(a) There is established an Office of Higher Education. The Office of Higher Education shall administer the programs set forth in sections 10-155d , 10a-10a , 10a-11 , 10a-11a , 10a-17d , 10a-19g , 10a-34 to 10a-34f , inclusive, 10a-35 , 10a-166 , 10a-168a , 10a-169a , 10a-169b and 10a-173 . The Office of Higher Education shall be responsible for approving any action taken pursuant to sections 10a-34 to 10a-34f , inclusive, and for disseminating information throughout the state regarding postsecondary education opportunities available in the state.
(b) The Governor shall appoint a Commissioner of Higher Education in accordance with the provisions of sections 4-5 to 4-8 , inclusive. The commissioner shall have the responsibility for implementing the policies and directives of the office.