Estee Beck

Estee Beck serves as the Merritt Writing Program Director at the University of California, Merced within the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts. She holds a faculty position in the Department of Global Arts, Media and Writing Studies where she directs the Karen Merritt Writing Program.

Dr. Beck's scholarly focus centers on writing studies and composition theory, with particular expertise in academic writing instruction and writing program administration. Her work emphasizes developing effective writing curricula and pedagogical approaches that support undergraduate writing development across disciplines at UC Merced.

As director of the Karen Merritt Writing Program, she oversees foundational writing courses required for all UC Merced undergraduates, shaping the university's approach to writing education and ensuring quality writing instruction throughout the curriculum. Her leadership role places her at the center of writing pedagogy and student development initiatives across the campus.