Petition for the Reinstatement of Remediation Opportunities and Enhanced Study Support

To the Deans, Professors, and Advisors of Joyce University Nursing School,

We, the students of 0426 ASN/2026, 0826 ASN/2026, ABSN and BSN program, are writing to formally express our profound concern and frustration regarding the recent policy changes within our program, specifically the removal of remediation opportunities.

It has become increasingly evident that our cohort is operating under a different set of expectations and support structures compared to past cohorts. The ability for previous students to participate in remediations offered a vital safety net and a crucial pathway to solidify understanding and improve performance. Denying our cohort this established resource feels inherently unfair and creates an uneven playing field that disadvantages our academic progress and overall success.

This change is particularly concerning amidst other ongoing adjustments to the curriculum and policies under recent administrative changes. We understand that educational programs evolve, but many of these recent shifts have not, in our experience, been to the benefit of our learning or well-being as students. The cumulative effect of these changes, coupled with the lack of remediation, is making our academic journey increasingly frustrating and challenging.

We believe that the reinstatement of a formal remediation process is critical. It would provide us with:

* A fair and equitable chance to address knowledge gaps and demonstrate mastery, mirroring the opportunities afforded to previous students.

* Essential support to succeed in rigorous coursework, especially when facing new or complex material.

* Reduced stress and improved morale within the student body, knowing that there are structured avenues for improvement.

If a full reinstatement of the previous remediation policy and exam reviews is not immediately feasible, we strongly urge you to implement alternative, robust support mechanisms that effectively serve the same purpose. This could include, but is not limited to:

* Comprehensive review sessions led by faculty that genuinely cover challenging material and common areas of difficulty.

* Significantly enhanced reviews and detailed study guides and review materials that actually go over the exams and genuinely help us succeed. These materials should directly align with exam content, provide deeper insights into key concepts, and prepare us effectively for assessments.

* Increased access to faculty office hours or dedicated tutoring specifically for content review and skill-building.

We are committed to our education and to excelling in this program. We respectfully request that you acknowledge our concerns and take immediate action to address this disparity. We are eager to collaborate on solutions that ensure all students have the necessary resources to thrive.

Thank you for your time and consideration of this urgent matter. We look forward to your prompt response and a productive discussion.

Sincerely,

The Students of 0426 ASN/2026, 0826 ASN/2026, and ABSN and BSN

Date of Submission: June 4, 2025