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Petition Type: New
ID: 750
Submitted: February 2, 2015 at 4:50:45 PM
First Name: Sarah
Last Name: Strban
Student Number: 10119740
Email: 13ss118@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: HIST
Level of Study: 3
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Add a course after the academic deadline
Code: POLS 244
Term: Winter
Year: 2015
Petition Category: Add a course after the academic deadline
Instructor's Name: Zsuzsa Csergo
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Hello,
Earlier this January, I was lucky enough to attend Queen's Model Parliament conference in Ottawa. My attendance meant that I missed the add/drop period for courses, as well as the first tutorial session for POLS 244. This course studies processes of democratization around the world, with each tutorial group focusing on a different region. Upon my return to Queen's, I attended my tutorial and realized I was in an Eastern European focus group. Wishing to focus on Middle Eastern Democratization, I spoke to my teacher and tutorial leaders, and got permission to switch into another tutorial group. When I tried to make that change on SOLUS, however, I found out that I had missed the add/drop period so I was unable to re-register in the course.
I spoke to the professor about this issue and she directed me to speak with the Undergraduate Administrator for politics, who then directed me elsewhere. I misunderstood the administrator's instructions, and got into contact with my History department personnel. After a while, I realized that I needed to be speaking with the Faculty of Arts itself, and was directed to fill out an appeal.
My professor and tutorial leader are both supportive of me re-entering the course, and have been very accommodating helping me catch up with course material. I would really appreciate being allowed to re-enroll in POLS 244, as I find the material fascinating and look forward to participating once again.
Please let me know if my request will be permitted.
All the best,
Sarah Strban
Earlier this January, I was lucky enough to attend Queen's Model Parliament conference in Ottawa. My attendance meant that I missed the add/drop period for courses, as well as the first tutorial session for POLS 244. This course studies processes of democratization around the world, with each tutorial group focusing on a different region. Upon my return to Queen's, I attended my tutorial and realized I was in an Eastern European focus group. Wishing to focus on Middle Eastern Democratization, I spoke to my teacher and tutorial leaders, and got permission to switch into another tutorial group. When I tried to make that change on SOLUS, however, I found out that I had missed the add/drop period so I was unable to re-register in the course.
I spoke to the professor about this issue and she directed me to speak with the Undergraduate Administrator for politics, who then directed me elsewhere. I misunderstood the administrator's instructions, and got into contact with my History department personnel. After a while, I realized that I needed to be speaking with the Faculty of Arts itself, and was directed to fill out an appeal.
My professor and tutorial leader are both supportive of me re-entering the course, and have been very accommodating helping me catch up with course material. I would really appreciate being allowed to re-enroll in POLS 244, as I find the material fascinating and look forward to participating once again.
Please let me know if my request will be permitted.
All the best,
Sarah Strban
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: Hello,
There is not very much material that I need to catch up on for POLS 244. Though I missed some classes while I was in Ottawa for Queen's Model Parliament, I have already spoke to the professor and caught myself up. Despite not being registered for the course, I have continued attending lectures and tutorials with the professor's permission. If I am permitted to re-enter the class, I will continue to stay up to date on readings and assignments.
Best,
Sarah Strban
There is not very much material that I need to catch up on for POLS 244. Though I missed some classes while I was in Ottawa for Queen's Model Parliament, I have already spoke to the professor and caught myself up. Despite not being registered for the course, I have continued attending lectures and tutorials with the professor's permission. If I am permitted to re-enter the class, I will continue to stay up to date on readings and assignments.
Best,
Sarah Strban
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: NO DOC
Document: Capture.JPG
Documentation Detail: Email directing me to contact the Politics Department