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Governance

Mission Statement

OAGE is an association of educators, researchers, professionals, and students in Ohio dedicated to gerontological education, research and practice. The organization promotes gerontological education, supports Ohio's aging network as a resource for research and practice, and provides professional development for students, faculty and professionals.

OAGE is committed to maintaining close working relationships with the Ohio Department of Aging, the Ohio Area Agencies on Aging, Ohio's post secondary institutions, and all professional organizations and individuals in the aging network.

Purpose Statement

OAGE serves as the official technical advisory body of the Ohio Department of Aging on issues of education, training and research in aging. OAGE evolved from the Ohio Network of Educational Consultants in the Field of Aging (ONECA).