 Formerly president of the State University of New York at Albany, Swygert previously served as executive vice president of Temple University, where he was also a professor of law in the Temple University School of Law.He is a law professor, member of the Commission on Presidential Elections, Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, Zeta Phi chapter and Omega Psi Phi, Alpha chapter.Swygert resigned as president of Howard University effective June 30, 2008.