Dr. Reginald Martin, Department of English Distinguished Teaching Award The Distinguished Teaching Award goes to Dr. Reginald Martin , Department of English . Dr. Martin is coordinator of the African-American literature program and past director of the professional writing programs. “Dr. Martin goes to great lengths to help students, often becoming their advocate,” says Tabachnick. “He is very popular because students perceive him as helpful and friendly.” Martin holds five earned degrees, including an MFA from Norwich University and a doctorate from the University of Tulsa . Congratulations, Dr. Martin.