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David Turi serves as Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Business Programs at Felician University's School of Business and Information Sciences, where he teaches accounting and business analytics courses. With over 20 years of industry experience in entertainment and media, including roles as controller for international talent agencies and analyst for a Dow Jones company, he brings practical expertise to academia.
His educational background includes:
- BBA in Managerial Accounting from Pace University, NY
- MBA in Managerial Accounting from Fairleigh Dickenson University, NJ
- PhD in Higher Education Leadership, Management and Policy from Seton Hall University, NJ (2012)
Professor Turi's research centers on student engagement and development within faith-based institutions, particularly examining character formation through the National Survey of Student Engagement. His work extends to ethical decision-making in business education, assessment of online instruction, and accountability systems in higher education. He actively explores how Franciscan mission principles animate campus life and influence institutional effectiveness.
His publication record reveals consistent focus on assessment methodologies and mission-driven education, with recurring themes of ethical integration in business curricula and solutions for evaluating diverse student populations. Recent work emphasizes practical applications of voluntary accountability frameworks in educational outcomes assessment.
Award recognition includes:
- Distinguished Research Award from the Allied Academies
As a permanent member of Felician's Franciscan Center for Mission Integration, he educates secular faculty in Franciscan traditions while serving on the Institutional Assessment Council to guide college-wide evaluation systems. His leadership bridges academic administration with mission-focused educational practices, particularly in strengthening ethical frameworks across business programs.
