Diane E. Beck, Pharm.D. is Director of Educational Initiatives in the College of Pharmacy at University of Florida. In her previous position as Professor and Director of Experiential Education in the School of Pharmacy at Auburn University., her responsibilities included the Introductory and Advanced Practice Experience Program; the Experiential Program Faculty Development; the Student Assessment and Program Evaluation; and Outcomes Assessment (Milestone Exams) for the Entry-Level Pharm.D. Program. She received her B.S. and Pharm.D. degrees from the University of Florida. Her research interests and publications focused in the areas of experiential education and assessment of student performance. Her leadership activities within the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) have included:

Chair, Pharmacy Practice Section
Chair-Elect, Council of Faculties
Member, Academic Affairs Committee
Chair-Elect, Council of Outcomes Assessment Committee

Dr. Beck has also served on the Editorial Board of the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.