About ARC

The Allocations and Recognition Commission at the Center for Social Concern

Works to increase student input and enhance transparency in the student-led civic engagement recognition and funding processes.

Commissioners are responsible for:

(1) Supporting and advising 5-7 CSC affiliated student groups

(2) Allocating semesterly and Supplemental grant funding to CSC affiliated student groups

(3) Facilitating productive and ethical practice for service.

ARC is made up of six undergraduate students fulfilling the following roles

Chair

  • Staff Liaison and Primary Point of Contact
  • Prepare for and lead ARC meetings
  • Support CSC Staff in decision-making that impacts CSC student groups

Vice Chair

  • Lead recruitment and training for ARC Commissioners
  • Ensure ARC members have met expectations as outlined
  • Provide administrative support

Treasurer

  • Tracking Grant Funding in coordination with the CSC Budget Analyst
  • Lead Allocations and Recognition Process
  • Support Grant Specialists with Grant Process

Secretary

  • Tracking attendance and taking meeting notes
  • Preparing materials for ARC meetings
  • Creating email templates and communication timelines

Grant Specialists (2)

  • Prepare supplemental grant materials for review
  • Summarize reviews and lead discussions on grant applications
  • Provide guidance for groups in the application process through HopkinsGroups

Meet the ARC Team!

Seeya Patel

Chair

spate205@jhu.edu

Office Hours: Tuesday, 10:00AM –11AM | Join Here

Ben Andreseen

Vice Chair

bandree1@jhu.edu

Office Hours: Monday, 8:00AM – 9:00AM | Join Here

Mia Hong

Treasurer

mhong30@jh.edu

Tuesday, 9:00AM – 10:00AM | Join Here

Ira Shivadey

Secretary

ishivad1@jh.edu

Office Hours: Wednesday, 11:00AM – 12:00PM | Join Here

Zoha Majeed

Grant Specialist

zmajeed2@jhu.edu

Office Hours: Wednesday, 10:30AM – 11:30AM | Join Here

Bianca Gajardoni Bearare

Grant Specialist

bgajard1@jh.edu

Office Hours: Tuesday, 5:00PM – 6:00PM | Join Here

Interested in Applying for ARC?

Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are currently closed. Stay tuned for more information in the Spring 2026 semester!

Application Closed