About
Dr. Charles DeSassure is the Dean of Technology at Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont, Texas, where he provides academic leadership for the Industrial & Engineering and Manufacturing & Trades departments, and a member of the executive leadership team.
Dr. DeSassure holds a doctorate in computer science with a concentration in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Colorado Technical University. His academic background also includes a master’s in information and resources management from Webster University, a bachelor’s in business administration management from Claflin University, and an associate in computer technology from Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. Additionally, he earned a graduate certificate in higher educational leadership and administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. DeSassure also completed Harvard University (Management Development Program), Stanford University (Advanced Computer Security Program), and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Project-Based Learning Institute Program), among others. He is a Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP).
A nationally recognized leader in cybersecurity education and workforce development, he is a founding faculty member of the Cybersecurity Program at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas, he played a key role in shaping one of the region’s premier training pipelines. His leadership also helped Rose State College in Midwest City become the first community college in Oklahoma to offer a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity—an achievement that expanded access to advanced technical education in the state. Additionally, he contributed to the development of an accelerated three-year bachelor’s degree in computer science at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, further demonstrating his commitment to innovative academic programming and student success.
Earlier, as STEM Dean at Thomas Nelson Community College (now Virginia Peninsula Community College), he managed programs in Engineering, Sciences, Mathematics, IT, Computer Science, and advanced technical fields such as Mechatronics, Unmanned Systems, and Welding. He also launched two certificate programs and enhanced transfer pathways.
Dr. Charles DeSassure has over two decades of experience in higher education, having served as a department chair and professor in computer science and cybersecurity. His career also includes three years as a public-school teacher in South Carolina, where he laid the foundation for his commitment to student development and academic excellence.
Prior to his work in education, Dr. DeSassure spent ten years in the private sector as an IT professional, holding key roles such as MIS Manager, Systems Analyst, LAN Administrator, and Programmer—experience that continues to inform his practical, industry-aligned approach to teaching and leadership.
Dr. DeSassure holds a doctorate in computer science with a concentration in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Colorado Technical University. His academic background also includes a master’s in information and resources management from Webster University, a bachelor’s in business administration management from Claflin University, and an associate in computer technology from Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. Additionally, he earned a graduate certificate in higher educational leadership and administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. DeSassure also completed Harvard University (Management Development Program), Stanford University (Advanced Computer Security Program), and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Project-Based Learning Institute Program), among others. He is a Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP).
A nationally recognized leader in cybersecurity education and workforce development, he is a founding faculty member of the Cybersecurity Program at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas, he played a key role in shaping one of the region’s premier training pipelines. His leadership also helped Rose State College in Midwest City become the first community college in Oklahoma to offer a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity—an achievement that expanded access to advanced technical education in the state. Additionally, he contributed to the development of an accelerated three-year bachelor’s degree in computer science at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, further demonstrating his commitment to innovative academic programming and student success.
Earlier, as STEM Dean at Thomas Nelson Community College (now Virginia Peninsula Community College), he managed programs in Engineering, Sciences, Mathematics, IT, Computer Science, and advanced technical fields such as Mechatronics, Unmanned Systems, and Welding. He also launched two certificate programs and enhanced transfer pathways.
Dr. Charles DeSassure has over two decades of experience in higher education, having served as a department chair and professor in computer science and cybersecurity. His career also includes three years as a public-school teacher in South Carolina, where he laid the foundation for his commitment to student development and academic excellence.
Prior to his work in education, Dr. DeSassure spent ten years in the private sector as an IT professional, holding key roles such as MIS Manager, Systems Analyst, LAN Administrator, and Programmer—experience that continues to inform his practical, industry-aligned approach to teaching and leadership.
