The University’s administration is no exception to the substantial changes happening lately.
Manship faculty member Ralph Izard has accepted the position of interim dean of the Manship School of Mass Communication for two years. 
“Ralph Izard is a long-time faculty member and one of the most respected academic leaders in mass communication,” said former Manship Dean Jack Hamilton in a press release. “There is no one better equipped to lead the Manship School.”Izard comes from a lifetime of journalism experience, including 32 years at the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University and 12 as director. He has been a part of the Manship faculty since 2001 and has made advances with the Forum on Media Diversity.
The change in administration came about when Hamilton accepted the position of provost in June. He stepped down as Manship dean June 30 and began his tenure as provost July 1. “I’m looking forward to working with the great faculty of the Manship School and continuing to work with Jack Hamilton as the provost,” Izard said in a press release. “I’m proud of the progress the school has made in recent years, and I hope that during my brief tenure, we can continue that development and help make the LSU community proud of our program.”Chancellor Michael Martin said he thinks Hamilton will convert his commitment from the Manship program to the whole institution.
“I figure if I went outside for a provost now, it would cost 10 instructor positions,” Martin said at the June Staff Senate meeting.  Speaking about the provost position and several dean positions to be filled, Martin said picking faculty from within the University is a better choice in most cases.”Going inside right now is more prudent,” Martin said. “Anyone who would join this game right now is someone we don’t want.”
Martin said Hamilton has agreed to serve “two years and not a minute more” as provost.–Contact Catherine Threlkeld at [email protected]