Charles L.W. Leider, PhD, is professor and director emeritus of the landscape architecture program at Oklahoma State University. Prior to coming to OSU, he served as urban planning director for sev...view moreCharles L.W. Leider, PhD, is professor and director emeritus of the landscape architecture program at Oklahoma State University. Prior to coming to OSU, he served as urban planning director for several leading US consulting firms. He earned a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture from Michigan State University, a master's of city planning from Yale University, and a doctorate from Oklahoma State University in environmental science with an emphasis on the preservation of cultural landscapes.view less