ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — After less than a year on the job, Cowley County President Clark Williams has abruptly resigned.

Williams resigned from the college in Arkansas City Thursday amid complaints about his decision to eliminate the college’s soccer programs.

The Arkansas City Traveler reports more than 200 people attended a special meeting of the Cowley College Board of Trustees Wednesday to express concern about the college’s direction. The trustees met in closed session and no action was taken at the meeting.

Williams’ tenure also included the firing of men’s basketball coach Tommy DeSalme, the resignation of veteran administrator Charles McKown and the impending retirement of longtime softball coach Ed Hargrove.

Tony Crouch, executive vice president of business services for the college, will serve as interim president, effective Friday.