Dr. Alfred (Al) McKinney

Visiting Professor

Professional Background:
Teaching:

  • Taylor University, Upland, IN, 2008 – present
  • Math and Comp Sci Department, Centenary College, Shreveport, LA, 2000-2007
  • Comp Sci Department, Lousisiana State University, Shreveport, LA, 1974-2000

Education:

  • PhD, Math/Comp Sci, Oklahoma University
  • MS, Math, Louisiana Tech University
  • BS, Math, Louisiana Tech University

Computer Experience Highlights:

  • Successful Modeling Grant rated # in state
  • Developed and directed Masters in Systems Technology

Honors and Awards:

  • President of ARKLATEX Chapter Association for Information & Technical Professionals (AITP)
  • Inducted into Phi Kappa Alpha
  • Certificate for Professional Programmer (CPP)
  • Oustanding professor ad Lousiana State University in 1995

Courses Currently Teaching:

  • Introduction to Computer Science II (COS 121)
  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Business Application Programming

Research Interests:

  • Software Engineering (CASE)
  • Modeling
  • Artificial Intelligence

Family Life

Wife, Mary Jo “Joby”, retired teacher
Daughter, Debra Yadon, teacher in Noblesville, IN
Grandchildren, Chad, Chelsea, Charity and Chase Yadon

Church Affiliation: Life Connections, Fishers, IN

Please also visit the CSE pages on the Taylor University site.