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Petition Type: New
ID: 774
Submitted: February 12, 2015 at 6:00:05 PM
First Name: Catherine
Last Name: Jones
Student Number: 6189126
Email: 9cj8@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BScH
Plan: BIOL, PSYC
Level of Study: 4
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Waive the 21-day or one term deadline
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: February 12, 2015
Catherine Jones
8 Hillside Ave.
Dartmouth, NS
B3A 2P8
Associate Dean (Studies)
Queen¿¿s University
Dear Associate Dean (Studies),
RE: Catherine Jones, Request for Academic Appeal
I am writing to appeal to waive the 21-day period for an extension on an assignment in PSYC 355 ¿¿ Comparative Cognition with Dr. Valerie Kuhlmeier.
My last few years as a student have been very difficult for me because of ongoing medical issues related to depression. This seriously impacted my ability to effectively prepare for classes and do the necessary coursework. During my fourth year, my condition worsened to the point where I had a serious episode from which I am now slowly recovering. Despite these severe obstacles, I was able to complete almost all of my required courses for an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Psychology. I am one half-year credit away from completing my degree. Due to increased anxiety and stress, I was unable to complete the required workload for PSYC 355 ¿¿ Comparitive Cognition. I have however been able to complete the enclosed assignment which I believe would complete the course requirements.
I have been receiving psychiatric care in both Kingston and Dartmouth for over three years. My Psychiatrist, Dr. Rubens is well aware of my medical situation and agrees that it would have been impossible for me to have completed my work last spring.
It was an honour to have been able to be a student at Queen¿¿s University for the last four years and it has been upsetting for me that I have been unable to graduate. It is my hope that the appeal period can be extended given my situation and that the enclosed assignment will be sufficient to complete my course requirements.
I have asked Dr. Rubens to forward a letter of his own to you in support of my appeal.
Thank you for considering my request. Please contact me if you require further information of have any questions.
Yours Truly,
Catherine Jones
06189126
Catherine Jones
8 Hillside Ave.
Dartmouth, NS
B3A 2P8
Associate Dean (Studies)
Queen¿¿s University
Dear Associate Dean (Studies),
RE: Catherine Jones, Request for Academic Appeal
I am writing to appeal to waive the 21-day period for an extension on an assignment in PSYC 355 ¿¿ Comparative Cognition with Dr. Valerie Kuhlmeier.
My last few years as a student have been very difficult for me because of ongoing medical issues related to depression. This seriously impacted my ability to effectively prepare for classes and do the necessary coursework. During my fourth year, my condition worsened to the point where I had a serious episode from which I am now slowly recovering. Despite these severe obstacles, I was able to complete almost all of my required courses for an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Psychology. I am one half-year credit away from completing my degree. Due to increased anxiety and stress, I was unable to complete the required workload for PSYC 355 ¿¿ Comparitive Cognition. I have however been able to complete the enclosed assignment which I believe would complete the course requirements.
I have been receiving psychiatric care in both Kingston and Dartmouth for over three years. My Psychiatrist, Dr. Rubens is well aware of my medical situation and agrees that it would have been impossible for me to have completed my work last spring.
It was an honour to have been able to be a student at Queen¿¿s University for the last four years and it has been upsetting for me that I have been unable to graduate. It is my hope that the appeal period can be extended given my situation and that the enclosed assignment will be sufficient to complete my course requirements.
I have asked Dr. Rubens to forward a letter of his own to you in support of my appeal.
Thank you for considering my request. Please contact me if you require further information of have any questions.
Yours Truly,
Catherine Jones
06189126
Documentation
Professional Letter: IMG-0.pdf
Decision Letters
Amendment to Appeal 774
Relevant Petition: 774
First Name: Catherine
Last Name: Jones
Student Number: 6189126
Email: 9cj8@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BScH
Plan: BIOL, PSYC
Level of Study: 4
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Request an extension of an incomplete grade
Code: PSYC 355
Term: Winter
Year: 2014
Petition Category: Request an extension of an incomplete grade
Instructor's Name: Dr. Valerie Kuhlmeier
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: February 26, 2015
Catherine Jones
8 Hillside Ave.
Dartmouth, NS
B3A 2P8
Associate Dean (Studies)
Queen¿¿s University
Dear Associate Dean (Studies),
RE: Catherine Jones, Request for Academic Appeal
I am writing to appeal to extend my incomplete grade in PSYC 355 ¿¿ Comparative Cognition with Dr. Valerie Kuhlmeier.
My last few years as a student have been very difficult for me because of ongoing medical issues related to depression. This seriously impacted my ability to effectively prepare for classes and do the necessary coursework. During my fourth year, my condition worsened to the point where I had a serious episode from which I am now slowly recovering. Despite these severe obstacles, I was able to complete almost all of my required courses for an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Psychology. I am one half-year credit away from completing my degree. Due to increased anxiety and stress, I was unable to complete the required workload for PSYC 355 ¿¿ Comparitive Cognition. I have however been able to complete the enclosed assignment which I believe would complete the course requirements.
I have been receiving psychiatric care in both Kingston and Dartmouth for over three years. My Psychiatrist, Dr. Rubens is well aware of my medical situation and agrees that it would have been impossible for me to have completed my work last spring.
It was an honour to have been able to be a student at Queen¿¿s University for the last four years and it has been upsetting for me that I have been unable to graduate. It is my hope that the appeal period can be extended given my situation and that the enclosed assignment will be sufficient to complete my course requirements.
I have asked Dr. Rubens to forward a letter of his own to you in support of my appeal.
Thank you for considering my request. Please contact me if you require further information of have any questions.
Yours Truly,
Catherine Jones
06189126
Catherine Jones
8 Hillside Ave.
Dartmouth, NS
B3A 2P8
Associate Dean (Studies)
Queen¿¿s University
Dear Associate Dean (Studies),
RE: Catherine Jones, Request for Academic Appeal
I am writing to appeal to extend my incomplete grade in PSYC 355 ¿¿ Comparative Cognition with Dr. Valerie Kuhlmeier.
My last few years as a student have been very difficult for me because of ongoing medical issues related to depression. This seriously impacted my ability to effectively prepare for classes and do the necessary coursework. During my fourth year, my condition worsened to the point where I had a serious episode from which I am now slowly recovering. Despite these severe obstacles, I was able to complete almost all of my required courses for an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Psychology. I am one half-year credit away from completing my degree. Due to increased anxiety and stress, I was unable to complete the required workload for PSYC 355 ¿¿ Comparitive Cognition. I have however been able to complete the enclosed assignment which I believe would complete the course requirements.
I have been receiving psychiatric care in both Kingston and Dartmouth for over three years. My Psychiatrist, Dr. Rubens is well aware of my medical situation and agrees that it would have been impossible for me to have completed my work last spring.
It was an honour to have been able to be a student at Queen¿¿s University for the last four years and it has been upsetting for me that I have been unable to graduate. It is my hope that the appeal period can be extended given my situation and that the enclosed assignment will be sufficient to complete my course requirements.
I have asked Dr. Rubens to forward a letter of his own to you in support of my appeal.
Thank you for considering my request. Please contact me if you require further information of have any questions.
Yours Truly,
Catherine Jones
06189126
Documentation
Professional Letter: IMG-1.pdf