Petition Letter
As a follow up on my previous appeal, I wanted to expand upon some circumstances and additional documentation I have gathered.
The attack responsible for my situation caused extreme grief and trauma. In my recovery and pursuance of the criminal aspect of the case, I was under a large burden of stress. I point this out only to emphasize my reasoning for having a limited amount of documentation. My false confidence during my recovery period, which resulted in my taking on a large course load, also led me to not consult all my potential options of aid. I had a correspondence with Queen¿¿s staff and student services, and received guidance from Queen¿¿s which was truly amazing. My major failure comes in the procurement of documentation from health advisors or psychiatric physicians at the time of the incident. I was confident in myself, to a degree that led me to take on more than I should have in my condition. I do have documentation from my family doctor, which he completed for my ongoing Queen¿¿s accommodations.
This appeal is my second, and there are a few reasons as to why I have created this additional appeal. My initial appeal in May 2019 was in regards to my COMM303 course, which I had not completed, and was instructed to drop. The professor, Dr. Riddler, had forwarded his own recommendation for this to the appropriate offices in our Arts and Science faculty, and in that case, I was requesting a late drop, whereas I am requesting a credit standing in this new appeal for my POLS courses.
Additionally, I was unaware of the option to even apply for a credit standing, and was only made aware by academic advising during my fall 2019 term, when I contacted them to inquire about my future options. Had I known about the option earlier, I would have acted faster, however when I discovered that I could make a request, I started the process.
The entire incident is one that has left me with a lot to burden. Not only are there physical manifestations, but also mental issues and my own inhibitions, which together make recounting and addressing the entire situation difficult. It causes me a great deal of stress to spend time recounting and documenting this experience, and this is why I have taken so long to complete the simple task and process of completing my appeal.
Though I initially attempted to stay focussed for my Winter 2019 term, I found myself afterwards reflecting on a mistake, and a truly problematic scenario in which I neglected my own mental health. My initial attempt to maintain stability and persevere is something that I regret, though I am focussed on taking the right actions in my future to lead me forward through Queen¿¿s, positively.
In terms of additional documentation, I have attached the documents from my physician which detail the extent of my current disabilities and accommodations, which also make note of a history of a traumatic brain injury and long term concussion symptoms. I have also attached a notice received form the paramedics at the time of the incident, along with a medical release form from Kingston Police that verifies the incident. As mentioned in the beginning, I did not seek as much aid as I should have, or was instructed to. I worked with Natasha Degroot in the Student Wellness Office, and also the accommodations advisors. I should have been more diligent in my recovery, however the circumstances of the actual injury, my isolation and false confidence led me to not take a traumatic experience and consequential condition much more seriously. Due to the impact of the injury, it was also difficult to maintain steady control of all the potential help I required.
I hope that I have expanded upon my circumstances well and I would like to thank you for your patience during this processing. The event itself leaves me disconcerted and depressed, making the recounting and detailing extremely burdensome. Thank you for your understanding and consideration.
Kamal Ramnares
20030543
The attack responsible for my situation caused extreme grief and trauma. In my recovery and pursuance of the criminal aspect of the case, I was under a large burden of stress. I point this out only to emphasize my reasoning for having a limited amount of documentation. My false confidence during my recovery period, which resulted in my taking on a large course load, also led me to not consult all my potential options of aid. I had a correspondence with Queen¿¿s staff and student services, and received guidance from Queen¿¿s which was truly amazing. My major failure comes in the procurement of documentation from health advisors or psychiatric physicians at the time of the incident. I was confident in myself, to a degree that led me to take on more than I should have in my condition. I do have documentation from my family doctor, which he completed for my ongoing Queen¿¿s accommodations.
This appeal is my second, and there are a few reasons as to why I have created this additional appeal. My initial appeal in May 2019 was in regards to my COMM303 course, which I had not completed, and was instructed to drop. The professor, Dr. Riddler, had forwarded his own recommendation for this to the appropriate offices in our Arts and Science faculty, and in that case, I was requesting a late drop, whereas I am requesting a credit standing in this new appeal for my POLS courses.
Additionally, I was unaware of the option to even apply for a credit standing, and was only made aware by academic advising during my fall 2019 term, when I contacted them to inquire about my future options. Had I known about the option earlier, I would have acted faster, however when I discovered that I could make a request, I started the process.
The entire incident is one that has left me with a lot to burden. Not only are there physical manifestations, but also mental issues and my own inhibitions, which together make recounting and addressing the entire situation difficult. It causes me a great deal of stress to spend time recounting and documenting this experience, and this is why I have taken so long to complete the simple task and process of completing my appeal.
Though I initially attempted to stay focussed for my Winter 2019 term, I found myself afterwards reflecting on a mistake, and a truly problematic scenario in which I neglected my own mental health. My initial attempt to maintain stability and persevere is something that I regret, though I am focussed on taking the right actions in my future to lead me forward through Queen¿¿s, positively.
In terms of additional documentation, I have attached the documents from my physician which detail the extent of my current disabilities and accommodations, which also make note of a history of a traumatic brain injury and long term concussion symptoms. I have also attached a notice received form the paramedics at the time of the incident, along with a medical release form from Kingston Police that verifies the incident. As mentioned in the beginning, I did not seek as much aid as I should have, or was instructed to. I worked with Natasha Degroot in the Student Wellness Office, and also the accommodations advisors. I should have been more diligent in my recovery, however the circumstances of the actual injury, my isolation and false confidence led me to not take a traumatic experience and consequential condition much more seriously. Due to the impact of the injury, it was also difficult to maintain steady control of all the potential help I required.
I hope that I have expanded upon my circumstances well and I would like to thank you for your patience during this processing. The event itself leaves me disconcerted and depressed, making the recounting and detailing extremely burdensome. Thank you for your understanding and consideration.
Kamal Ramnares
20030543