David M. Takitaki

David M. Takitaki

Adjunct Instructor Level 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Phone: (231) 591-2366
Email: [email protected]

Education

• MA, Western MI University, Political Science
• BA, Michigan State University, Political Science

Biography

David Takitaki came to Ferris State University in 2017 after having taught at Adrian College and Muskegon Community College. He graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and completed his graduate work at Western Michigan University.

Professor Takitaki has taught at the collegiate level for more than ten years, and during that time he has founded and directed programs in experiential learning as well as simulation diplomacy. He has also served as an author, television host, debate moderator, forum leader and political consultant.

Presentations

• Oral Presentation
  Takitaki, D. M., “The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King,” Harbor Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Muskegon, MI, (April 2019).
• Oral Presentation
  Takitaki, D. M., Equity PAC Labor Series, “The role of Labor in the community – now and in the future,” (March 2019).
• Oral Presentation
  Takitaki, D. M., “An Evening with Dr. Martin Luther King,” Frauenthal Theater, Muskegon, (October 2017).
• Oral Presentation
  Takitaki, D. M., Global Awareness Festival, “Life on the Island of Tonga: Food, Flowers and Family.” Muskegon Community College, Muskegon, MI, (February 2015).
• Exhibit
  Takitaki, D. M., Annual Conference, “A Comparative Analysis of the Arab Awakening,” Midwest Institute for International and Intercultural Education, (April 2013).
• Oral Presentation
  Takitaki, D. M. (Author & Presenter), Howe, P. J. (Author), “Interdisciplinary Teaching and the Model Arab League”, “Learning Through Simulations,” Midwest Political Science Association, (April 2010).
• Oral Presentation
  Takitaki, D. M., "The Supreme (Court) consequences of the Obama Election,” Muskegon County Bar Association, (November 2008).
• Oral Presentation
  Takitaki, D. M. (Panelist), Panel, "2008 Election Issues," Michigan Conference of Sociologists, (October 2008).
• Oral Presentation
  Takitaki, D. M., "International Affiars / Simulation Diplomacy Clinic," Adrian College, Adrian, Michigan, (February 2008).
• Oral Presentation
  Takitaki, D. M. (Presenter), Global Awareness Festival, "North Korea and International Nuclear Policy," Muskegon, MI, (February 2008).