Clark Swisher's commitment to N.S.U. and his efforts for the community exemplified his love of athletics and his desire for students to achieve educational excellence. He served as head football coach from 1946 to 1966, head basketball coach from 1946 to 1955, head track coach from 1946 to 1959, athletic director from 1955 to 1981, and president of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics from 1978 to 1979.