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Petition Type: New
ID: 6056
Submitted: July 26, 2019 at 11:32:09 AM
First Name: Shelley
Last Name: Mineault
Student Number: 20146214
Email: 18sm84@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BA
Plan: Psychology
Level of Study: 1
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Appeal Category Detail: Request to have course not appear on transcript
Code: SPAN 111
Term: Summer
Year: 2019
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: ENGL 100
Term: Summer
Year: 2019
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Shelley Mineault
445B Moodie Dr
Nepean, ON K2H 8T6
Student Number 20146214
July 26, 2019
Academic Appeals
Arts and Science
Queens University
Sub: Request for Incomplete Grade not to appear on my official transcript
To Whomsoever It May Concern
From the beginning of the summer term, I have been depressed due to a sexual assault that occurred in May of this year. I submitted a Self-Declaration of Brief Absence
request to both of my Professors on May 24th and thought that I might be able to proceed in my summer studies. I found myself struggling and falling behind in my studies. After my assault, I found myself with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety. I have been experiencing depression, including prolonged sadness, feelings of hopelessness, weight loss, and loss of energy. I have found that I have not been able to focus on work or schoolwork, as well as not feeling present in everyday situations. I
am a single parent of three children, and I found myself struggling to keep ahead of my studies.
I did not submit any extenuating circumstances letters during the term as I was in denial of my situation and embarrassed to tell anybody and reach out for help. After speaking to my doctor, I decided to reach out to the Academic Advisors to see what I could do.
With the help of resources from my Academic Advisor and my Doctor, I have been seeking treatment for my physical and mental injuries. My recovery has included mental health counselling and attending a support group and medication to help with my depression.
I am a good student, as you can see from my grades from the prior academic term, and I intend to get back on track as my education is of prime importance to me. I just began my next summer semester course, and I believe with the support that I am receiving, I can continue my studies and be successful in them. I have requested and have been approved to take a vacation from work for the month of August to focus on school and my recovery.
Therefore, due to my extenuating circumstance, I am requesting that I be able to withdraw from SPAN111 and ENGL100 and not have it reflected on my official transcripts. I have attached a letter from my doctor requesting a leave from school from May 9 ¿¿ July 31, 2019.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours sincerely
Shelley Mineault
Student Number 201462
445B Moodie Dr
Nepean, ON K2H 8T6
Student Number 20146214
July 26, 2019
Academic Appeals
Arts and Science
Queens University
Sub: Request for Incomplete Grade not to appear on my official transcript
To Whomsoever It May Concern
From the beginning of the summer term, I have been depressed due to a sexual assault that occurred in May of this year. I submitted a Self-Declaration of Brief Absence
request to both of my Professors on May 24th and thought that I might be able to proceed in my summer studies. I found myself struggling and falling behind in my studies. After my assault, I found myself with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety. I have been experiencing depression, including prolonged sadness, feelings of hopelessness, weight loss, and loss of energy. I have found that I have not been able to focus on work or schoolwork, as well as not feeling present in everyday situations. I
am a single parent of three children, and I found myself struggling to keep ahead of my studies.
I did not submit any extenuating circumstances letters during the term as I was in denial of my situation and embarrassed to tell anybody and reach out for help. After speaking to my doctor, I decided to reach out to the Academic Advisors to see what I could do.
With the help of resources from my Academic Advisor and my Doctor, I have been seeking treatment for my physical and mental injuries. My recovery has included mental health counselling and attending a support group and medication to help with my depression.
I am a good student, as you can see from my grades from the prior academic term, and I intend to get back on track as my education is of prime importance to me. I just began my next summer semester course, and I believe with the support that I am receiving, I can continue my studies and be successful in them. I have requested and have been approved to take a vacation from work for the month of August to focus on school and my recovery.
Therefore, due to my extenuating circumstance, I am requesting that I be able to withdraw from SPAN111 and ENGL100 and not have it reflected on my official transcripts. I have attached a letter from my doctor requesting a leave from school from May 9 ¿¿ July 31, 2019.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours sincerely
Shelley Mineault
Student Number 201462
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: As stated in my letter, my recovery has included mental health counselling and attending a support group and medication to help with my depression.
I am a good student, as you can see from my grades from the prior academic term, and I intend to get back on track as my education is of prime importance to me. I just began my next summer semester course, and I believe with the support that I am receiving, I can continue my studies and be successful in them. I have requested and have been approved to take a vacation from work for the month of August to focus on school and my recovery.
I have registered for a full-time course load for the Fall and Winter. I will use the following tools to help me be successful in my studies.
I will make sure I stay organized and set a schedule by making a plan for what I am going to do and when I am going to do it will make sure that I am always ahead of the curve.
I will divide it up up my task into manageable chunks and give myself enough time to complete and seek help if I need to from my Professors and TAs.
Make sure that I get eight hours of sleep every night.
Not be afraid to ask questions and advise and use the resources offered by academic advisors.
Have regular check-ins with my doctor and support group and continue my therapy and medication to support good mental health practices and behaviours.
I am a good student, as you can see from my grades from the prior academic term, and I intend to get back on track as my education is of prime importance to me. I just began my next summer semester course, and I believe with the support that I am receiving, I can continue my studies and be successful in them. I have requested and have been approved to take a vacation from work for the month of August to focus on school and my recovery.
I have registered for a full-time course load for the Fall and Winter. I will use the following tools to help me be successful in my studies.
I will make sure I stay organized and set a schedule by making a plan for what I am going to do and when I am going to do it will make sure that I am always ahead of the curve.
I will divide it up up my task into manageable chunks and give myself enough time to complete and seek help if I need to from my Professors and TAs.
Make sure that I get eight hours of sleep every night.
Not be afraid to ask questions and advise and use the resources offered by academic advisors.
Have regular check-ins with my doctor and support group and continue my therapy and medication to support good mental health practices and behaviours.
Documentation
Professional Letter: Shelley Mineault Dr letter 1.pdf
Professional Letter Detail: Letter from Doctor
Documentation Detail: Copy of letter included in appeal.
Decision Letters
History
Originally submitted July 26, 2019 at 11:32:09 AM.
| Field | Reference | Old Value | New Value | Note | User | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| status | N/A | Received | Prepared for Review | Carrie Roosenmaalen | 2019-07-26 4:14:08 PM | |
| status | N/A | Prepared for Review | In Review | Kerri Andrews | 2019-07-29 11:01:24 AM | |
| status | N/A | In Review | Granted | Spring Forsberg | 2019-07-30 9:01:22 AM | |
| associate_dean | N/A | Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D. | Spring Forsberg | 2019-07-30 9:01:22 AM | ||
| decision_letter | N/A | N/A | Decision letter sent | Spring Forsberg | 2019-07-30 9:01:58 AM |