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Petition Type: New
ID: 5293
Submitted: January 14, 2019 at 4:42:48 PM
First Name: Griffin
Last Name: Owen
Student Number: 20005221
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: PHIL
Level of Study: 3

Petition Categories

Petition Categories: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Appeal Category Detail: Change Final Grade in Consideration of Completed Assignments and Extenuating Circumstances
Code: HIST 241
Term: Fall
Year: 2018
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Instructor's Name: Aditi Sen

Petition Letter

Petition Letter: Jenn Stephenson
Associate Dean (Studies)
Faculty of Arts and Science
14 January 2019
Dear Dr. Stephenson,
Request:
Due to extenuating circumstances, more specifically intense bouts of depression and anxiety which required clinical diagnosis and medication to rectify, I am applying for an Aegrotat: Estimated Standing in the course HIST ¿¿ 241 Global History of Pandemics.
Explanation:
During the previous semester I experienced cycles of depression and anxiety unparalleled in directly incapacitating my academic and personal lives. I was happily going to fail out of school and return home due to the severe frailty of my mental state. Upon several conversations with my Doctor whom assured me over the break we could work towards a solution in terms of legitimate diagnosis and the possibility of medication in order to remedy the situation, I was driven to complete my examinations and final assignments in all classes. Over the break I have since been placed on medication in order to stabilize my state, have been scheduled for a full psychological evaluation with a psychologist because physicians cannot be sure of the full extent of the condition, and have been written a recommendation for academic accommodation by said physician.
In regards to this appeal I have completed the required 60 of the course in order to be eligible for Aegrotat Standing. I have also completed the two outstanding assignments worth the remaining 40 of the course and subsequently sent them to the instructor on December 31st with the appropriate medical documentation in hopes that the Final Grade could be altered. I have yet to hear from her and do not expect to as the submission came long after the completion of said course.
The basis for this appeal is the fact that these overwhelming feelings were triggered by numerous traumatic events that have recently occurred coupled with some outstanding issues of historic reoccurrence. I was bedridden and immobile; unable to eat, socialize, move, and even be awake during the period before being placed on the medication. I am confident that with a combination of psycho-therapy, medication, and an accommodation education plan I will be able to thrive in my new head space.

ALL APPLICABLE MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ATTATCHED/SUBMITTED

Academic Plan

Academic Plan: Jenn Stephenson
Associate Dean (Studies)
Faculty of Arts and Science
14 January 2019
Dear Dr. Stephenson,
Request:
Due to extenuating circumstances, more specifically intense bouts of depression and anxiety which required clinical diagnosis and medication to rectify, I am applying for an Aegrotat: Estimated Standing in the course HIST ¿¿ 241 Global History of Pandemics.
Explanation:
During the previous semester I experienced cycles of depression and anxiety unparalleled in directly incapacitating my academic and personal lives. I was happily going to fail out of school and return home due to the severe frailty of my mental state. Upon several conversations with my Doctor whom assured me over the break we could work towards a solution in terms of legitimate diagnosis and the possibility of medication in order to remedy the situation, I was driven to complete my examinations and final assignments in all classes. Over the break I have since been placed on medication in order to stabilize my state, have been scheduled for a full psychological evaluation with a psychologist because physicians cannot be sure of the full extent of the condition, and have been written a recommendation for academic accommodation by said physician.
In regards to this appeal I have completed the required 60 of the course in order to be eligible for Aegrotat Standing. I have also completed the two outstanding assignments worth the remaining 40 of the course and subsequently sent them to the instructor on December 31st with the appropriate medical documentation in hopes that the Final Grade could be altered. I have yet to hear from her and do not expect to as the submission came long after the completion of said course.
The basis for this appeal is the fact that these overwhelming feelings were triggered by numerous traumatic events that have recently occurred coupled with some outstanding issues of historic reoccurrence. I was bedridden and immobile; unable to eat, socialize, move, and even be awake during the period before being placed on the medication. I am confident that with a combination of psycho-therapy, medication, and an accommodation education plan I will be able to thrive in my new head space.

ALL APPLICABLE MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ATTATCHED/SUBMITTED

Documentation

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History

Originally submitted January 14, 2019 at 4:42:48 PM.

FieldReferenceOld ValueNew ValueNoteUserDate/Time
statusN/AReceivedPrepared for ReviewCarrie Roosenmaalen2019-01-15 9:14:45 AM
statusN/APrepared for ReviewIncompleteSpring Forsberg2019-01-16 12:09:24 PM
professional_letter_detailN/Adoc submittedSpring Forsberg2019-02-01 1:40:33 PM
appeal_categoryN/ARequest aegrotat (AG) standing in a course or courses, Other petitionDrop a course after the academic deadline, Other petitionSpring Forsberg2019-02-01 1:40:33 PM
appeal_category_per_courseHIST 241Request aegrotat (AG) standing in a course or coursesDrop a course after the academic deadlineSpring Forsberg2019-02-01 1:40:33 PM
documentationN/AGriffin Owen Dec 13.pdfSpring Forsberg2019-02-01 1:40:33 PM
statusN/AIncompleteIn ReviewSpring Forsberg2019-02-01 1:40:39 PM
statusN/AIn ReviewGrantedSpring Forsberg2019-02-08 2:00:29 PM
associate_deanN/AJenn Stephenson, Ph.D.Spring Forsberg2019-02-08 2:00:29 PM
decision_letterN/AN/ADecision letter sentSpring Forsberg2019-02-08 2:01:11 PM