This petition is for Kelly Olek. Some of you may or may not know that our friend Kelly Olek received grades that are below what Pacific University considers passing. According to the rules, "Failure of a combination of two courses and/or labs during the first three semesters" are grounds for dismissal. This means that any grade less than a "B" is failing. She received two "C's". However, Pacific University should be a school of second chances.
Kelly has been trying to fight this decision. She met with faculty of the PsyD program and attended an additional hearing to make her case. During the latter meeting the decision for dismissal was upheld. She has one final appeal that she can make. This is where YOU come in!
There is hope that by your signature and support from all cohort members the faculty might give Kelly a second chance. We have all been though hard times, difficult classes, and exhaustion. Kelly's story could easily be our story.
Pacific University represents diversity, mentorship, and community. It should also be about second chances. Please support Kelly Olek by signing this petition and letting faculty know that we want Kelly to stay in the program. Thank You.
Updates
August 6, 2015
The faculty has received our initial correspondence regarding the appeal process. I am currently preparing a formal document that synthesizes your collective feedback to ensure our message is clear and professional.
August 6, 2015
The momentum behind this appeal confirms that our community believes in Kelly's future within the program. We are now preparing to present this collective support to the faculty as we move toward the final appeal.
8 Comments
Kelly is one of the hardest working students I know. She never gives up and would be an asset to the program. She brings fresh perspective and is empathetic, allowing her to become a great clinician.
Kelly is wonderful to work with. I myself learned a lot from her from during our Ethics group project this summer. We all deserve second chances. Let Kelly stay!
All we can do is persevere.
Kelly is hard-working and dedicated. We all deserve second chances!
She will make a great clinician in part due to her empathetic nature.
Kelly deserves a second chance. She is a great clinician and an asset to the program.
Keep up the good work, Kelly.
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This petition is for Kelly Olek. Some of you may or may not know that our friend Kelly Olek received grades that are below what Pacific University considers passing. According to the rules, "Failure of a combination of two courses and/or labs during the first three semesters" are grounds for dismissal. This means that any grade less than a "B" is failing. She received two "C's". However, Pacific University should be a school of second chances.
Kelly has been trying to fight this decision. She met with faculty of the PsyD program and attended an additional hearing to make her case. During the latter meeting the decision for dismissal was upheld. She has one final appeal that she can make. This is where YOU come in!
There is hope that by your signature and support from all cohort members the faculty might give Kelly a second chance. We have all been though hard times, difficult classes, and exhaustion. Kelly's story could easily be our story.
Pacific University represents diversity, mentorship, and community. It should also be about second chances. Please support Kelly Olek by signing this petition and letting faculty know that we want Kelly to stay in the program. Thank You.
Updates
August 6, 2015
The faculty has received our initial correspondence regarding the appeal process. I am currently preparing a formal document that synthesizes your collective feedback to ensure our message is clear and professional.
August 6, 2015
The momentum behind this appeal confirms that our community believes in Kelly's future within the program. We are now preparing to present this collective support to the faculty as we move toward the final appeal.
8 Comments
Kelly is a very dedicated person. As a cohort we we were never told what a C would mean. Having two C grades is something that could happen to anyone of us.
Kelly is one of the hardest working students I know. She never gives up and would be an asset to the program. She brings fresh perspective and is empathetic, allowing her to become a great clinician.
Kelly is wonderful to work with. I myself learned a lot from her from during our Ethics group project this summer. We all deserve second chances. Let Kelly stay!
All we can do is persevere.
Kelly is hard-working and dedicated. We all deserve second chances!
She will make a great clinician in part due to her empathetic nature.
Kelly deserves a second chance. She is a great clinician and an asset to the program.
Keep up the good work, Kelly.
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Kelly is a very dedicated person. As a cohort we we were never told what a C would mean. Having two C grades is something that could happen to anyone of us.