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ASQ is a global community of experts and the leading authority on quality in all fields, organizations, and industries.
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As a professional association, ASQ advances the professional development, credentials, knowledge and information services, membership community, and advocacy on behalf of its more than 85,000 members worldwide. As champion of the quality movement, ASQ members are driven by a sense of responsibility to enrich their lives, to improve their workplaces and communities, and to make the world a better place by applying quality tools, techniques, and systems.

Long-known as the American Society for Quality and established in 1946, ASQ has been the sole administrator of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program Award since 1991. ASQ marks the 25th anniversary of its International Team Excellence Award at the World Conference on Quality and Improvement in 2010. ASQs participation and influence in international standards includes its role as the administrator of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group of the ISO 26000 standard on social responsibility, to be released in 2010. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., ASQ supports membership services and business operations through ASQ Global, ASQ China, ASQ Mexico and ASQ India; with ASQ WorldPartners around the globe; and through its work with ANAB and RABQSA.

History
ASQ has been at the forefront of the quality movement for almost 60 years. Headquartered in Milwaukee, ASQ traces its beginnings to the end of World War II, as quality experts and manufacturers sought ways to sustain the many quality-improvement techniques used during wartime. ASQ has played a crucial role in upholding these standards from the past while, at the same time, championing continued innovation in the field of quality. By the end of the 1970s, the principles of quality had greatly influenced manufacturing and other industrial processes, by focusing attention on how products and services could define and meet technical specifications. Businesses typically established a quality-control department to ensure specifications were met. In the 1980s, ASQ members began to see how quality could be applied beyond the world of manufacturing. Quality, they realized, could make a difference in any organization and touch every person in it. Quality began to blossom into a much broader discipline aimed at leading, inspiring, and managing a broad range of businesses and activities, always with a focus on excellence.

Today manufacturing remains a core of ASQs activities, but ASQ also has established itself as a champion of quality in education, healthcare, the service sector and government. ASQ has expanded to more than 100 countries and counts more than 10,000 international members among its overall membership of more than 100,000. With a rich history and bright future, we're proud to be a touchstone for the principles that turn good into great.

Code of Ethics
Fundamental Principles ASQ requires its members and certification holders to conduct themselves ethically by: I. II. III. Being honest and impartial in serving the public, their employers, customers, and clients. Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the quality profession, and Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare.

Members and certification holders are required to observe the tenets set forth below: Relations With the Public Article 1 Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties. Relations With Employers, Customers, and Clients Article 2 Perform services only in their areas of competence. Article 3 Continue their professional development throughout their careers and provide opportunities for the professional and ethical development of others. Article 4 Act in a professional manner in dealings with ASQ staff and each employer, customer or client. Article 5 Act as faithful agents or trustees and avoid conflict of interest and the appearance of conflicts of interest. Relations With Peers

Article 6 Build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and not compete unfairly with others. Article 7 Assure that credit for the work of others is given to those to whom it is due.

Student Membership

$27* Prepare for your post-university or college career, and enjoy ASQ member benefits at a lower rate

Student Membership $27*

Access many of the benefits of Full membership at a significantly reduced rate. You must be a full-time student at an accredited university or college. Unlimited Access to Knowledge and Solutions
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Quality Progress (online version only) Our monthly magazine includes case studies, practical advice, and in-depth articles about what's happening in quality. ASQ Knowledge Center Access to ASQs Quality Body of Knowledge (QBOK) including more than 30,000 articles, case studies, editors picks, and powerful search options. ASQ Weekly Weekly newsletter focuses on quality practices, member unit activities, and member benefits. Quality News Today This online news service brings you daily quality-related news from around the world.

Networking Opportunities
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ASQ Section Membership Membership in one of ASQs local sections in the United States, Canada, and Mexico helps you meet and learn from people who work and live near your school. ASQ Online Communities Create your own user profile, upload and share files, post comments, provide feedback, write a blog, and even build your own network to share your expertise. ASQ Conferences Meet quality professionals looking to share knowledge and best practices. Recruit a Member Program and Benefits For every member you recruit through ASQ Refer & Reward Program youll earn points that can be redeemed for ASQ

Bucks to use on ASQ books, standards, certification, training, conferences even membership renewals. Points can also be used in the prize store on great prizes such as ASQ logo items, an GPS, or a digital camera. Professional Development
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ASQ Learning Institute Find the answer to all your learning, training, and professional development needs. Upgrade to Full membership to get special access to career planning tools. ASQ Certification Invest in your future and demonstrate your commitment to quality by completing one of the more than 15 certifications offered at a discounted price for members. Career Center Search new jobs posted by employers looking for quality professionals like you. This is a free service for members.

Other Valuable Benefits

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Member Rates Members receive discounts on ASQ products and services including Quality Press publications, certification, training, conferences, and journals. Add additional Sections and Divisions You can add additional Sections ($20 per Section) and Divisions ($10 per division) to your membership