About
Dr. Charles DeSassure serves as Dean of Technology at Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) in Beaumont, Texas. He oversees two departments: Industrial and Engineering Technology (IAET) and Manufacturing and Trades Technology (MATT).
Dr. DeSassure joined LIT from Rose State College in Midwest City, Oklahoma, where he served as Dean of the Business and Information Technology Division. In that role, he helped lead the development of the first bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity offered at a community college.
Prior to that, he served as STEM Dean at Virginia Peninsula Community College in Hampton, Virginia. There, he supported the creation of new academic programs and strengthened transfer pathways with four-year colleges and universities.
Earlier in his career, Dr. DeSassure spent 20 years at Tarrant County College District (TCCD), where he held several roles, including department chair, program coordinator, and tenured professor. During his time there, he was a strong advocate for student success and innovative programs, and he was a founding faculty member of the district’s cybersecurity program.
In addition to his academic leadership, Dr. DeSassure has experience in the private sector as an MIS manager and began his career as a public-school teacher in South Carolina.
Dr. DeSassure is a recognized leader in computer science and cybersecurity. He holds a Doctor of Computer Science degree with a concentration in cybersecurity and information assurance from Colorado Technical University. He also earned a master’s degree in information and resource management from Webster University, a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Claflin University, and an associate degree in computer technology from Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. In addition, he holds a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership and Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
He has completed several prestigious professional development programs, including Harvard University’s Management Development Program, Stanford University’s Advanced Computer Security Program, Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Project-Based Learning Institute, and the League for Innovation in the Community College AI Fellows Program. He is also a Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP).
Dr. DeSassure joined LIT from Rose State College in Midwest City, Oklahoma, where he served as Dean of the Business and Information Technology Division. In that role, he helped lead the development of the first bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity offered at a community college.
Prior to that, he served as STEM Dean at Virginia Peninsula Community College in Hampton, Virginia. There, he supported the creation of new academic programs and strengthened transfer pathways with four-year colleges and universities.
Earlier in his career, Dr. DeSassure spent 20 years at Tarrant County College District (TCCD), where he held several roles, including department chair, program coordinator, and tenured professor. During his time there, he was a strong advocate for student success and innovative programs, and he was a founding faculty member of the district’s cybersecurity program.
In addition to his academic leadership, Dr. DeSassure has experience in the private sector as an MIS manager and began his career as a public-school teacher in South Carolina.
Dr. DeSassure is a recognized leader in computer science and cybersecurity. He holds a Doctor of Computer Science degree with a concentration in cybersecurity and information assurance from Colorado Technical University. He also earned a master’s degree in information and resource management from Webster University, a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Claflin University, and an associate degree in computer technology from Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. In addition, he holds a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership and Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
He has completed several prestigious professional development programs, including Harvard University’s Management Development Program, Stanford University’s Advanced Computer Security Program, Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Project-Based Learning Institute, and the League for Innovation in the Community College AI Fellows Program. He is also a Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP).
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Dr. DeSassure Promoted to Full Professor of Computer Science, March 2020
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National Cyberwatch
The 2019 National CyberWatch Innovations in Cybersecurity Education program, is part of the National CyberWatch’s Awards & Recognition program designed to support community colleges cybersecurity programs. Dr. Charles DeSassure submission to the publication is located on page 50. At the community college level, the focus is on teaching and hands-on projects. Dr. DeSassure shared one of his lab assignments for publication. Click the link below or copy and paste the link into a new tab to see the selected lab. www.nationalcyberwatch.org/resource/2019-innovations-in-cybersecurity-education
Research interest
His research interest includes cybersecurity, information assurance, help desk support, data science, and computer literacy.
Memberships
Publications and Presentations
- “What is Remind.” Presented at the International Conference on Teaching & Leadership Excellence (NISOD) Conference, Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas, May 27-30, 2016.
- “Tarrant County College District’s Proposed New Core Curriculum.” Presented at the North Texas Community College Consortium (NTCCC) 7th Annual Outcomes & Assessment Conference, Collin College, Spring Creek Campus, Living Legends Conference Center, Plano, TX, October 26, 2012.
- “So, You Want To Have Virtual Office Hours?.” Presented at the Tarrant County College District Academics Day, Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX, August 23, 2012.
- “Developing a Supportive Educational Community for Students.” Presented at the Presented at the International Conference on Teaching & Leadership Excellence (NISOD) Conference, Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas, May 27-30, 2012.
- “Developing a Supportive Educational Community for Students in Your Class.” Presented at the Tarrant County College District Academics Day, Trinity River Campus, Fort Worth, TX, January 9, 2012.
- “Implementing Real World-World Problems to Enhance Students Learning.” Presented at the South
Center, Myrtle Beach, SC, November 5-7, 2008.
- “Implementing Real-World Problems to Enhance Students Learning.” Presented at the League for Innovation in Community College 24th Annual International Conference on Information Technology at the Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, October 19-22, 2008.
- “Real World Problems to Enhance Students Learning.” Presented at the International Conference on Teaching & Leadership Excellence (NISOD) Conference, Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas, May 25-28, 2008.
- “Implementing Real-World Problems.” Presented at the Microcomputer in Education Conference, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, March 10-12, 2008.
- “How to Enhance Students Learning in First-Level Computer Courses.” Presented at the Oklahoma Technology Association Conference, Cox Conference Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, February 5-6, 2008.
- “Tarrant County College District iSkill Study.” Presented at the ETS iSkills Assessment National Advisory Committee Conference, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, October 8-9, 2007.
- “Student Assessment Workshop.” Facilitator, CONFAB: A Summer Seminar for Community College Leaders, Tanglewood Conference Center, Lake Tacoma, Texas, June 2006.
- “ETS: Literacy Instructions and Assessment at Community Colleges: Experts Discuss Strategies and Solutions.” Co-Presenter at The League for Innovation's annual Conference on Information Technology (CIT), Charlotte, North Carolina, October 2006.
- “Program Assessment and Accountability: Measuring Student’s Outcomes.” Presented at the Association for Computer Educators in Texas (ACET) 2006 Annual Conference, Tomball College, Tomball, Texas, October 2006.
- “Today’s IT Job Market: How to Better Help Prepare Students.” Presented at the University of North Texas Community College Day 2006 Annual Conference, Dallas, TX, May 2006.
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