Arc @ UNSW is delighted to welcome Benjamin Jones as the new Chair of the Board for 2019-2020. Ben is a 4th year Medical student, a Resident Fellow at UNSW Residential Communities, is an active member of the Nura Gilli community and plays football for UNSW Football Club. He is a dedicated advocate for student life. 

Ben looks forward to his term ahead, 

"Arc is an amazing organisation that is always striving to create the best student experience. For us as a board, it is an awesome opportunity to work with such a dedicated Arc staff team to discuss new ways of improving student life"

The outgoing Chair Nadhirah Daud was supportive of Ben’s election by his peers 

"Ben will work closely with students, the Board, Arc staff and UNSW to ensure that Arc continues to deliver an exceptional experience for all who study here."

The Arc Chair serves a 12-month term as the convenor of Arc Board. Ben will work closely with Arc CEO Shelley Valentine in the coming months to implement Arc's new 2019 -2022 strategic plan and overarching vision for the organisation.