Day-to-day work is carried out through a number of principal offices, each responsible for a specific area such as student financial aid, civil rights, or research and data. Leadership sets overall priorities, while each office manages the programs and regulations within its area.
Sets overall policy priorities and oversees the Department's principal offices.
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