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Petition Type: New
ID: 9980
Submitted: January 20, 2023 at 8:42:09 PM
First Name: Ashley
Last Name: Sue-Chuck
Student Number: 20100259
Email: 17amsc@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BSH
Plan: GEOL-M-BSH
Level of Study: 4
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: GEOL 488
Term: Fall
Year: 2022
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Instructor's Name: Drs. Peir Pufahl & Laurent Godin
Component: Final Exam
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Dear Dr. Jenn Stephenson,
I am petitioning my final grade in GEOL 488 (Fall, 2022), which was a 43%, indicated on SOLUS as an F.
Starting in November, I was experiencing vertigo throughout the day, causing me to lose my focus and leave class early to lay down. These spells started recurring a few times a week and continued until the end of December. I was feeling very weak and dizzy, which made it difficult for me to concentrate. This affected me during the exam for the course, resulting in my inability to focus, and leading me to fail the exam and the course.
During the semester I was also experiencing mental health issues, such as anxiety, which affected me more heavily during tests or quizzes. I believe that this also contributed to some of the dizzy spells during and after writing quizzes in the course, where I was unable to focus. I had emailed Dr. Pufahl, one of the instructors for the course, regarding my poor mental health, and asked for advice on how I could improve in the course with those conditions. He did not respond to my email, therefore I could not find a way to improve in the course, while dealing with these issues.
This course in particular was affected by my circumstances because I knew it was the last course required for me to complete my degree, therefore it caused me more stress and brought up these dizzy spells more often. Near the end of the term and for the exam, I discovered that I suffered significant vertigo both during and after finishing the quizzes in just this course. I felt like I would need to lay down to feel better and be able to function properly again. These circumstances have resolved on their own since the end of December when I came home after exams were finished.
I am proposing that my grade for GEOL 488 be changed to a Pass. I had intended to pursue the PGeo designation after completing the BSc Honours degree, but that depends on the outcome of this petition. My future plan is to graduate in Spring 2023 if the petition is accepted, at which point I'll focus on completing the work-experience requirements for the PGeo designation since I'll already have satisfied the academic ones. However, if the petition is denied, I will not meet the academic requirements for the PGeo, and therefore will not be able to pursue the designation.
Regards,
Ashley Sue-Chuck
I am petitioning my final grade in GEOL 488 (Fall, 2022), which was a 43%, indicated on SOLUS as an F.
Starting in November, I was experiencing vertigo throughout the day, causing me to lose my focus and leave class early to lay down. These spells started recurring a few times a week and continued until the end of December. I was feeling very weak and dizzy, which made it difficult for me to concentrate. This affected me during the exam for the course, resulting in my inability to focus, and leading me to fail the exam and the course.
During the semester I was also experiencing mental health issues, such as anxiety, which affected me more heavily during tests or quizzes. I believe that this also contributed to some of the dizzy spells during and after writing quizzes in the course, where I was unable to focus. I had emailed Dr. Pufahl, one of the instructors for the course, regarding my poor mental health, and asked for advice on how I could improve in the course with those conditions. He did not respond to my email, therefore I could not find a way to improve in the course, while dealing with these issues.
This course in particular was affected by my circumstances because I knew it was the last course required for me to complete my degree, therefore it caused me more stress and brought up these dizzy spells more often. Near the end of the term and for the exam, I discovered that I suffered significant vertigo both during and after finishing the quizzes in just this course. I felt like I would need to lay down to feel better and be able to function properly again. These circumstances have resolved on their own since the end of December when I came home after exams were finished.
I am proposing that my grade for GEOL 488 be changed to a Pass. I had intended to pursue the PGeo designation after completing the BSc Honours degree, but that depends on the outcome of this petition. My future plan is to graduate in Spring 2023 if the petition is accepted, at which point I'll focus on completing the work-experience requirements for the PGeo designation since I'll already have satisfied the academic ones. However, if the petition is denied, I will not meet the academic requirements for the PGeo, and therefore will not be able to pursue the designation.
Regards,
Ashley Sue-Chuck
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: Should the appeal be granted, I would be able to graduate with the BScH degree and work towards the PGeo designation, since GEOL 488 is the last course that I require to graduate.
Documentation
Professional Letter: Sue-ChuckDoctorNote.pdf
Decision Letters
Amendment to Appeal 9980
Relevant Petition: 9980
New Information: Dear Dr. Jenn Stephenson,
I am petitioning a late drop for the course GEOL 488 (Fall, 2022).
Starting in November, I was experiencing vertigo throughout the day, causing me to lose my focus and leave class early to lay down. These spells started recurring a few times a week and continued until the end of December. I was feeling very weak and dizzy, which made it difficult for me to concentrate. This affected me during the exam for the course, resulting in my inability to focus, and leading me to fail the exam and the course.
During the semester I was also experiencing mental health issues, such as anxiety, which affected me more heavily during tests or quizzes. I believe that this also contributed to some of the dizzy spells during and after writing quizzes in the course, where I was unable to focus. I had emailed Dr. Pufahl, one of the instructors for the course, regarding my poor mental health, and asked for advice on how I could improve in the course with those conditions. He did not respond to my email, therefore I could not find a way to improve in the course, while dealing with these issues.
This course in particular was affected by my circumstances because I knew it was the last course required for me to complete my degree, therefore it caused me more stress and brought up these dizzy spells more often. Near the end of the term and for the exam, I discovered that I suffered significant vertigo both during and after finishing the quizzes in just this course. I felt like I would need to lay down to feel better and be able to function properly again. These circumstances have resolved on their own since the end of December when I came home after exams were finished.
As my future plan, I am proposing to change my degree plan from GEOL-M-BSH (Honours Geological Science degree) to GEOL-G-BSC (General Geological Science Degree) if the petition is accepted, and therefore graduate in Spring 2023.
Regards,
Ashley Sue-Chuck
I am petitioning a late drop for the course GEOL 488 (Fall, 2022).
Starting in November, I was experiencing vertigo throughout the day, causing me to lose my focus and leave class early to lay down. These spells started recurring a few times a week and continued until the end of December. I was feeling very weak and dizzy, which made it difficult for me to concentrate. This affected me during the exam for the course, resulting in my inability to focus, and leading me to fail the exam and the course.
During the semester I was also experiencing mental health issues, such as anxiety, which affected me more heavily during tests or quizzes. I believe that this also contributed to some of the dizzy spells during and after writing quizzes in the course, where I was unable to focus. I had emailed Dr. Pufahl, one of the instructors for the course, regarding my poor mental health, and asked for advice on how I could improve in the course with those conditions. He did not respond to my email, therefore I could not find a way to improve in the course, while dealing with these issues.
This course in particular was affected by my circumstances because I knew it was the last course required for me to complete my degree, therefore it caused me more stress and brought up these dizzy spells more often. Near the end of the term and for the exam, I discovered that I suffered significant vertigo both during and after finishing the quizzes in just this course. I felt like I would need to lay down to feel better and be able to function properly again. These circumstances have resolved on their own since the end of December when I came home after exams were finished.
As my future plan, I am proposing to change my degree plan from GEOL-M-BSH (Honours Geological Science degree) to GEOL-G-BSC (General Geological Science Degree) if the petition is accepted, and therefore graduate in Spring 2023.
Regards,
Ashley Sue-Chuck
Student Number: 20100259
Documentation
Professional Letter: Sue-ChuckDoctorNote-1.pdf
History
Originally submitted January 20, 2023 at 8:42:09 PM.
| Field | Reference | Old Value | New Value | Note | User | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| status | N/A | Received | Incomplete | Spring Forsberg | 2023-01-23 11:19:57 AM | |
| appeal_category | N/A | Request a review of instructors' decisions on grading of final examination and/or term work, Other petition | Drop a course after the academic deadline | Spring Forsberg | 2023-01-26 8:26:19 AM | |
| appeal_category_per_course | GEOL 488 | Request a review of instructors' decisions on grading of final examination and/or term work | Drop a course after the academic deadline | Spring Forsberg | 2023-01-26 8:26:19 AM | |
| status | N/A | Incomplete | In Review | Spring Forsberg | 2023-01-26 8:27:36 AM | |
| status | N/A | In Review | Granted | Spring Forsberg | 2023-01-27 2:19:41 PM | |
| associate_dean | N/A | Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D. | Spring Forsberg | 2023-01-27 2:19:41 PM | ||
| decision_letter | N/A | N/A | Decision letter sent | Spring Forsberg | 2023-01-27 2:20:29 PM |