About
Dr. Charles DeSassure is a nationally recognized leader in computer science and cybersecurity education. He is a founding faculty member of the Cybersecurity Program at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas, where he helped establish one of the region’s premier training pipelines. His leadership also enabled Rose State College in Midwest City to become the first community college in Oklahoma to offer a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity—an achievement that expanded access to advanced technical education across the state. Additionally, Dr. DeSassure contributed to the development of an accelerated three-year bachelor’s degree in computer science at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, underscoring his commitment to innovative academic programming and student success.
Dr. Charles DeSassure serves as the Dean of Technology at Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont, Texas. In this role, he provides academic leadership for the Industrial & Engineering and Manufacturing & Trades departments and is a member of the institute’s instructional leadership team.
Dr. DeSassure earned a Doctorate in Computer Science with a concentration in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Colorado Technical University. His academic credentials also include:
Previously, as STEM Dean at Virginia Peninsula Community College, he oversaw programs in Engineering, Sciences, Mathematics, IT, Computer Science, and advanced technical fields such as Mechatronics, Unmanned Systems, and Welding. During his tenure, he launched two certificate programs and strengthened transfer pathways for students.
With over two decades of experience in higher education, Dr. DeSassure has served as a department chair and professor in Computer Science and Cybersecurity. His career began with three years as a public-school teacher in South Carolina, laying the foundation for his lifelong commitment to student success and academic excellence.
Before transitioning to 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 shape his industry-focused approach to teaching and leadership.
Dr. Charles DeSassure serves as the Dean of Technology at Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont, Texas. In this role, he provides academic leadership for the Industrial & Engineering and Manufacturing & Trades departments and is a member of the institute’s instructional leadership team.
Dr. DeSassure earned a Doctorate in Computer Science with a concentration in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Colorado Technical University. His academic credentials also include:
- Master’s in Information and Resources Management – Webster University
- Bachelor’s in Business Administration (Management) – Claflin University
- Associate in Computer Technology – Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
- Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership and Administration – University of Massachusetts Amherst
Previously, as STEM Dean at Virginia Peninsula Community College, he oversaw programs in Engineering, Sciences, Mathematics, IT, Computer Science, and advanced technical fields such as Mechatronics, Unmanned Systems, and Welding. During his tenure, he launched two certificate programs and strengthened transfer pathways for students.
With over two decades of experience in higher education, Dr. DeSassure has served as a department chair and professor in Computer Science and Cybersecurity. His career began with three years as a public-school teacher in South Carolina, laying the foundation for his lifelong commitment to student success and academic excellence.
Before transitioning to 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 shape his industry-focused approach to teaching and leadership.
