Decision Letter
Appeal Number: 5152
Decision Date: January 14, 2019
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Jacob MacTaggart
Student Email: j.mactaggart@queensu.ca
Dear Mr. MacTaggart:
I have carefully considered your appeal to waive the 21-day or one term deadline. After reviewing your appeal, I must unfortunately deny your request.
As you know, the academic requirements in the Faculty of Arts and Science are clearly outlined in the Academic Regulation section of the Calendar and were clearly outlined in the Requirement to Withdraw letter you received. The requirement to appeal that ruling within 21 days is in place to ensure fair decision making and provide the student with an opportunity to collect relevant information for their appeal. Your appeal does not demonstrate to me extenuating circumstances or documentation which prevented you from submitting that appeal within the 21 day deadline.
While your appeal does make reference to some health issues, the supporting documentation supplied is insufficient and does not confirm the severity and impact these circumstances would have had on your studies or your ability to submit an appeal within the 21 day timeline. Should you wish to provide documentation addressing your inability to appeal within the timeline, I will revisit my decision.
If you wish to appeal the Associate Dean€™s decision to the Board of Studies, you must submit an appeal to the Board of Studies within 21 days of the date this decision was sent. Guidelines for appealing to the Board of Studies and the appeal form can be found at: http://www.queensu.ca/artsci/students-at-queens/academic-appeals (click on €œBoard of Studies€) Do not use the on-line application for this process. You may contact the Office of the Ombudsman for advice on matters of procedure and on obtaining a representative. Their office is located in room 421 Robert Sutherland Hall and can be reached by phone (533-6495) or e-mail (ombuds@queensu.ca).
Yours sincerely,
Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Studies)
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Decision Date: January 14, 2019
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Jacob MacTaggart
Student Email: j.mactaggart@queensu.ca
Dear Mr. MacTaggart:
I have carefully considered your appeal to waive the 21-day or one term deadline. After reviewing your appeal, I must unfortunately deny your request.
As you know, the academic requirements in the Faculty of Arts and Science are clearly outlined in the Academic Regulation section of the Calendar and were clearly outlined in the Requirement to Withdraw letter you received. The requirement to appeal that ruling within 21 days is in place to ensure fair decision making and provide the student with an opportunity to collect relevant information for their appeal. Your appeal does not demonstrate to me extenuating circumstances or documentation which prevented you from submitting that appeal within the 21 day deadline.
While your appeal does make reference to some health issues, the supporting documentation supplied is insufficient and does not confirm the severity and impact these circumstances would have had on your studies or your ability to submit an appeal within the 21 day timeline. Should you wish to provide documentation addressing your inability to appeal within the timeline, I will revisit my decision.
If you wish to appeal the Associate Dean€™s decision to the Board of Studies, you must submit an appeal to the Board of Studies within 21 days of the date this decision was sent. Guidelines for appealing to the Board of Studies and the appeal form can be found at: http://www.queensu.ca/artsci/students-at-queens/academic-appeals (click on €œBoard of Studies€) Do not use the on-line application for this process. You may contact the Office of the Ombudsman for advice on matters of procedure and on obtaining a representative. Their office is located in room 421 Robert Sutherland Hall and can be reached by phone (533-6495) or e-mail (ombuds@queensu.ca).
Yours sincerely,
Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Studies)
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