The transition team that’ll begin moving LSU toward designated President Wade Rousse‘s tenure will start work on Wednesday, Rousse said.

“My exact start date in Baton Rouge is still being determined,” Rousse said. “However, the work of leading LSU begins today.”

Rousse went on to say that the transition efforts will begin Wednesday, led by Jason French, “a valued and trusted adviser.” French will begin meeting with executive leadership at LSU, Rousse said.

French was in attendance at the Board of Supervisors proceedings Wednesday and is a consultant in government affairs based in Baton Rouge.

Rousse also said that he and Executive Vice President and Chancellor Jim Dalton, also voted into that role Tuesday, will work to come up with a detailed restructuring plan within 30 days. That will include an organizational chart and an evaluation of system-wide leadership roles.

“We’re going to see those interim positions and open positions and see if we really need them as we redesign them, and think about efficiencies throughout the entire organization,” Rousse said. “I am a structure and efficiency junkie.”