Simon Fraser University athletics director Theresa Hanson has stepped down from her position just four months after the school elected to eliminate the SFU football program.
In a statement, vice-provost Rummana Khan Hemani said Hanson's decision to leave was mutual.
"After careful consideration and discussion, Theresa Hanson, senior director, athletics and recreation, and SFU have come to mutual agreement that the time is right for a change in direction within athletics and recreation," Hemani said, according to CBC.
The SFU football program was in its 57th year when it was cut, causing an outcry from fans and players alike. At the time, SFU president Joy Johnson said the program was cut over "ongoing uncertainty" caused by the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference announcing it was dropping SFU football at the end of the upcoming season.
Hanson told players the decision to cut football was not financially motivated.
Players and alumni were shocked by the decision and questioned why the team wasn't given the opportunity to play out its final season.
Five players filed an injunction, which was denied by the B.C. Supreme Court, and Save SFU Football one-day fundraiser raised over $700,000 to help the team.
