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Petition Type: New
ID: 1528
Submitted: October 27, 2015 at 3:51:01 PM
First Name: Samantha
Last Name: Russell
Student Number: 10028810
Email: 1skr1@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: HLTH
Level of Study: 4
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Waive the 21-day or one term deadline
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is to appeal to waive the 21 day deadline to request a CR in KNPE125. I am a fifth year undergraduate student in the Faculty of Arts and Science, majoring in Health Studies. As part of my core course requirements, I had to take KNPE125: Introduction to Human Physiology instructed by Professor Brendon Gurd. The appeal will be based upon extenuating circumstances that occurred during winter 2015 which impacted by ability to succeed in this course specifically, in which I received a D as a final grade.
On January 20th, 2015, I suffered from a concussion. I saw a physician at La Salle and I have attached documentation verifying the extent of the injury. The concussion inhibited my ability to attend class or study for the monthly exams, as I was instructed to refrain from doing so. On February 10th, 2015, I went back to La Salle for a second time informing healthcare professional Anna Klein that my performance had not improved. At this time, I was excused from all academic work until February 24th, 2015.
On February 26th, 2015, a friend of mine, Brady Vickers, passed away while on exchange from Dalhousie University to Seoul, South Korea. I had known Brady for 8 years, and this loss has been devastating. With this tragic event happening during my recovery, it also negatively impacted my ability to get back into my academic routine. The funeral was held on April 25th, 2015, and I found that it was only after that time I could begin the healing process.
As my transcript demonstrates, I received adequate grades in the other 4 courses I had been taking in the winter term (HLTH497: B+, ANAT270 (online): B+, HLTH305: B+, HLTH415: A-). These courses were easier to keep up with as assignments included of essay writing (a skill in which I had been developing over the past 4 years at Queen's) or online exams in which I could do at home without the degree of pressure I found in KNPE125.
It has only recently come to my attention that the academic appeal process existed. Had I known that this was possible, I would have certainly taken that option during the appropriate time frame.
I greatly appreciate your consideration of this appeal.
Thank you for your consideration,
Samantha Russell
This letter is to appeal to waive the 21 day deadline to request a CR in KNPE125. I am a fifth year undergraduate student in the Faculty of Arts and Science, majoring in Health Studies. As part of my core course requirements, I had to take KNPE125: Introduction to Human Physiology instructed by Professor Brendon Gurd. The appeal will be based upon extenuating circumstances that occurred during winter 2015 which impacted by ability to succeed in this course specifically, in which I received a D as a final grade.
On January 20th, 2015, I suffered from a concussion. I saw a physician at La Salle and I have attached documentation verifying the extent of the injury. The concussion inhibited my ability to attend class or study for the monthly exams, as I was instructed to refrain from doing so. On February 10th, 2015, I went back to La Salle for a second time informing healthcare professional Anna Klein that my performance had not improved. At this time, I was excused from all academic work until February 24th, 2015.
On February 26th, 2015, a friend of mine, Brady Vickers, passed away while on exchange from Dalhousie University to Seoul, South Korea. I had known Brady for 8 years, and this loss has been devastating. With this tragic event happening during my recovery, it also negatively impacted my ability to get back into my academic routine. The funeral was held on April 25th, 2015, and I found that it was only after that time I could begin the healing process.
As my transcript demonstrates, I received adequate grades in the other 4 courses I had been taking in the winter term (HLTH497: B+, ANAT270 (online): B+, HLTH305: B+, HLTH415: A-). These courses were easier to keep up with as assignments included of essay writing (a skill in which I had been developing over the past 4 years at Queen's) or online exams in which I could do at home without the degree of pressure I found in KNPE125.
It has only recently come to my attention that the academic appeal process existed. Had I known that this was possible, I would have certainly taken that option during the appropriate time frame.
I greatly appreciate your consideration of this appeal.
Thank you for your consideration,
Samantha Russell
Documentation
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Decision Letters
Amendment to Appeal 1528
Relevant Petition: 1528
First Name: Samantha
Last Name: Russell
Student Number: 10028810
Email: 1skr1@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: HLTH
Level of Study: 4
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Code: KNPE 125
Term: Winter
Year: 2015
Petition Category: Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Instructor's Name: Dr. Brendon Gurd
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: To Whom It May Concern:
This Appeal Letter is to request a CR in KNPE125. I am a fifth year undergraduate student in the Faculty of Arts and Science, majoring in Health Studies. As part of my core course requirements, I had to take KNPE125: Introduction to Human Physiology instructed by Dr. Brendon Gurd. This appeal will be based upon extenuating circumstances that occurred during winter 2015 which impacted by ability to succeed in this course specifically, in which I received a D as a final grade.
On January 20th, 2015, I suffered from a concussion. I saw a physician at La Salle and I have attached documentation verifying the extent of the injury. The concussion inhibited my ability to attend class or study for the monthly exams, as I was instructed to refrain from doing so. On February 10th, 2015, I went back to La Salle for a second time informing healthcare professional Anna Klein that my performance had not improved. At this time, I was excused from all academic work until February 24th, 2015.
On February 26th, 2015, a friend of mine, Brady Vickers, passed away while on exchange from Dalhousie University to Seoul, South Korea. I had known Brady for 8 years, and this loss has been devastating. With this tragic event happening during my recovery, it also negatively impacted my ability to get back into my academic routine. The funeral was held on April 25th, 2015, and I found that it was only after that time I could begin the healing process.
As my transcript demonstrates, I received adequate grades in the other 4 courses I had been taking in the winter term (HLTH497: B+, ANAT270 (online): B+, HLTH305: B+, HLTH415: A-). These courses were easier to keep up with as assignments included of essay writing (a skill in which I had been developing over the past 4 years at Queen's) or online exams in which I could do at home without the degree of pressure I found in KNPE125.
I greatly appreciate your consideration of this appeal.
Thank you,
Samantha Russell
This Appeal Letter is to request a CR in KNPE125. I am a fifth year undergraduate student in the Faculty of Arts and Science, majoring in Health Studies. As part of my core course requirements, I had to take KNPE125: Introduction to Human Physiology instructed by Dr. Brendon Gurd. This appeal will be based upon extenuating circumstances that occurred during winter 2015 which impacted by ability to succeed in this course specifically, in which I received a D as a final grade.
On January 20th, 2015, I suffered from a concussion. I saw a physician at La Salle and I have attached documentation verifying the extent of the injury. The concussion inhibited my ability to attend class or study for the monthly exams, as I was instructed to refrain from doing so. On February 10th, 2015, I went back to La Salle for a second time informing healthcare professional Anna Klein that my performance had not improved. At this time, I was excused from all academic work until February 24th, 2015.
On February 26th, 2015, a friend of mine, Brady Vickers, passed away while on exchange from Dalhousie University to Seoul, South Korea. I had known Brady for 8 years, and this loss has been devastating. With this tragic event happening during my recovery, it also negatively impacted my ability to get back into my academic routine. The funeral was held on April 25th, 2015, and I found that it was only after that time I could begin the healing process.
As my transcript demonstrates, I received adequate grades in the other 4 courses I had been taking in the winter term (HLTH497: B+, ANAT270 (online): B+, HLTH305: B+, HLTH415: A-). These courses were easier to keep up with as assignments included of essay writing (a skill in which I had been developing over the past 4 years at Queen's) or online exams in which I could do at home without the degree of pressure I found in KNPE125.
I greatly appreciate your consideration of this appeal.
Thank you,
Samantha Russell
Documentation
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