"The selected consultant will also compare and benchmark LSU to peer universities across each related area as well as their effectiveness in supporting the University's strategic plan," LSU spokesman Ernie Ballard said Monday. "Each functional area will be analyzed and reviewed individually with specific recommendations tailored to the consultant's findings. This initiative is the next phase in ongoing efforts for improving facilities services and operations for the benefit of LSU's faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Prior phases included The Comprehensive & Strategic Master Plan and LSU's 2025 Strategic Plan. These milestone efforts provide an unprecedented opportunity that makes this the ideal time to realign LSU's facilities services and operations towards the institutional goals and objectives that have been adopted."

