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Petition Type: New
ID: 6457
Submitted: January 11, 2020 at 11:54:26 PM
First Name: Olivia
Last Name: Bowes
Student Number: 20017327
Email: 15ossb@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: SOCY
Level of Study: 4
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Code: CLST 103
Term: Winter
Year: 2017
Petition Category: Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Instructor's Name: Christina Zaccagnino
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Dear Associate Dean (Studies),
I am appealing for a Credit Standing in CLST 103, which I completed in Winter semester, 2017. I finished the course with a D+.
When I was enrolled in this course, I experienced an extremely severe flu that resulted in the low academic performance that is evident by my grade for this course.
I was incapacitated by this flu throughout the last week of January 2017, into the early to mid-weeks of February 2017. The course, CLST 103 is based upon a small number of tests, with no additional coursework or papers. The first two tests were scheduled during and slightly after this timeframe. I was sure to attend the tests, as I was aware of when they were scheduled from the beginning of the course, yet my ability to effectively retain the information, study and perform to my usual standard during the tests was hindered. As I recovered, I emailed my TA, seeking ways I could make up my grade, as I also entered the class late, and fairly so, the tests were the only graded aspects of the course, I did not disclose that I was suffering from this illness, which in hindsight was a mistake.
As I do not live permanently in Kingston, I was not able to visit my doctor, however, I did visit the walk-in clinic multiple times to seek help and discuss the state of the illness I was experiencing. Although it is common to catch seasonal illnesses, this was certainly the most severe illness I have yet to experience, and was not prepared with the know-how to combat it.
I was positive that a hospital visit was necessary, but the practitioners at the walk-in clinic advised that I would not receive any more aid than what I was given at the clinic.
The impact this illness had was severe, and it being out of my control made it much more devastating. This grade stands out as being inconsistent with my usual academic performance. This illness can be seen as having the most extreme impact on this course in particular, as opposed to all the courses I was taking, as three of my courses were Full-Year courses. The fourth course I was taking was comprised of assignments rather than tests, yet my attendance grade most definitely was impacted.
In regards to an appeal, I visited an academic advisor to discuss the reasons why I was performing under my usual academic level. I was then enlightened about this appeal option. Throughout my years at Queens University, I was not aware of the options and resources the students are privileged to, otherwise I would have certainly looked into this at an earlier date. As referred to above, when contacting my TA, I would have also disclosed my illness, especially with the knowledge I have now of the very understanding professors here that could potentially have accommodated this.
I am currently enrolled in six courses, one as an equivalent at an external University, and after much deliberation, the conclusion was made that by repeating the CLST 103 and taking seven courses would be too heavy a course load, and possibly resulting in additional subjects being affected by this course.
I am truly hoping that it can be seen that I received this substantially lower grade due to extenuating circumstances, ones that I have never experienced before and never since then.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review my appeal. I hope to hear from you soon.
Kindest Regards,
Olivia Bowes
I am appealing for a Credit Standing in CLST 103, which I completed in Winter semester, 2017. I finished the course with a D+.
When I was enrolled in this course, I experienced an extremely severe flu that resulted in the low academic performance that is evident by my grade for this course.
I was incapacitated by this flu throughout the last week of January 2017, into the early to mid-weeks of February 2017. The course, CLST 103 is based upon a small number of tests, with no additional coursework or papers. The first two tests were scheduled during and slightly after this timeframe. I was sure to attend the tests, as I was aware of when they were scheduled from the beginning of the course, yet my ability to effectively retain the information, study and perform to my usual standard during the tests was hindered. As I recovered, I emailed my TA, seeking ways I could make up my grade, as I also entered the class late, and fairly so, the tests were the only graded aspects of the course, I did not disclose that I was suffering from this illness, which in hindsight was a mistake.
As I do not live permanently in Kingston, I was not able to visit my doctor, however, I did visit the walk-in clinic multiple times to seek help and discuss the state of the illness I was experiencing. Although it is common to catch seasonal illnesses, this was certainly the most severe illness I have yet to experience, and was not prepared with the know-how to combat it.
I was positive that a hospital visit was necessary, but the practitioners at the walk-in clinic advised that I would not receive any more aid than what I was given at the clinic.
The impact this illness had was severe, and it being out of my control made it much more devastating. This grade stands out as being inconsistent with my usual academic performance. This illness can be seen as having the most extreme impact on this course in particular, as opposed to all the courses I was taking, as three of my courses were Full-Year courses. The fourth course I was taking was comprised of assignments rather than tests, yet my attendance grade most definitely was impacted.
In regards to an appeal, I visited an academic advisor to discuss the reasons why I was performing under my usual academic level. I was then enlightened about this appeal option. Throughout my years at Queens University, I was not aware of the options and resources the students are privileged to, otherwise I would have certainly looked into this at an earlier date. As referred to above, when contacting my TA, I would have also disclosed my illness, especially with the knowledge I have now of the very understanding professors here that could potentially have accommodated this.
I am currently enrolled in six courses, one as an equivalent at an external University, and after much deliberation, the conclusion was made that by repeating the CLST 103 and taking seven courses would be too heavy a course load, and possibly resulting in additional subjects being affected by this course.
I am truly hoping that it can be seen that I received this substantially lower grade due to extenuating circumstances, ones that I have never experienced before and never since then.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review my appeal. I hope to hear from you soon.
Kindest Regards,
Olivia Bowes
Documentation
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