Office of Women's Advancement and Gender Equity

The Office of Women's Advancement and Gender Equity is a newly established office that serves the entire OSU community. The office director reports directly to the Provost and President of the university and is a member on the President's Cabinet. The office is located on the second floor in Waldo Hall central to the university campus. The mission of the office is create an environment that attracts women, that nurtures and sustains learning and working at OSU, and serves as a model around the world.  We at the WAGE office strive to create a climate change that supports equality for faculty, staff and students. To accomplish this mission the office will:

1. provide professional development opportunities for the preparation and support of women on the OSU campus.
2. promote the visibility, recognition, and advancement of women qualified by education, experience, and personal characteristics for leadership position in higher education.
3. work to eliminate barriers to women's achievement in higher education.

WAGE will strive to improve the status of women and is committed to fostering diversity in higher education leadership with regard to race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and physical ability.

We welcome your concerns, celebrations and suggestions. Feel free to call a WAGE staff member to schedule an appointment. Please be assured of the highest level of confidentiality.