, regarding my situation and potentially dropping the course. Dr. Jason Vlahakis said that my lab work and grades completed throughout the course thus far are eligible to be transferred to my gradebook when I take this course in the Winter 2019 semester. This was helpful in my decision to create this appeal, as I feel that my work all semester does not go to waste, however is transferable to next semester.
Since first year, I have made the decision to complete my degree within a five year timeline, which allows me more time and flexibility to complete my courses than if I were to follow the traditional four year timeline. Therefore, taking this course next year will not jeopardize my ability to graduate on time according to my planned timeline. Furthermore, this course is not a prerequisite for any other courses that I must take for my degree. As for my health, I will be continuing the therapy and will be meeting again with the same counsellor and medical practitioner in the coming month. With the four month break in the summer I hope to concentrate on strategies and plans I can follow to aid in dealing with my condition, in the hope that I do not have to undergo further complications in the future.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Lobsang Wangkhang