Release courtesy of Beloit College

BELOIT, WI - Peggy Carl, the athletic director at Beloit College since 2008, has resigned her position at the college for personal reasons. Carl, who came to Beloit from Occidental College in Los Angeles, coached highly successful swimming and diving programs there and at Carleton College.

"It was a difficult decision but one that made the most sense for me at this time. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Beloit," said Carl prior to the announcement.

"As Peggy Carl moves on from Beloit, I offer my appreciation for her 6 years of strong service to the college and acknowledge the positive impacts she made on our athletic programs and the experiences of our student-athletes," said Dean of Students Christina Klawitter in an email to the college community. Klawitter oversees the college's athletic program, as well as the college's student and residential life programs.

As a part of this transition, Tim Schmiechen, current men's soccer coach and associate athletic director, will succeed Carl as Beloit's next Director of Athletics and Recreation.

Schmiechen, who has been at Beloit College since 1990, is the winningest coach in Midwest Conference history. The men's soccer team is currently in the midst of its 2014 season and Schmiechen is expected to continue as head coach for the foreseeable future.

In an email to the Beloit College campus, Klawitter wrote, "Tim has been at Beloit College since 1990 and has served as Associate Athletic Director for the past 8 years; without question, these experiences have prepared him well to take on this role. For those of you who have had the privilege of getting to know Tim, I suspect you will agree that his deep understanding of and commitment to the college and to the success of our students; his history of success in recruiting quality students to the college; and his capacity for bridge building across the college will serve him well as director."