Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud to Chair Atlantic Coast Conference Council of Presidents

Thursday, August 1, 2019, By News Staff

黑料不打烊 President and Chancellor Kent Syverud was named chair of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Council of Presidents for the 2019-20 academic year. The council advises the ACC on matters of common interest to the member institutions that may affect the conference as a whole.

Syverud also serves as chair of the National Collegiate Athletic Association鈥檚 Ad Hoc Committee on Sports Wagering.

鈥淚 look forward to working with my fellow chancellors and presidents to support the ACC鈥檚 critical priorities, including the launch of the ACC Network. It represents great potential for our member schools to gain broader exposure for all of our programs and student-athletes,鈥 says Syverud.

鈥淭he experienced leadership of our ACC member institutions is a big reason for our conference鈥檚 continued success,鈥 says ACC Commissioner John Swofford. 鈥淚鈥檓 confident Chancellor Syverud鈥檚 vision will continue to enhance the Atlantic Coast Conference during the 2019-20 academic year.鈥