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Petition Type: New
ID: 737
Submitted: January 30, 2015 at 6:10:24 PM
First Name: Eric
Last Name: Weir
Student Number: 10100130
Email: 12emw7@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: SOCY
Level of Study: 2
Appeal Category Detail: Request to extend the 21 day deadline
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: To: The Associate Dean
The Request: I am appealing to extend the 21-day period to file an appeal
Explanation of Extenuating Circumstances: I am seeking this appeal because on February 25, 2014 I sustained a concussion that affected my academic performance for the remainder of the 2014 winter semester and has continued to affect my performance. The injury physically impeded me from attending lectures and tutorials and has continued to affect me psychologically. The injury affected and still affects my ability to retain information, my long and short-term memory, as well as ability to focus. The reason why I was unable to file the appeal at the 21-day period was because I was unaware of this process. The injury has affected my decision-making skills as well as caused anxiety and stress, which is why I went to LASAL to help deal with these issues. It is there that I learned about being able to file for appeals and that the injury is still affecting me.
In addition to my concussion, I have also been dealing with family matters at home that have affected my grades. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer and has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.
The Request: I am appealing to extend the 21-day period to file an appeal
Explanation of Extenuating Circumstances: I am seeking this appeal because on February 25, 2014 I sustained a concussion that affected my academic performance for the remainder of the 2014 winter semester and has continued to affect my performance. The injury physically impeded me from attending lectures and tutorials and has continued to affect me psychologically. The injury affected and still affects my ability to retain information, my long and short-term memory, as well as ability to focus. The reason why I was unable to file the appeal at the 21-day period was because I was unaware of this process. The injury has affected my decision-making skills as well as caused anxiety and stress, which is why I went to LASAL to help deal with these issues. It is there that I learned about being able to file for appeals and that the injury is still affecting me.
In addition to my concussion, I have also been dealing with family matters at home that have affected my grades. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer and has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: Future Plan: I have and am seeing an advisor at LaSalle to help deal with these issues. I have also taken advantage of other facilities like the Learning Strategies Centre to help build a schedule and plan for course work. I have also taken on a lighter course load to make the work more manageable. Should this appeal be granted, I will be appealing for credit standing for the C grades (FILM 110, HIST 122, and SOCY 122) in the winter semester last year as well as the courses from the most recent term (FILM 240, HIST 245, and SOCY 210).
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: Letter from LaSalle advisor
Document: Doctors note 1.jpeg
Document: Doctors note 2.jpeg
