Welcome Dr. Jeffrey P. Nasse
Chancellor, Pima Community College

Dr. Nasse brings over 20 years of experience in collegiate teaching and administration across multiple areas of higher education. Besides serving as college Provost at Broward College, his other administrative roles included Senior Associate Vice President 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 and Associate Professor of English. He has also held adjunct faculty positions at Florida Atlantic University, Central Maine Community College and East Carolina University.

After receiving an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps in 1994, Dr. Nasse attended East Carolina University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication in 1999 and a Master of Arts in English in 2002. He completed his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Research Methodology at Florida Atlantic University in 2013. Dr. Nasse assumed the Chancellorship of Pima Community College on August 5, 2024.

Dr. Nasse has demonstrated an aptitude for forging highly effective teams that have generated tangible student success results, including:

• Improved student outcomes in Computer Science, Health Science and Education programs
• Scaling accelerated online and flexible learning modalities for students
• Increased graduation rates

“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. 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. Leadership is about serving and uplifting each other. I look forward to working collaboratively with our board, faculty and staff, and community partners in our shared mission to support student success. Thank you for welcoming me and my family into this incredible community. I am truly excited about the journey ahead and the many opportunities we will explore together.”

On Leadership – “As your Chancellor, my leadership approach is guided by the fundamental principle that students and their success must be the driving factor for every decision we make at Pima Community College.  This will require collaboration at multiple levels, including a commitment to shared governance. And, importantly, we need an intentional commitment to continually improving communication at various levels across the institution to strengthen our trust in each other as we accomplish the mission.”

First 100 Days – “Earlier in my tenure, I announced a plan for my first 100 days at the College – Listening, Learning and Leading.  The main goal is to engage you in a structured process of listening and learning to help me understand PCC’s strengths as well as any opportunities for improvement.  This leadership journey will engage students, faculty, staff, our Governing Board and our community partners in an active and collaborative dialogue on the overall direction of the college.”

On Student Success – “One of the great joys of working at a community college is that we serve a richly diverse population, and it is our responsibility to ensure that every individual has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background. This means addressing systemic barriers, amplifying the voices of those who have been historically underrepresented, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.”