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Graduate Studies and Research Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences Theodore J. Crovello Immediate Past Dean California State University, Los Angeles 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032 Cell: 626-840-9748 Email: TedCrovello@sbcglobal.net Selected Academic Accomplishments Among the first to use multivariate computer approaches to solve problems in plant classification and evolution, quantitative biogeography, floristic inventories, mosquito population dynamics and natural resource knowledge bases. Contributed to wider and deeper use of computers in bio-education at the campus, national and international levels for over two decades via national and international faculty workshops, authoring of publications and of commercial software. Published over 80 articles and the following six books or book translations: 1. Hauser, L.A., T.J. Crovello and J.A. Bacone. 1981. Rare Plant Species in Indiana. Final Report of Contract to United States Fish and Wildlife Service. 250 pages. 2. Crovello, T.J. 1983. Educational Computing Systems: The COMPEACE Guide To Evaluation of Their Hardware, Software and People. Published by COMPEACE. Notre Dame, Indiana. 80 pages. [an introduction for educators; sold in conjunction with national workshops.] 3. Crovello, T.J., C.A. Keller and J.T. Kartesz. 1983. The Vascular Plants of Indiana: A Computer-Based Checklist. The University of Notre Dame Press. Notre Dame, Indiana., xxiv + 136 pages. 4. Crovello, T.J. (ed.) 1988. Computers and Biological Education: The Expanding Universe. The International Union of Biological Sciences. Paris, France. 178 pages. 5. Takhtajan, A.J. (translated from Russian by T.J. Crovello). 1986. Floristic Regions of the World. University of California Press. Berkeley. 522 pages. 6. Nimis, P.L. and T. J. Crovello (eds.). 1991. Quantitative Approaches to Phytogeography. Kluwer Academic Publishers. Dorrecht, The Netherlands. 280 pages