Associate Professor/Associate Head/Undergraduate Coordinator

Education

Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, 1976, Ohio State University (summa cum laude)
Master of Landscape Architecture, 1980, Harvard University

Professional Registrations

1978 Landscape Architect, State of Ohio #378

1991 Landscape Architect, State of Illinois #157-0000001

Academic Experience

2002-p	Associate Professor, Associate Head and Undergraduate Program Coordinator
2002-03	Director, East St. Louis Action Research Project
2000-02	Associate Professor and Interim Head Department of Landscape Architecture, UIUC
1991-p	Associate Professor, Associate Head and Undergraduate Program Coordinator Department of Landscape Architecture, UIUC
1995	Acting Department Head (Spring Semester)
1988-91	Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Coordinator Department of Landscape Architecture, UIUC
1980-88	Assistant Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture, UIUC

Professional Experience

1980-84	Principal, Burger, Cairns & Kesler, Landscape Architects, Champaign, Illinois
1979-80	Landscape Architect, John Brown Associates, Landscape Architects and Planners, Boston, MA
1976-78	Landscape Designer, Bonnell and Associates, Landscape Architects, North Canton, Ohio
1976	Landplanner, Burgess and Niple, LTD., Engineers and Planners, Columbus, Ohio

Awards and Honors

A. Honors, Recognitions, and Outstanding Achievements

1984	AMOCO Foundation Award for Undergraduate Instruction, University of Illinois. For "Computer-Aided Site Design, Instructor's Manual". G. Kesler and M. Cairns. Honor Award, Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. "An Instructor's Manual for Computer-Aided Site Design", G. Kesler and M. Cairns.
1986-p	Awarded Four Professional Service Awards; Illinois Chapter, ASLA.
1987	Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Award of Distinction for excellence in teaching, research or public service.
1992	Award for Excellence, National University Continuing Education Association Region IV for East St. Louis Action Research Plan.
1998	Elected to Fellow, American Society of Landscape Architects for Direct Service to the Professional Society. “Professor of the Year”, Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi, University of Illinois. Top Five Finalist, International Professor of the Year
2003	FAA Outstanding Faculty Award for Service
2003	Recognition for Dedicated Service, American Society of Landscape Architects

B. Grants Received

1983	Cairns, M. and G. Kesler, Co-Principal Investigators, "A Proposal for Studying the Evolution and Methods for Conserving a Designed Landscape: The National Historic Landscape Architectural District of Riverside, Illinois". University of Illinois, Research Board. $2,550.
1984	Kesler, Gary, Co-Investigator, IBM EXCEL Phase I, "The Introduction of Advanced Microcomputer Workstations into the Teaching of Landscape Architecture”, University of Illinois. $99,389. Kesler, Gary, Co-Investigator, Illinois Streams Information System, "Public Boat Access Site Guide", Illinois Department of Conservation. $11,100. Cairns, M. and G. Kesler, Co-Principal Investigators, "Riverside, Illinois: Historic Landscape Evaluation and Conservation Guidelines", The Village of Riverside and the Illinois Department of Conservation, Historic Preservation Fund. $3,400.
1985	Kesler, Gary, Principal Investigator, IBM EXCEL Phase II, "The Introduction of Advanced Graphics Workstations into the Teaching of Landscape Architecture", University of Illinois. $76,150.
1986	Kesler, Gary, Principal Investigator, IBM EXCEL Phase III, "The Introduction of Advanced Graphics Workstations into the Teaching of Landscape Architecture", University of Illinois. $105,790.
1987	Kesler, Gary, Co-Investigator, IBM Excel Phase IV, “The Introduction of Advanced Graphics Workstations into the Teaching of Landscape Architecture", University of Illinois. $10,913. Kesler, G. and D. Johnston, Co-Principal Investigators, "A Micro-Based Plant Selector and Design Support System for Landscape Architects", University of Illinois, Research Board. $2,800. Orland, B. and G. Kesler, Co-Principal Investigators, "An Aerial View of the University of Illinois Campus", University of Illinois Publication Office. $5,350. Kesler, Gary, Principal Investigator, "Replacement and Upgrades of Existing Computer Hardware and Software", University of Illinois Computer Fee Advisory Committee. $48,000.
1989	Kesler, Gary, Co-Investigator, "Computer-Based Land Use Design of Military Training Areas", Construction Engineering Research Laboratory. $25,654.
1990	Irvine, L. and G. Kesler, Co-Principal Investigators, "Computer Aided Landscape Modeling", University of Illinois Computer Fee Advisory Committee. $39,000. Orland, B. and G. Kesler, Co-Principal Investigators, "Computer Video-Imaging for Training Land Design Applications", Construction Engineering Research Laboratory. $89,629.
1992	Kesler, G. and M. Hinrichs, Co-Principal Investigators, "Equipment Upgrade for Instructional Activities in Landscape Architecture", University of Illinois Computer Fund Proposal. $37,000.
1995	Kesler, G., L. Zuelke and C. Harris, Co-Principal Investigators, "Stanley White Digital Archive", Hubbard Educational Trust. $2,500.
1998	Kesler, G., C. DiNovo and M. Hinrichs, Co-Principal Investigators, “Development of Site Engineering Tutorials, Educational Technologies Board, University of Illinois. $5,870. Bellafiore, Vincent J., G. Kesler and C. Emmerling-DiNovo, “Development of Multiple Methods for Assessing Teaching”, Provost’s Initiative on Teaching Assessment. $12,500.
1999	Bellafiore, Vincent J., G. Kesler and C. Emmerling-DiNovo, “Teaching Assessment and Enhancement in Design Studios”, Provost’s Initiative on Teaching Assessment. $23,000.
2002	Kesler, G. and V. George, “National Higher Education Community Based Research Project”, Subgrant Proposal to the Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation. $35,000.
2005	G. Kesler, “100 Years of Landscape Architecture at the University of Illinois”, Brenton and Jean Wadsworth Foundation, $7, 292.
2006	G. Kesler, “100 Years of Landscape Architecture at the University of Illinois”, Brenton and Jean Wadsworth Foundation, $7,482.

Publications

A. Chapters in Books

(* - Reviewed Submission)
(+ - Invited)


* +	1985	Kesler, G. and J. B. Breeden: "Surveying and Measurement" in 2nd Edition of The Handbook of Landscape Construction. Landscape Architecture Foundation, Wash, D.C. pp. 75-92.
* +	2004	Alpert, Natalie (edited by D. Harris) and G. Kesler. “Florence Bell Robinson and Stanley Hart White: Creating a Pioneering School of Landscape Architecture.” In No Boundaries: University of Illinois Vignettes, ed. by L. Hoddeson, University of Illinois Press, pp 113-123. 2004

B. Articles

*	1985	Cairns, M. and G. Kesler, "Stanley White: Teacher. "Landscape Architecture Magazine, January, 1985, pp. 86-91. Kesler, Gary, "Computers: Taking Advantage of Spreadsheets". Landscape Architecture Magazine, July, 1985, pp. 93-94
* * +	1986	Orland, B. and G. Kesler, "New Timesaving Technologies for the Landscape Design Office". American Nurseryman, Sept., 1986, pp. 114-123. Kesler, G. and R. Smyser, "Teaching Landscape Architecture". Perspectives in Computing. November, 1986, pp. 44-49.
* *	1987	Kesler, Gary, "Microcomputers in the Design Studio". Illinois Landscape Architecture. January, 1987, pp. 28-29, 35. Cairns, M. and G. Kesler, "Riverside, Illinois: Conserving an Historic Village Landscape", Landscape Architecture Magazine. July, 1987. (Special issue devoted to historic site preservation).
* +	1999	Kesler, Gary and M. Cairns. “Stanley Hart White.” Pioneers of American Landscape Design, An Annotated Bibliography. Volume 3. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
	2004	Sinha, Amita, and D. Ruggles, J. Wescoat, G. Kesler, “Champaner Pavagadh, Gujarat, India: Challenges and Responses in Cultural Heritage Planning and Design”, Tourism Recreation Research (Vol.29(3).
* +	2005	(Submitted) Alpert, Natalie and G. Kesler. “Florence Bell Robinson.” Pioneers of American Landscape Design, An Annotated Bibliography. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.

C. Abstracts

*	1982	Kesler, Gary, "The Role of the Olmsted Office in the Development of Professional Organizations in Landscape Architecture," Conference Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference, National Association for Olmsted Parks, Chicago, Illinois.

*	1984	Kesler, G. and M. Cairns, "CAD Workshop: The Development of Application Software and the Integration of Computer-Aided Techniques into Curricula of Landscape Architecture," Proceedings of the 1984 Conference, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture. Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

*		Cairns, M. and G. Kesler, "A Plan for Integrating Computer-Aided Techniques into a Curriculum of Landscape Architecture, "Proceedings of the 1984 Conference, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture. Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

*	1985	Kesler, Gary, "Teaching Computer-Aided Design to Students in Landscape Architecture at the University of Illinois," Conference Agenda, IBM Advanced Education Projects Conference. Alexandria, Virginia.

*		Cairns, M. and G. Kesler, "Historic Landscape Design: The Development of Conservation Guidelines for Riverside, Illinois," Proceedings of the 1985 Conference, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture. Urbana, Illinois.

*		Lindhult, M., W. Bremer, G. Kesler and J. Gy. Fabos, "Workshop: The Use of Computers as Teaching Tools in Landscape Architecture," Proceedings of the 1985 Conference, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture. Urbana, Illinois.

*	1985	Kesler, G., R. Smyser and D. Youngs, "Computer Aided Site Design(CASD): Linking Application Programs to Computer-Aided Drafting/Design Software," Proceedings of the 1985 Conference, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture. Urbana, Illinois.

*		Johnston D., G. Kesler and L. Hopkins, "Mainframe Database and Microbased Cartography: Management of System Interaction," Proceedings of the 1986 Conference, Urban and Regional Information Systems Association. Denver, Colorado.

*	1987	Kesler, G., M. Helgesen and S. Leister, "Micro-CADD and the Design Process," Proceedings of the l987 Conference, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture. Providence, Rhode Island.

*	1989	Kesler, Gary, "Parametric Modeling with Microcomputer Aided Design/Drafting Systems in Landscape Architecture." Conference Schedule and Abstracts, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture. Amelia Island, Florida.

*		Cairns, M., and G. Kesler, "The Landscape Exchange: A Mirror of Education and Practice." Conference Schedule and Abstracts, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture. Amelia Island, Florida.

*	1994	Longenecker, D., G. Kesler and M. Hinrichs, "A Comparison of Two Instructional Methods for AutoCAD." Conference Schedule and Abstracts, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture, Mississippi State University.

D. Book Reviews

1989

Kesler, G., and D.M. Johnston, "The Art of Computer Graphics Programming" by W. Mitchell, R. Ligget, and T. Ryan. Landscape Journal, Volume 8, Number 2.

Presentations and Lectures

1983	Kesler, G. and M. Cairns, "Stanley White: The Life and Philosophy of a Great Teacher". Annual Meeting, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture, Logan, Utah.
	Also presented at: Kesler, G. and M. Cairns, "Stanley White: The Life and Philosophy of a Great Teacher". Annual Meeting, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture, Logan, Utah.
	University of Illinois Alumni Reunion, 1983 American Society of Landscape Architects Annual Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana.
	Adapted and presented as "Stanley White, FASLA", at the Fellows Investiture Dinner, ASLA Convention, Indianapolis, 1983; Spencer F. Ellis, editor.
	University of Illinois Alumni Reunion, 1986 American Society of Landscape Architects Annual Convention, San Francisco, California.
1985	Kesler, Gary, "MicroCADD Techniques in Landscape Architecture". Demonstration: Annual Chancellor's Conference, University of Illinois
	Kesler, Gary, "Microcomputer Applications in Landscape Architecture". Demonstration, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture, Urbana, Illinois.
1986	Kesler, Gary, "Microcomputers in Landscape Architectural Education", University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
	Kesler, Gary, "Microcomputers in Landscape Architectural Education", University of Maryland, College Park.
	Kesler, G., B. Orland and D. Johnston, "Computer Technology and Landscape Architecture Education". Second Western Regional Technical Conference of the International Federation of Landscape Architects. Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
	Kesler, Gary and Brian Orland, "Microcomputers: New Faces in the Design Office". Know Your University Lecture Series, University of Illinois.
	Kesler, Gary, "Landscape Architecture Software". Intercollegiate Computer Fair, EDUCOM Conference, Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
1987	Kesler, Gary, "Computer Applications for the Landscape Architect". Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana.
	Kesler, Gary, "MicroCADD Systems and Design: Advanced AutoCAD Applications and Demonstration". Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana.
	Kesler, Gary, "MicroCADD Applications in Landscape Architecture". IBM Conference on Academic Computing, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
2002	Andrejasich, Michael and G. Kesler, “The Engaged University: ESLARP, a Promotion and Tenure Model Built on Public Service”. 19th Annual Academic Chairpersons Conference, Orlando, Florida.

Professional Memberships

1984 - 85	Chair, Education and Professional Development Committee, Illinois Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
1986 - 87	Secretary/Newsletter Editor, Illinois ASLA
1986 - 88	Member, Education and Professional Development Committee, Illinois ASLA
1988	Elected to Regional Director for Zone IV, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA) Elected to Executive Board Member, National Association for Olmsted Parks
1990-91	Vice President/President Elect, Illinois ASLA Co-Chair, Illinois ASLA Professional Awards Committee Chair, Illinois Landscape Architecture Registration Board (appointed by Governor James Thompson)
1991-98	Member, Illinois Landscape Architects Registration Board
1992-95	Chair, Fellows Nomination Committee, Illinois ASLA
1992-94	President, Illinois Chapter ASLA
1992-94	Co-Chair, 1993 National ASLA Convention Planning Task Force.
1993-95	Immediate Past President, Illinois ASLA
1996-p	Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board Roster of Visiting Evaluators
1997-03	Trustee, Illinois ASLA
1998-p	Chair, Illinois Landscape Architects Registration Board
1999-02	Member, ASLA Public Relations Committee
2004-05	Chair, ASLA Council on Education
2005-p	Vice President for Education, ASLA

Professional and University Service

A. Public Service

1984	Consultant, Analysis and Alternatives for the Myra Ridge Park Site, Urbana. Consultant to students in Urban Planning 348, taught by Professor Lew Osborne, on drainage system design and development of alternative design solutions for park site.

1992-95	Participant, East St. Louis Action Research Program. Interdisciplinary team of U of I design and planning professors and students providing instruction, planning and construction services to neighborhood organizations in East St. Louis.

1994-96	Consultant to the East St. Louis Park District.

1998	Invited participant, City of Champaign Focus Group on Urban Design and Aesthetics.

2003	Charette Team Leader, Master Plan for Eagle’s Nest Transitional Housing Facility, East. St. Louis. Collaborated with St. Louis Chapter ASLA in obtaining donations and installing plants in celebration of National Landscape Architecture Week, April 26, 2003.

B. Administrative Services to the University

a. Departmental Committees

1980 - p	Undergraduate Program Committee
1980, 88, 02-p	Member, Department Advisory Committee
1981, 82, 86	Faculty Search Committees
87, 90, 99
1984, 86	Department Research Programmer Search Committee
1984, 89-91	Member, Department Promotion and Tenure Committee
4-Feb
1985 - p	Member, Department Computer Advisory Committee
1987 - 89	Chair, Curriculum Review Committee
1988 - 89	Chair, Department Space Advisory Committee
1992-p	Chair, Undergraduate Program Committee
1992-p	Advisor, Psi Chapter, Sigma Lambda Alpha
1992-95	Chair, Department Promotion and Tenure Committee
1994-p	Chair, Department Awards Committee
1996-97	Chair, Academic Advisor/Adjunct Lecturer Search Committee
1996-02, 04-06	Senator, UIUC Faculty Senate


b. College Committees


1985, 2001	Member, Head Search Committee. Department of Landscape Architecture.
1986 - 88	Member, Advisory Committee on Computer Use
1986 - 89	Member, College Affirmative Action Committee
1989 - 92	Member, Lorado Taft Lecture Committee
1990 - p	Member, Courses and Curricula Committee
1994- 95	Member, Teaching Productivity Subcommittee of the FAA Budget Committee
1995	Member, FAA Administrative Council (Spring)
1995	Member, FAA Development Committee (Spring)
1997-98	Chair, FAA Elections & Credentials Committee
1998-01	Member, FAA Executive Committee
1999-0	Member, Head Search Committee, Department of Landscape Architecture
1999-0, 02-04	Member, Equal Employment Opportunity Committee
2000 – p	Member, East St. Louis Action Research Project Faculty Advisory Committee
2002	Member, Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship Review Committee
2002	Chair, FAA Career Services Coordinator Search Committee
2006	Member, FAA Promotion and Tenure Committee (Spring)


c.University Committees


1986	Member, Undergraduate Instructional Awards Review Committee
1987	Member, AMOCO Foundation Award Review Committee
1990 - 93	Member, Computer Fund Advisory Committee
1993- 96	Member, General Education Board
1994- 96	Member, GEB Subcommittee on Humanities and the Arts
1994- 95	Member, Arboretum Design Subcommittee, Office of Capital Programs
1994- 97	Member, Architectural Design Review Committee, Office of Capital Programs
1995	Member, Composition II Recertification Subcommittee of the Gen Ed Board
1997-p	Member, Chancellor's Design Advisory Committee
2001-05	Member, Robert Allerton Park Policy and Advisory Committee
2004-06	Member, Equal Opportunity and Access Committee


d. Administrative Services as Department Associate Head/Undergraduate Program Coordinator


1991-p	Administration of department student awards
	Student advising/advanced enrollment
	Undergraduate admissions and student records
	Update undergraduate curriculum and promotional materials
	Recruiting and on-site visits with parents and potential undergrad/graduate students

Other Activities

A. Creative Works

1981	Lakeview Medical Center, Danville, Illinois. Landscape Master Plan and Bid Documents prepared by Burger, Cairns and Kesler, Landscape Architects. Cost of improvements: $100,000.

1983	Crystal Lake Park, Urbana, Illinois. Site Improvements and Bid Documents for general planting, bike path alignment and picnic/day camp shelter, by Burger, Cairns and Kesler. Cost of improvements: $150,000.

1984	Centralia, Illinois, Park and Recreation Master Plan. Burger, Cairns and Kesler in consultation with William McKinney, Ph.D, and Jerry Burnam, Ph.D, Department of Leisure Studies. Production of a four volume Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan consisting of the following planning documents:

	Technical Report I: Administration and Organization
	Technical Report II: Financial Analysis
	Technical Report III: Park System and Site Evaluation and Design
	Executive Summary

	Sadorus Community Park. Site Improvements and Bid Documents for general planting, road alignment, ballfield, earthwork, picnic shelter and play structure, by Burger, Cairns & Kesler. G. Kesler, principal, responsibilities: preparation of technical specifications and bid documents. Cost of improvements: $60,000.

1989	Design Guidelines for Landscaping the Capitol Complex. Prepared for Illinois Secretary of State, Jim Edgar. G. Kesler, principal author as sub-consultant to Upchurch and Associates, P.C., Mattoon, Illinois. The report describes the desired theme and character for improvements to pedestrian walks, site furnishings, signage, planting and lighting.

1990-92	Capitol Grounds Site Improvements, Phase I. Bid documents for planting, pavement, electrical, and irrigation improvements to State Capitol Grounds. G. Kesler, primary designer as sub-consultant to Upchurch and Associates, P.C., Mattoon, Illinois. Cost of improvements: $1,200,000.

1996-00	Historic Landscape Management Plan, United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. G. Kesler, Research Associate, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (USACERL). Suzanne Loechl, Principal Investigator.

1997-98	Historic Landscape Management Plan, Fort Myer, Arlington, Virginia. G. Kesler, Research Associate, USACERL. Suzanne Loechl, Principal Investigator.

2001	Sinha, Amita and G. Kesler, et al. “A Master Plan of Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park.” University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois, 50 pp.

B. Review Panels

1984	Design Jury Member, Michigan Chapter ASLA, Professional Awards Program.
1985	Reviewer of papers for annual conference, CELA
1988-p	Reviewer: University of Illinois Research Board
1989-p	Reviewer: Landscape Journal
1990	Design Jury Member, Wisconsin Chapter ASLA, Professional Awards Program
1991	Design Jury Member, Michigan Chapter ASLA, Professional Awards Program
1998	Design Jury Member, Wisconsin Chapter ASLA, Professional Awards Program
1998-99	Reviewer: Sigma Lambda Alpha Student Scholarship Program
2000	Member of Visiting Team, MLA Re-accreditation Review, Utah State University
2001	Chair of Visiting Team, MLA Re-accreditation Review, Florida International University
2003	Reviewer, Proposals for ASLA Annual Conference
2004	Chair of Visiting Team, MLA Re-accreditation Review, University of Georgia
2005	Chair of Visiting Team, MLA Re-accreditation Review, University of Virginia
2006	Reviewer, LAF/ESRI Dangermond Scholarships

C. Bulletins, Reports, or Conference Proceedings

1984	Cairns, M. and G. Kesler. Phase I, Public Lands Inventory and Assessment. Report and drawings for the Riverside, Illinois, Historical Commission. Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Illinois. 45 pp.

	Kesler, G. and M. Cairns, Computer-Aided Site Design. Final Report and Instructor's Manual prepared for the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, University of Illinois, Department of Landscape Architecture. 308 pp.

	Cairns, M. and G. Kesler, "A Plan for Integrating Computer-Aided Techniques into a Curriculum of Landscape Architecture," Proceedings of the 1984 Conference, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture. Guelph, Ontario, Canada, pp. 424-431.

1985	Cairns, M. and G. Kesler, Historic Landscape Evaluation and Conservation Plan. Report to the Village of Riverside, Illinois, Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Illinois. 120 pp.

	Kesler, Gary, "Teaching Computer-Aided Design to Students in Landscape Architecture at the University of Illinois", Proceedings of the IBM, University Advanced Education Projects Conference, Alexandria, Virginia, pp. 145-158.

1984	Kesler, G., B. Orland and D. Johnston, Computers in Landscape Architecture at the University of Illinois: A Plan for the Future, Task Force Report, Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Illinois. 42 pp.

1987	Kesler, G., M. Helgesen, and S. Leister, "Micro-CADD and the Design Process", Proceedings of the 1987 Conference, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture. Providence, Rhode Island, pp. 472-478.

1988	Kesler, Gary, AutoCAD Self-Paced Learning Guide. Funding provided by the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Illinois. 53 pp.

	Kesler, Gary, Introduction to Microcomputing in Landscape Architecture. Final Report and Course Notes prepared for the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, University of Illinois, and the Department of Landscape Architecture. 178 pp.

1989	Orland, B., G. Kesler, and B. Sullivan, Computer-Based Land Use Design of Military Training Areas. Prepared for U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory. 50 pp.

*	Cairns, M., and G. Kesler, "The Landscape Exchange: A Mirror of Education and Practice." CELA 89: Proceedings. Landscape Architecture Foundation. pp. 87 - 96.

1990	Orland, B. and G. Kesler, Computer Video-Imaging for Training Land Design Applications. Prepared for U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory. 166 pp.

1997	Loechl, Suzanne and G. Kesler, "Balancing Nature and Culture on Historic Military Landscapes." Proceedings of the Second Tri-Service Environmental Technology Workshop, U.S. Army Environmental Center. St. Louis, Missouri, pp. 113-121.

2006	Hanna, Karen, G. Kesler, R. Stoltz, P. Pollack, M. Hilsenrath, “Sustaining a Diversely Qualified Faculty in Design Programs.” White Paper for the American Society of Landscape Architects.

D. Conference Workshops

1984	Kesler, G. and M. Cairns, Co-organizers of a workshop on "Computer-Aided Design", Annual Meeting, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture. Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
2005	Kesler, G., “Why Distance Education”, Invited Panelist, for Distance Learning: Teaching and Learning in a Digital Place and Time. Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture, Athens, Georgia.

Gary Kesler, Associate Professor / Associate Head / Undergraduate Coordinator