Ohio Program Evaluators' Group

OPEG was founded in 1980 by program evaluators in mental health organizations. Since then, it has grown to a vibrant organization of evaluators across Ohio and in neighboring states and represents a cross section of agencies, institutions, and fields.

To provide problem solving ideas and tools to equip practitioners and others to improve the quality of evaluation

To elevate the field of evaluation in Ohio

A non-profit network for evaluators in Ohio
A regional affiliate of the American Evaluation Association
An organization of over 100 active members
A network of more than 500 evaluators
A volunteer-run organization with no paid staff

Seeks to promote quality evaluation and research as critical components of service delivery programs in Ohio
Supports those who conduct evaluations, whether part- or full-time
Is open to anyone with an interest in evaluation, students as well as professionals

Click here for our listing of Calls for Proposals.

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Upcoming OPEG Committee Meetings & Training Opportunities

There are no upcoming events at this time. Check back in a few days or let your committee chair know if a meeting is missing.

The OPEG Board wishes to thank everyone that attended the 2017 Spring Exchange last week.

Left to right: Natalie Wilson, Cheryl Marcus, TJ Horwood, Asli Buldum, Jean Harper, Michael Levin, Tom Williams, Lana Rucks.

Thank you to Dr. Lori Wingate for her keynote address at the Spring Exchange.

View the Agenda!

Registration Closed

Upcoming OPEG events

OPEG Summer 2017 Stats Workshop

14 Jul 2017 9:00 AM • Otterbein University, Roush Hall 212 Computer Lab

OPEG Fall Workshop 2017: Expanding Your Toolkit

29 Sep 2017 8:00 AM • Clark State Community College, Brinkman Educational Center: 100 South Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45502

Other upcoming events

Visitor Studies Association Annual Conference

18 Jul 2017 3:00 PM • Columbus, OH

Elections Nominations Open!

It is time again for OPEG Board elections. This year there are two officer openings (Secretary and Vice President) and two at-large member openings, one of which is specifically for a student member. In order to have a robust election and diverse, representative Board we encourage all members to consider running for these open positions. See more information here.

Send nominations to Thom Craig.

Nominations Announcement

OPEG is currently seeking nominations for the 2017 OPEG Awards.

OPEG is pleased to announce a call for nominations for outstanding achievement in promoting and providing program evaluation during 2015/2016. The awards will be presented during our Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony during the 2017 Spring Exchange.

Click to go to the Awards Page to make nominations.