The Center for Social Concern (CSC) fosters a lifelong commitment to active citizenship among JHU students by integrating education, action, and reflection into community-focused programming within Baltimore City. Reflected in our approach, we envision a world in which Hopkins students are active citizens within their current and future communities. The CSC’s ultimate goal is to inspire our students to become active citizens within a pluralistic democracy.
The CSC works with the Office of Leadership Engagement and Experiential Development (LEED) by serving as a category for student organizations that we define as service mission driven.
The CSC also provides Staff Advisors to support student organization in their leadership, service execution, and continued effort for ethical community engagement.
Student Affairs supports student activities, residence life, academic advising, financial aid, admissions, campus recreation, career services, community engagement services, and student orientation.
The Allocations and Recognition Commission (ARC) serves to ensure that CSC student organizations have the support to effectively operate and engage with the Baltimore community through funding allocations and peer led leadership development opportunities.
The CSC’s ultimate goal is to inspire our students to become active citizens within a pluralistic democracy. In order to work towards this goal, the CSC utilizes a model of Education, Action, and Reflection. By providing educational trainings, coordinating engagement opportunities within Baltimore City, and facilitating spaces for critical reflection, the CSC cultivates students who prioritize community in their values and life choices.
The CSC integrates our model of education, action, and reflection across a wide range of programs. Our programs give students an opportunity to volunteer with community organizations, tutor Baltimore youth, and participate in community-engaged academic courses. Beyond our programs, the CSC also supports university-wide initiatives like Hopkins Votes and Hopkins Engage (a volunteer management platform).
