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Petition Type: New
ID: 7877
Submitted: June 16, 2021 at 11:30:20 AM
First Name: Madison
Last Name: Williams
Student Number: 20239378
Email: 20mpw@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BSc
Plan: LISC
Level of Study: 1
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Waive the requirement to withdraw for one year
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: June 16, 2021
Madison Paige Williams (Student Number 20239378)
229 Austinpaul Drive
Newmarket, Ontario, L3X 2C5
Associate Dean (Academic)
Queen's University
Student Services, Firth Floor Dunning Hall
99 University Ave
Kingston, ON K7L 3N6
Dear Dr. Jenn Stephenson (Associate Dean, Academic):
My name is Madison Paige Williams (student number 20239378), a current undergraduate student in the Faculty of Arts and Science. I am writing to appeal the decision of withdrawing from my program for 1 year, as my first year of undergraduate studies was significantly affected by extenuating circumstances beyond my control.
In July 2019 my mom, Dropatty Williams was diagnosed with gastric cancer. In the span of 3 months, the gastric cancer rapidly deteriorated my mom's health, causing immediate hospitalization. I provided care for my mom and my immediate family during this time. On September 26, 2019, my mom died from gastric cancer. For documentation of my mom's passing, please visit https://lotusfuneralandcremation.com/tribute/details/724/Dropatthy-Williams/condolences.htmlcontent-start . I began full-time undergraduate studies in September 2020, enrolled in Chemistry, Biology, Calculus, Physics, and Astronomy. I am currently enrolled in Geography for the spring 2021 term. During my first year, my mental health rapidly declined, which had escalated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With minimal interactions, grieving the loss of my mom, and having to be a primary caregiver for my immediate family, such as meal preparations, grocery shopping, emotional support for my younger sister and dad, my academic work suffered immensely. I was not aware of how to navigate supports provided by Queen's University and did not know how to begin these conversations. I am connected with a psychotherapist for managing my depressive symptoms, however I had a 3-month gap of receiving care during my academic year, which also impacted my academic performance. For further information on my mental health care, my psychotherapist's name and contact information is: Salimah Alibhai, phone: 647-225-0014.
Thank you for taking the time to review my appeal. If you need further information, please contact me at Email: 20mpw@queensu.ca phone number: 905-715-0996.
Most Sincerely,
Madison Paige Williams electronically signed on June 16, 2021
Madison Paige Williams (Student Number 20239378)
229 Austinpaul Drive
Newmarket, Ontario, L3X 2C5
Associate Dean (Academic)
Queen's University
Student Services, Firth Floor Dunning Hall
99 University Ave
Kingston, ON K7L 3N6
Dear Dr. Jenn Stephenson (Associate Dean, Academic):
My name is Madison Paige Williams (student number 20239378), a current undergraduate student in the Faculty of Arts and Science. I am writing to appeal the decision of withdrawing from my program for 1 year, as my first year of undergraduate studies was significantly affected by extenuating circumstances beyond my control.
In July 2019 my mom, Dropatty Williams was diagnosed with gastric cancer. In the span of 3 months, the gastric cancer rapidly deteriorated my mom's health, causing immediate hospitalization. I provided care for my mom and my immediate family during this time. On September 26, 2019, my mom died from gastric cancer. For documentation of my mom's passing, please visit https://lotusfuneralandcremation.com/tribute/details/724/Dropatthy-Williams/condolences.htmlcontent-start . I began full-time undergraduate studies in September 2020, enrolled in Chemistry, Biology, Calculus, Physics, and Astronomy. I am currently enrolled in Geography for the spring 2021 term. During my first year, my mental health rapidly declined, which had escalated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With minimal interactions, grieving the loss of my mom, and having to be a primary caregiver for my immediate family, such as meal preparations, grocery shopping, emotional support for my younger sister and dad, my academic work suffered immensely. I was not aware of how to navigate supports provided by Queen's University and did not know how to begin these conversations. I am connected with a psychotherapist for managing my depressive symptoms, however I had a 3-month gap of receiving care during my academic year, which also impacted my academic performance. For further information on my mental health care, my psychotherapist's name and contact information is: Salimah Alibhai, phone: 647-225-0014.
Thank you for taking the time to review my appeal. If you need further information, please contact me at Email: 20mpw@queensu.ca phone number: 905-715-0996.
Most Sincerely,
Madison Paige Williams electronically signed on June 16, 2021
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: June 16, 2021
Madison Paige Williams (Student Number 20239378)
229 Austinpaul Drive
Newmarket, Ontario, L3X 2C5
Associate Dean (Academic)
Queen's University
Student Services, Firth Floor Dunning Hall
99 University Ave
Kingston, ON K7L 3N6
Dear Dr. Jenn Stephenson (Associate Dean, Academic):
I have completed an academic plan, taking into consideration the supports I need to put in place to achieve my academic goals.
Components of my academic plan:
a) Course of study: I would need to repeat the following courses for Fall/Winter 2021-2022 academic year: BIOL 102 and BIOL 103, CHEM 112, MATH 121, and PHYS 117. As for my elective, I plan to meet with an Academic Advisor over the summer to determine the best course to enroll in, taking into consideration the courses I need to repeat.
b) Full time vs part-time: I will continue as a full-time student, unless otherwise assessed by Accessibility Services to be on reduced course load, and status of full-time student.
c) Strategies for success:
1. What challenges have you encountered and how will you address those in the future
Grieving the recent loss of my mom is an ongoing process. I am taking into consideration the institutional support available at Queen's University which will have a positive impact on my overall academic success. These supports, along with my mental health care provided by my psychotherapist will contribute to a more wholesome plan to achieve my academic goals.
Another consideration in how I will address the challenges I have outlined include moving close to the university to interact with my peers and the university community. This will address the isolation that I have experienced with grieving and being a caregiver in my home.
2. What skills do you need to build moving forward
Integrating a holistic approach to my coping strategies and working closely with the supports I will put into place will contribute to my overall academic success.
3. What kind of support or resources do you plan to employ
I plan to register with Accessibility Services, this will provide support in completing my course work in a timely manner. I will meet with an Academic Advisor, and also get connected with on-campus mental health supports. Co-occurring with these supports, I will continue to see my therapist. I plan to be involved in peer-to-peer activities to get connected and have a sense of accountability and responsibility to the university community and completing my course work. I will do this depending on my capacity and will focus on my academic performance first.
Overcoming personal challenges which prevented my academic success:
Please review my statement at the beginning of this letter. Losing my mom has been a major life event which has impacted me in varying ways. I have an understanding that this will unfold in different ways and having these supports in place will ensure my academic success and overall wellbeing.
Resources and next steps:
Please review the responses to the questions above. My immediate next steps are to make an appointment with Accessibility Services, and with Academic Advising.
Thank you for taking the time to review my academic plan. If you need further information, please contact me at Email: 20mpw@queensu.ca phone number: 905-715-0996.
Most Sincerely,
Madison Paige Williams electronically signed on June 16, 2021
Madison Paige Williams (Student Number 20239378)
229 Austinpaul Drive
Newmarket, Ontario, L3X 2C5
Associate Dean (Academic)
Queen's University
Student Services, Firth Floor Dunning Hall
99 University Ave
Kingston, ON K7L 3N6
Dear Dr. Jenn Stephenson (Associate Dean, Academic):
I have completed an academic plan, taking into consideration the supports I need to put in place to achieve my academic goals.
Components of my academic plan:
a) Course of study: I would need to repeat the following courses for Fall/Winter 2021-2022 academic year: BIOL 102 and BIOL 103, CHEM 112, MATH 121, and PHYS 117. As for my elective, I plan to meet with an Academic Advisor over the summer to determine the best course to enroll in, taking into consideration the courses I need to repeat.
b) Full time vs part-time: I will continue as a full-time student, unless otherwise assessed by Accessibility Services to be on reduced course load, and status of full-time student.
c) Strategies for success:
1. What challenges have you encountered and how will you address those in the future
Grieving the recent loss of my mom is an ongoing process. I am taking into consideration the institutional support available at Queen's University which will have a positive impact on my overall academic success. These supports, along with my mental health care provided by my psychotherapist will contribute to a more wholesome plan to achieve my academic goals.
Another consideration in how I will address the challenges I have outlined include moving close to the university to interact with my peers and the university community. This will address the isolation that I have experienced with grieving and being a caregiver in my home.
2. What skills do you need to build moving forward
Integrating a holistic approach to my coping strategies and working closely with the supports I will put into place will contribute to my overall academic success.
3. What kind of support or resources do you plan to employ
I plan to register with Accessibility Services, this will provide support in completing my course work in a timely manner. I will meet with an Academic Advisor, and also get connected with on-campus mental health supports. Co-occurring with these supports, I will continue to see my therapist. I plan to be involved in peer-to-peer activities to get connected and have a sense of accountability and responsibility to the university community and completing my course work. I will do this depending on my capacity and will focus on my academic performance first.
Overcoming personal challenges which prevented my academic success:
Please review my statement at the beginning of this letter. Losing my mom has been a major life event which has impacted me in varying ways. I have an understanding that this will unfold in different ways and having these supports in place will ensure my academic success and overall wellbeing.
Resources and next steps:
Please review the responses to the questions above. My immediate next steps are to make an appointment with Accessibility Services, and with Academic Advising.
Thank you for taking the time to review my academic plan. If you need further information, please contact me at Email: 20mpw@queensu.ca phone number: 905-715-0996.
Most Sincerely,
Madison Paige Williams electronically signed on June 16, 2021
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History
Originally submitted June 16, 2021 at 11:30:20 AM.
| Field | Reference | Old Value | New Value | Note | User | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| status | N/A | Received | Incomplete | Kerri Andrews | 2021-06-16 2:56:29 PM | |
| status | N/A | Incomplete | In Review | Kerri Andrews | 2021-06-29 2:36:02 PM | |
| status | N/A | In Review | Granted | Kerri Andrews | 2021-07-22 1:01:33 PM | |
| associate_dean | N/A | Jill Atkinson, Ph.D. | Kerri Andrews | 2021-07-22 1:01:33 PM | ||
| decision_letter | N/A | N/A | Decision letter sent | Kerri Andrews | 2021-07-22 1:02:37 PM |