petition for reinstatement after academic disqualification

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I am attaching the requirements of the University. I am asking for help with a reinstatement letter so that I can get back into school this summer session and the fall of 2019. I failed two courses and passed two courses, in the Fall of 2018 and I failed four courses in the Spring 2019. I made four F’s and 1 A. I am asking for reinstatement based on the fact that I have matured and know that I have to do what is necessary to get the courses completed and get my degree. I am currently a senior, majoring in Liberal Studies. I have only 16 credit hours left to complete the degree. I did not do well academically because my mother was sick and diagnosed with a heart disorder, which she had to have a procedure to remove a blockage. I loss my father to lung cancer and my grandfather who was very close to me, he too succumbed to throat (oral) cancer. The losses were surmountable and clouded my judgement and ability to perform academically and athletically, as I was on a football scholarship as well. The demands of academics and athletics were a lot to task out for me.

Classes proposed to be taken in the Summer 2019 are:

AMST 301 (American Studies) 3 credits

CTE (Occupational Analysis and Curriculum Development) 3 credits

CTE 351 (Principles and Philosophy of Career and Technical Education 3 credits

FCS 484 (Vegetarian and Nutrition) 3 credits

Classes I plan to repeat: Fall 2019

COMM 410 (Communications) 3 credits

ORGS 414 (Organizations) 3 credits

ORGS 441 (Organizations) 3 credits

PSYC 311 (Psychology) 3 credits

PSYC 320 (Psychology) 3 credits

In order to ensure my success I will utilize the following resources on campus: Tutoring Support Services, Library Services, Writing Center, Dean of Students, Center for Disability Access and Resources( Counseling, if needed to assist with coping and adjustment), Career Services, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Student Support Services Counseling and Testing Center and Financial Aid.

The following below should also help with reinstatement letter needed.

Please describe the habits and behaviors that led you to be on probation? (E.g. procrastination, lack of time management, etc.) Please be as detailed as possible.*
The actions that led to my probation were due to the fact that I have experienced problems with being able to concentrate, because of home sickness, processing family losses (deaths), not being organized and not reaching out to the designated resources to assist with my adjustment and settle me to be able to perform academically. The family loss I experienced were significant persons who impacted my life tremendously. I have been working to learn better adaptation skills and adjustment skills in order to deal with the losses and move on with my life. My dad is expired and my grandfather shortly after that, they both were an integral part of me, my granddad lived with us and he actually died in my arms waiting on the ambulance. I have been working with a counselor around these issues of loss.

How do you intend to change these habits and behaviors in the coming term?*
I am near the end of my degree and I need the degree in order to sustain myself and hopefully one day my family. I have matured a lot with what I have encountered over the past couple of years. I know that I have to study, I have to reach out to my professors and tutors and other means of help when I am struggling with course work. I am motivated and charged with no option for failure. I cannot disappoint myself, because this is my life and I cannot treat it like a hopper of vague chances. I have the tools I need to succeed as well as the capacity to do the work as assigned.

Motivation:
Are you motivated to succeed at the University of Idaho?
Yes
Are you unsure if your present major is right for you?
No
Are you considering a change of major?
No
Was attending the University of Idaho your idea?
Yes
Do you want to be in college?
Yes
Do you have clear career goals?
Yes

What is your dream job?
My dream job is to own my business in sports management. I am hopeful and prayerful to one day be able to own a livestock farm and/or ranch. I want to be a philanthropist to give back to my community and the colleges in which afforded me a chance to gain my education and the degrees which are going to be the key to my success.

Living/Working Arrangements:
Does your living environment make studying difficult?
No
Do your work responsibilities interfere with your school responsibilities?
No
Because of school and work, do you have very little time to sleep or study?
Sometimes
Do you have housing/roommate issues?
No

How will the demands on your time be different this semester?
I have prioritized my time and school is my first priority and everything else is secondary. I have acquired additional tutorial support to ensure that I am able to keep up and stay up with my school work.

Personal Issues:
Do you have financial problems?
Sometimes
Do you purchase the necessary materials and books for your courses?
Yes
Do you struggle with physical illness?
No
Do you have a learning disability?
No
Do you have relationship or dating problems?
No
Are you homesick?
Sometimes
Do you have difficulties with anxiety or stress?
Sometimes
Do you feel depressed or sad?
Sometimes
Does your use of alcohol or other substances interfere with your ability to meet your academic responsibilities?
No
Do you have trouble making friends or getting involved on campus?
No
Do you have substantial family commitments or family problems?
No
Does gaming interfere with your ability to meet your academic responsibilities?
No

Time Management: Do you…
Keep lists prioritizing tasks to be done?
Sometimes
Have overall difficulty managing your time?
Sometimes
Procrastinate on course assignments, test prep, etc.?
Sometimes
Spend too much time on social activities (clubs, Greek activities, etc.)
No
Spend too much time on social media?
No
Break big assignments into manageable parts?
Sometimes
Use a planner or other calendar?
Sometimes
Use a cell phone for time management/or as an organizer?
Sometimes
Establish regular study times each day?
Yes
Take breaks from studying?
Yes
Silence your cell phone (or other social media) when you study?
Sometimes
Use your syllabus to plan ahead for projects/assignments/tests?
Sometimes

Study Skills–Preparation: Do you…
Use a designated study area?
Yes
Prepare for class? (reading notes & chapters beforehand)
Sometimes
Review and study material after each class?
Sometimes
Take notes in class?
Yes
Have trouble identifying the right material when taking notes?
Sometimes
Attend every class/lab session?
Yes
Turn in all of your assignments?
Sometimes
Look through the reading assignment before reading the material?
Sometimes
Have difficulty understanding textbook readings?
No
Spend too much time on reading assignments?
No

Study Skills–Testing: Do you…
Feel your notes help you study for the test?
Yes
Study for a test but cannot pass it?
Sometimes
Do most of your studying the night before the test?
Sometimes
Answer/solve easy items on a test first?
Yes
Reread test questions before answering?
Sometimes
Use the entire time you are allowed to take the test?
Yes
Read through the entire test before turning it in?
Sometimes
Review graded tests to determine what you missed?
Yes

I have not completed any other coursework at any other institution since being disqualified.