Dylan C. Douglas

Student

“The Scholars Program, the Women’s College, the Associated Students…we have so many resources that you’ll never find your way to unless you’re involved.”

“I majored in the ‘seven-year-plan,’” says Dylan Douglas of the five years he’s spent at SMC. “I was originally in Music, but then I switched to Computer Science. And you just have to start over when you make a career shift that big.” But Dylan doesn’t lament the loss of time that he’s spent at SMC. “Since I’ve been here so long, I’ve racked up about 140 units, and I’m a total 4.0. It’s been a lot of tough work,” he says wearily, “but now UCLA has to accept me.”

If Dylan had simply finished all his classes, it would have been impressive enough. But he’s explored almost every aspect of what SMC has to offer. “I’m the Director of Academic Support for the Associated Students, and it’s my job to get students appointed to committees…and to show up,” he says with a laugh. “But I’m also the student member of the Academic Senate, where I’m the liaison between the Senate and the AS board.” In his role with the Academic Senate, Dylan has formed a close bond with Senate President Charles Donaldson. “Oh, he’s such an excellent teacher of Journalism and English,” says Dylan. “He cares deeply about us and wants us to succeed. And he’s always there to proofread your reports and suggest ways that you can improve.” But Dylan adds that it’s not only teachers who can make improvement a way of life.

“The students at our college are one of our greatest resources,” he says. “We have all of these clubs and organizations on campus, and joining up with them can make your life so much easier. Tutoring services, the Associated Students… oh there’s so much! I just wish I’d joined earlier; it might have speeded me up a little. But now,” he adds, “I’ve been here long enough!”

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