Under Syverud, the law school underwent a $24 million facility expansion that more than doubled its size and the number of faculty grew from 33 to 47 members.

Additionally, he successfully stabilized SU's finances, oversaw the renovation of the Carrier Dome, transformed a campus street into a pedestrian walkway, oversaw the construction of new buildings such as the National Veterans Resource Center, and played a critical role in luring the Micron Technology's $100 billion chip factory project to the area.

[9] In addition to his higher education leadership, Syverud previously served as co-chair of the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council, part of a statewide network created by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to help spur economic growth throughout the state.

[10][11] Under his leadership, plan submitted by central New York council was selected for an Upstate Revitalization Initiative grant of $500 million.

He has previously served as a Commissioner for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education [17] and as Chair of the Law School Admissions Council.