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Dr. Beck is Associate Dean for Curricular Affairs and Accreditation, Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, University of Florida. Before that, she taught at Auburn University between 1979 and 2004, where she served as Professor Emerita with Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy. Her professional practice experiences have included providing pharmacy consultations in a pediatric neurology clinic, leading a Pharmacokinetic Consultation Service at two medical centers. Beck has fulfilled a variety of administrative responsibilities including Director of Educational Initiatives, Director of the Office of Experiential Learning, Director of the Post-BS Pharm.D. program, and Outcomes Assessment Leader.

• Distinguished Leadership Award. Awarded by University of Florida Office of Information Technology. October 2009.
• WPPD Faculty Service Award. Awarded for outstanding contributions to the WPPD Program. December 2007.
• White Coat Ceremony Recognition. In recognition for serving as keynote speaker at the University of Oklahoma. White Coat Ceremony. March 2006.
• Chalmers Distinguished Educator Award. Awarded by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. July 2004.
• Innovations in Teaching Portfolio Competition Award. Co-awarded with Janelle Krueger by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. July 2003.
• Ashby Lecture Tribute Award. University of Oklahoma, College of Pharmacy. March 2000.
• Visiting Professor Recognition. In recognition for contributions to the Kuwait University, Faculty of Pharmacy. March 2000.
• Distinguished Service Award. Auburn University � School of Pharmacy. June 1996.
• Innovations in Teaching Competition Finalist. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Jul 1994.
• Rufus A. Lyman Award. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy � Outstanding Journal Publication in 1989. July 1990.
• Outstanding Young Women of America. January 1983.

• Blouin RA, Riffee WH, Robinson ET, Beck DE, Green C, Joyner PU, Persky AM, Pollack GM. Roles of innovation in education delivery. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2009;73(8) Article 154.
• Kerr RA, Beck DE, Doss J, Draugalis JR, Huang E, Irwin A, Patel A, Raehl C, Reed B, Speedie MK, Maine LL, Athay A. Building a sustainable System of Leadership Development for Pharmacy: Report of the 2008-9 Argus Commission. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2009; 73 (8) Article S5.
• Anderson C, Bates I, Beck D, Brock TP, Futter B, Mercer H, Rouse M, Whitmarsh W. Wuliji T, Yonemura A. The WHO UNESCO FIP Pharmacy Education Taskforce. Human Resources for Health. 2009;7:45-52.
• Wells BG, Beck DE, Drugalis J, Kerr B, Maine LL, Plaza CM, Speedie MK. Report of the 2007-8 Argus Commission: What Future Awaits Beyond Pharmaceutical Care? American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2008;72(Supp) Article S8.
• Anderson C, Bates I, Beck D, Brock T, Futter B, Mercer H, Rouse M, Wuliji T, Yonemura A. (Pharmacy Education Taskforce). FIP Pharmacy Education Taskforce � Enabling Concerted and Collective Global Action. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2008;72 (6) Article 127.
• Anderson C, Bates I, Beck D, Brock T, Futter B, Mercer H, Rouse M, Wuliji T, Yonemura A. (Pharmacy Education Taskforce). Global Pharmacy Education Consultation � Consensus for Action. International Pharmacy Journal. 2008.
• Nahata MC (Chair), Beck DE, Draugalis JR, Flynn A, Kerr RA, Wells BG. The Academy�s Agenda for Improving the Safety of Medication Use: Report of the 2006-7 Argus Commission. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 71(6) Article S18 2007. (http://www.ajpe.org/aj7106/aj7106S18/aj7106S18.pdf)
• Pharmacy Education Taskforce. (Beck DE, Member) Developing Pharmacy Education: FIP-WHO Pharmacy Education Taskforce. International Pharmacy Journal. 21 (1) August 2007.
• Beck DE. 2015: Now that our vision is clearer, we realize what is still fuzzy. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2006;70:Article 111.
• Beck DE. Learning Communities and Sustaining Excellence. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2006;69:Article 80.
• FIP-WHO Pharmacy Education Taskforce. (Beck DE, Member) FIP Roundtable Consultation on Pharmacy Education: Developing a Global Vision and Action Plan. International Pharmacy Journal. 20(1) December 2006.
• Beck DE. Integrating Outcomes Assessment into Optometry Education: A Strategic Guide for Enhancing Student Learning. Optometric Education (Journal of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry). Volume 28, Winter 2003.
• Beck DE, Krueger JK, Byrd D. Experiential Learning: Transitioning Students From Civility to Professionalism. .Journal of Pharmacy Teaching. June 2002.
• Beck DE. How Can We Be Better Tomorrow Than We Are Today: Honest Conversations. (Council of Faculties � Editorial) American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2002;66:336-337.
• Beck DE. Where Will We Be Tomorrow? We Need a 2020 Vision. (Council of Faculties � Editorial) American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2002; 66:208-210.
• Beck DE. Pharmacy Educators: Can an Evidence-Based Approach Make Your Instruction Better Tomorrow Than Today? (Council of Faculties � Editorial) American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2002; 66:87-88.
• Beck DE. Pharmacy Faculty: How Can We Be Better Tomorrow Than We Are Today? (Council of Faculties � Editorial) American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2001; 65:423-424.
• Beck DE. Performance-Based Assessment: Using Pre-established Criteria and Continuous Feedback to Enhance a Student�s Ability to Perform Practice Tasks. Journal of Pharmacy Practice. 2000;13:347-364.
• Beck DE. Outcomes-based Practice Experiences. Pharmacotherapy. 2000:20(10 Pt 2):297S-306S).
• Hollenbeck RG, Beck DE, Chase PA, Davis PJ, Fielding DW, Roche VF, Haist SA. Chair Report for the Academic Affairs Committee, American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 63(Winter Suppl),7S-13S(1999).
• Kochan, FK, Anderson-Harper HM, Beck DE. Collaboration: An essential element in curricular reform. Journal of Pharmacy Teaching. 1998;6:39-51.
• Thomas SG, Beck DE, Janer AL. Effect of a Continuous Pharmacy Practice Experience on Student Attitudes, Motivation, and Communication Skills. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 1997;61:125-31.
• Beck DE, Thomas SG, Janer AL. Introductory Practice Experiences: A conceptual Framework. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.1996;60:122-31.
• Thomas SG, Janer AL, Beck DE. A Continuous Community Pharmacy Practice Experience: Design and Evaluation of Instructional Materials. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 1996;60:4-12.
• Beck DE, O'Sullivan PS, Boh L. Increasing the Accuracy of Observer Ratings by Enhancing Cognitive Processing. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 1995;59:228-235.
• Beck DE, Boh L., O'Sullivan PS. Evaluating Student Performance In The Experiential Setting With Confidence. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 1995;59:236-247.
• Beck, D.E., Aceves-Blumenthal, C., Jirak, J., et al., Recognizing Volunteer Practitioners Through Intrinsic and Extrinsic Incentives. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 1995;59:105-112.
• Beck, DE, Rodman D, Pharmacokinetics Involves Lifelong Learning: The PILL Program. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 1995;59:66-72.
• Campagna KD, Boh LE, Beck DE, Brown TA, Caiola SM, Johnson SJ, Jungnickel PW, Kawahara NE, Morris NC, Tostenson CA. Standards and Guidelines for Pharmacy Practice Experience Programs. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 1994;58(Suppl):35S - 47S.
• Beck DE, Aceves-Blumenthal CA, Carson R, Culley J, Dawson K, Hotchkiss G, Jirak J, Kawahara N, Morris N, Noguchi J.
• Factors Contributing To Volunteer Practitioner-Faculty Vitality. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 1993;57:305-12.
• Beck DE, McMillan D. Activity Analysis of Pharm.D. Clerkship Instruction. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 1992;56:36-43.
• Beck DE, Clayton G. Validity and Reliability Of An Instrument That Evaluates Pharm.D. Student Performance During A Patient Presentation. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 1990;54:268-74.
• Beck DE, Bradley E, Farringer JA. Predicting Need For Pharmacokinetic Consultation Follow-up Using Discriminant Analysis. Clinical Pharmacy. 1988;7:681-8.
• Beck DE, Farringer JA, Ravis WR, Robinson, A. Accuracy of Three Methods For Predicting Concentrations of Free Phenytoin. Clinical Pharmacy. 1987;6:888-94.
• Beck DE, Ravis WR, Snead OC. Accuracy of Five Methods For Predicting Phenobarbital Concentrations in Pediatric Patients. Clinical Pharmacy. 1986;5:754-9.
• Beck DE, Applied Pharmacokinetics: Course Description and Retrospective Evaluation. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 1984;48:250-5.
• Beck DE, Freeman B, Moore C. Toxicities With Intravenous and Subcutaneous Administration of a Petroleum Distillate. Drug Intelligence and Clinical Pharmacy. 1981;15:693-4.
• Beck DE, Fennell RS, Yost RL, Robinson JD, Geary D, Richards GA. Evaluation of a Medication Compliance-Education Program for Pediatric Renal Transplant Patients. Journal of Pediatrics. 1980;96:1094-7.