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Longtime UNC Charlotte athletic director announces retirement

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — UNC Charlotte athletic director Judy Rose announced Thursday on the school's website that she is retiring at the end of the 2017-18 academic year.

Rose is in her 43rd year with the university and her 28th as the Charlotte 49ers director of athletics.

"This was entirely Judy's decision and I respect her desire to enjoy retirement with her husband, Ken," said UNC Charlotte Chancellor Dr. Philip Dubois. "I will miss working with her, both personally and professionally. Her work ethic, values, integrity, commitment to student success, and understanding of college athletics will make finding her successor a most difficult challenge. She has left a legacy that will be nearly impossible to match."

Rose was the third woman to lead an NCAA Division athletics program and became the first woman named to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee.

Rose also oversaw the construction of $100 million worth of athletic facilities.

"This is a difficult announcement to make, with the love I have for the university and the athletic program. (My husband) Ken and I have talked about this for awhile and made the decision that this would be the last year. Of course, I want to honor my commitments on the committees I serve and to hosting the NCAA tournament in March.  At the same time, this announcement will allow both myself and the university the opportunity to start to take the next steps."

Dubois indicated that he will chair the search for the next athletic director and will begin immediately to establish a Search Committee and to hire a search consultant.

Rose’s last day will be June 30.

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