Academic Affairs and Capital Projects

Joshua Beck works closely with academic leadership to ensure the Dean Woodward’s academic priorities are successfully implemented. He also oversees strategic planning for Divisional IT and facilities. Prior to joining the Dean’s team in 2014, Beck served as founding Executive Director for the Neubauer Collegium on Culture & Society (2012-14) and in multiple roles in the interdisciplinary Center for Latin American Studies (2000-12). He earned an M.A. in Latin American & Caribbean Studies from the University of Chicago and a B.A. with double-major in English and Anthropology from Macalester College.