Name: John Crenshaw

Degrees: 1965 B.A. Mathematics, Southern Illinois University, 1968 M.S. Computer Science, Southern Illinois University, 1971 Ph.D. Computer Science, Iowa State University

Areas of Research Interest: Database Management Systems, Programming Languages

Hobbies: Music, Gardening, and Woodworking

Self-Profile Statement: Like many other faculty members, I did not plan to be a teacher. I discovered, however, that I enjoyed most of the aspects of being a university faculty member after trying it for a few years. There is a strong sense of satisfaction in helping students discover what is important in our discipline and in trying to help them master the concepts which are most troublesome.

I still enjoy doing computer science in addition to teaching computer science. Throughout my teaching career I have continued to design and program software systems for various business, government, and religious organizations in Kentucky. In this way, I feel that I have kept a little closer to the trends and problems involved in being a practitioner of our discipline.

On a personal level, I have a wife and two grown children. My family and church have been a very important part of my life.

Please send questions and comments to Dr. Art Shindhelm, shindhelm@wku.edu