Decision Letter
Appeal Number: 9558
Decision Date: September 26, 2022
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Luca Tullo
Student Email: 18lt14@queensu.ca
Dear Luca Tullo:
I have carefully considered your appeal to waive the 21-day deadline related to the Faculty ruling that you be Required to Withdraw for One Year. After reviewing your file, I have decided to deny your request.
As you know, the academic requirements in the Faculty of Arts and Science are clearly outlined in the Academic Regulations section of the Academic Calendar and were clearly outlined in the Requirement to Withdraw letter that you received. The 21-day deadline is put in place to ensure fair decision making and provide the student with an opportunity to collect relevant information for their appeal.
While it is clear that you experienced a difficult year at university and that you are eager to return to classes, your appeal did not demonstrate to me that your extenuating circumstances are being managed in a way to allow you to be academically successful at this time. In fact, the documentation that you supplied dated September 15, 2022 confirms that you are impacted with a chronic condition and that you are not currently able to handle a full course load. My sincere hope is that you will take this opportunity to make some changes and access the supports you need to achieve that future success.
Keep in mind that you will be eligible to return to the university when one year has lapsed from the time of the initial ruling. Upon your return we hope that you will take advantage of the support services available to you at Queen's. In returning to a regular course of study it will be your responsibility to take steps for the successful completion of your program and maintain a GPA consistent with the requirements of your plan. These are some strategies that I strongly encourage you to consider:
Choose courses carefully. As you know, achieving a higher grade in a repeated course will improve your GPA. This course of action will help to ensure you will be in good academic standing and not at risk of being required to withdraw for three years.
Reflect on your program choice. Are you in the right plan for your interests and aptitudes? Your Academic Advisement Report in SOLUS will allow you to see your remaining requirements and help you plan out future courses. You can read about the other program/plan options that may interest you in the Digital Academic Calendar at https://www.queensu.ca/academic-calendar/arts-science/schools-departments-programs/.
Seek out the advice necessary to improve your academic performance. The Arts and Science Faculty Office is located in Dunning Hall (main floor). You can also book an appointment with an Academic Advisor online at https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/undergrad-students/student-services/academic-advising or by phone 613-533-2470. Academic Advising may also be available through your Plan Department. Student Academic Success Services (SASS) https://sass.queensu.ca/ in Stauffer Library provides a range of services, including workshops designed to improve study skills and develop strategies for meeting the demands of academic life. The Student Wellness Services Centre https://www.queensu.ca/studentwellness/ located in Mitchell Hall, is available to all Queen??s students. SWS offers personal and counselling as well as individual consultation to aid in coping with difficulties of a more personal nature.
Academic Consideration is a process for the university community to provide a compassionate response to assist students experiencing a short-term extenuating circumstance. You can familiarize yourself with your consideration options at: https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/accommodations.
If you wish to appeal the Associate Dean??s decision to the Board of Studies, information and deadlines can be found at www.queensu.ca/artsci/students-at-queens/academic-appeals (click on ??Board of Studies?). You may contact the Office of the University Ombudsperson for information about student rights and responsibilities as well as guidance on policy and procedure (www.queensu.ca/ombuds).
Yours sincerely,
Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Academic)
Decision Date: September 26, 2022
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Luca Tullo
Student Email: 18lt14@queensu.ca
Dear Luca Tullo:
I have carefully considered your appeal to waive the 21-day deadline related to the Faculty ruling that you be Required to Withdraw for One Year. After reviewing your file, I have decided to deny your request.
As you know, the academic requirements in the Faculty of Arts and Science are clearly outlined in the Academic Regulations section of the Academic Calendar and were clearly outlined in the Requirement to Withdraw letter that you received. The 21-day deadline is put in place to ensure fair decision making and provide the student with an opportunity to collect relevant information for their appeal.
While it is clear that you experienced a difficult year at university and that you are eager to return to classes, your appeal did not demonstrate to me that your extenuating circumstances are being managed in a way to allow you to be academically successful at this time. In fact, the documentation that you supplied dated September 15, 2022 confirms that you are impacted with a chronic condition and that you are not currently able to handle a full course load. My sincere hope is that you will take this opportunity to make some changes and access the supports you need to achieve that future success.
Keep in mind that you will be eligible to return to the university when one year has lapsed from the time of the initial ruling. Upon your return we hope that you will take advantage of the support services available to you at Queen's. In returning to a regular course of study it will be your responsibility to take steps for the successful completion of your program and maintain a GPA consistent with the requirements of your plan. These are some strategies that I strongly encourage you to consider:
Choose courses carefully. As you know, achieving a higher grade in a repeated course will improve your GPA. This course of action will help to ensure you will be in good academic standing and not at risk of being required to withdraw for three years.
Reflect on your program choice. Are you in the right plan for your interests and aptitudes? Your Academic Advisement Report in SOLUS will allow you to see your remaining requirements and help you plan out future courses. You can read about the other program/plan options that may interest you in the Digital Academic Calendar at https://www.queensu.ca/academic-calendar/arts-science/schools-departments-programs/.
Seek out the advice necessary to improve your academic performance. The Arts and Science Faculty Office is located in Dunning Hall (main floor). You can also book an appointment with an Academic Advisor online at https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/undergrad-students/student-services/academic-advising or by phone 613-533-2470. Academic Advising may also be available through your Plan Department. Student Academic Success Services (SASS) https://sass.queensu.ca/ in Stauffer Library provides a range of services, including workshops designed to improve study skills and develop strategies for meeting the demands of academic life. The Student Wellness Services Centre https://www.queensu.ca/studentwellness/ located in Mitchell Hall, is available to all Queen??s students. SWS offers personal and counselling as well as individual consultation to aid in coping with difficulties of a more personal nature.
Academic Consideration is a process for the university community to provide a compassionate response to assist students experiencing a short-term extenuating circumstance. You can familiarize yourself with your consideration options at: https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/accommodations.
If you wish to appeal the Associate Dean??s decision to the Board of Studies, information and deadlines can be found at www.queensu.ca/artsci/students-at-queens/academic-appeals (click on ??Board of Studies?). You may contact the Office of the University Ombudsperson for information about student rights and responsibilities as well as guidance on policy and procedure (www.queensu.ca/ombuds).
Yours sincerely,
Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Academic)
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