Dr. Randy Floyd , Department of Psychology Distinguished Teaching Award The Distinguished Teaching Award goes to Dr. Randy Floyd , Department of Psychology . Dr. Floyd, who joined the U of M faculty in 2001, teaches courses in psychological and educational assessment. “Randy is a superb teacher, and coordinates very challenging courses while keeping students eager and motivated to learn,” says Psychology Chairman Dr. Art Graesser. “His empathy toward the problems students experience helps them achieve much more from the course.” A graduate of Hendrix College , Floyd earned master's and doctoral degrees from Indiana State University . Congratulations, Dr. Floyd .