20 U.S.C. § 3426: Liaison for Proprietary Institutions of Higher Education

There shall be in the Department a Liaison for Proprietary Institutions of Higher Education, who shall be an officer of the Department appointed by the Secretary. has attained a certificate or degree from a proprietary institution of higher education; or has been employed in a proprietary institution setting for not less than 5 years. serve as the principal advisor to the Secretary on matters affecting proprietary institutions of higher education; provide guidance to programs within the Department that involve functions affecting proprietary institutions of higher education; and the outreach programs in the numerous Federal departments and agencies that administer education and job training programs; collaborative business and education partnerships; and education programs located in, and involving, rural areas.