Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-1d: Office of Higher Education. Commissioner.

(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.