It’s classtime! Today it was announced that The Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music at New York University has appointed Swizz Beatz as the departments first Producer In Residence.

“I’m excited to be able to take my many years of experience in the music business and use it as an example to instruct students,” remarked Swizz Beatz. “The invitation from Mr. Davis and Professor Rabhan is humbling and I’m honored.”

For the remainder of  the 2010/2011 semester, Swizz will participate in group lectures, mentoring, and music critiques.