Charlotte, N.C. (November 4, 2015) – Queens University of Charlotte's Director of Athletics Jeannie King has announced her resignation. King has led Queens Athletics with integrity and passion since 1998. Under her leadership, Queens has increased its number of NCAA teams from 10 to 21, and its number of student athletes by 280%. King says, "With the support and collaborative efforts of a phenomenal leadership team, we have been able to accomplish more in 17 years than I ever thought imaginable. My hope has always been that when the time came for me to move forward, it would be a good day. I can honestly say, it's a great day for Queens Athletics."
 
Queens President Dr. Pamela Davies says, "We have spent 15 years working toward a common goal of advancing Queens Athletics and have been great partners along the way. We are truly honored for the leadership Jeannie has provided our athletics program. We extend our congratulations and continued well wishes in her future endeavors."
 
During her tenure, Queens Athletics has flourished on and off the field. Queens student-athletes have earned national academic recognition among their peers including an NCAA Elite 89 recipient and 26 Academic All-American winners. Last year marked the sixth consecutive year that the Royals have tallied a GPA of 3.0 or better. The Royals have also celebrated numerous milestones on the field, on the court and in the pool, including:
 

• 34 NCAA Division II Individual National Championship Titles
• 2 NCAA Division II Team National Championship Titles
• 4 NCAA Division II Elite 8 Tournament Appearances
• 69 NCAA Division II Tournament Appearances
• 51 Conference Championship Titles
• 312 All-American Winners

 
During King's tenure, Queens invested $42.5 million in its athletics facilities, including Queens Sports Complex at Marion Diehl Park and the recently opened, state-of-the-art Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation on main campus.
 
In 1993, King began her leadership role at Queens as the women's basketball head coach.  During her tenure she led the Royals to its highest regional ranking – No. 8 in the southeast. She was named conference coach of the year twice, won the conference championship in 2001 and still holds the school's record for most wins in a season. She ranks as the most successful women's basketball coach in Queens' history.  
 
King will leave Queens effective December 31. A national search will begin immediately for King's successor.  Associate Athletic Director Cherie Swarthout will serve as interim athletic director.