About
Charles DeSassure, a leader in cybersecurity education, serves as dean of the business and information technology division at Rose State College. He has been successful in serving community colleges in Texas, Virginia, and Oklahoma. He has experience as a two-time dean, department chair, Achieve the Dream campus coordinator, faculty association president, and tenure professor. He is an academic leader who encourages collaboration and believes that students deserve access to and support resources to be successful in higher education. After three years of teaching in public schools in South Carolina, he worked as an information technology (IT) professional in the private sector for ten years, providing computer networking and security solutions to clients throughout the country. He has worked at the community college level for over two decades.
DeSassure holds a doctorate in computer science with a specialization in cybersecurity and information assurance from Colorado Technical University, a master’s in information and resources management from Webster University, a bachelor’s in business administration management from Claflin College (now Claflin University), and an associate in computer technology from Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. The University of Massachusetts Amherst awarded him a graduate certificate in higher education leadership and administration. DeSassure completed the Harvard University Management Development Program (MDP), National Council on Black American Affairs (NCBAA) Leadership Development Institute, and Stanford University Advanced Computer Security Program. In addition, he is a Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP).
Being active in various professional and community organizations has led him to write the International Project SEED (Sigma Economic Empowerment Development) initiative, which is now included in the improved Business Program for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. The focus of the initiative is on financial management and homeownership.
Specialization/Teaching/Research Interest
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Enterprise security management and infrastructure
Information security risk management
IT organizational and leadership
Secure computer programming
DeSassure holds a doctorate in computer science with a specialization in cybersecurity and information assurance from Colorado Technical University, a master’s in information and resources management from Webster University, a bachelor’s in business administration management from Claflin College (now Claflin University), and an associate in computer technology from Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. The University of Massachusetts Amherst awarded him a graduate certificate in higher education leadership and administration. DeSassure completed the Harvard University Management Development Program (MDP), National Council on Black American Affairs (NCBAA) Leadership Development Institute, and Stanford University Advanced Computer Security Program. In addition, he is a Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP).
Being active in various professional and community organizations has led him to write the International Project SEED (Sigma Economic Empowerment Development) initiative, which is now included in the improved Business Program for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. The focus of the initiative is on financial management and homeownership.
Specialization/Teaching/Research Interest
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Enterprise security management and infrastructure
Information security risk management
IT organizational and leadership
Secure computer programming
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News
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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