Jeffrey P. Nasse is New Pima Community College Chancellor
Jeffrey P. Nasse, provost and senior VP of academic affairs and college operations at Broward College in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., was selected as the new chancellor of Pima Community College.
Nasse brings over 20 years of experience in collegiate teaching and administration across multiple areas of higher education. Besides serving as college provost, some of his roles at Broward College included senior associate VP of academic affairs, dean of the education pathway, dean of academic affairs, dean of academic resources and writing programs, associate dean of English, communication and fine arts. He also held adjunct faculty positions at Florida Atlantic University, Central Maine Community College and East Carolina University.
“I am deeply honored and humbled to join the Pima Community College family,” said Dr. Nasse. “This institution holds such an essential place in the Tucson community, and I accept this role with great pride and a tremendous sense of responsibility.”
Nasse continued: “Education can be such a transformational opportunity for our entire community. As I step into the position of chancellor, I am certainly mindful of the great work that has been done before me and all the dedicated professionals who have contributed to the accomplishments of this great institution.”
Nasse was selected after a nationwide search conducted by Anthem Executive and vetting by a 20-member Chancellor’s Search Advisory Committee made up of college and community members. He also participated in a series of on-campus meetings and a public forum.
“As we embark on this exciting journey together, let us extend our warmest welcome to Jeffrey Nasse,” said Theresa Riel, PCC governing board chair. “His arrival marks a significant milestone for all of us, and we look forward to working closely under his guidance to continue our tradition of academic distinction and community engagement all while furthering our students’ successes.
After receiving an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps in 1994, Nasse attended East Carolina University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in communication in 1999 and a master’s degree in English in 2002. He completed his doctorate in educational leadership and research methodology at Florida Atlantic University in 2013.
