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Baldrige Self-Assessment for Higher Education
This two-day, instructor-led course is targeted primarily at post-secondary institutions. It is set for March 1–2 in Las Vegas. The course objectives include:
- Identifying the benefits of applying the Baldrige criteria.
- Applying the Baldrige values, principles and criteria.
- Conducting a Baldrige-based self-assessment.
- Recognizing the value of creating a culture of continuous improvement within educational institutions.
Register Now for the Lean and Six Sigma Conference
ASQ’s Lean and Six Sigma conference is set for March 8–9 in Phoenix. The theme is: “Delivering Global Value and Excellence Through Lean and Six Sigma.” The event will include keynote speakers, workshops, concurrent sessions and networking opportunities. Register now—early-bird rates expire Jan. 29. Read more
Check out the Education Division
ASQ’s Education Division offers many resources for information and news about quality in K-12 and higher education. The division’s website includes links to articles, a newsletter, discussion boards, blogs, resources and more. Visit the ASQ Education Division website and see what members are doing.
Call for Articles
The ASQ Education Division is now accepting articles for its new peer-reviewed online Quality Approaches in Higher Education, a supplement of The Journal for Quality and Participation. This publication will be released bi-annually and will be available online.
Learn more about how you can submit an article for this publication.
The Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Handbook
This reference manual is designed to help those interested in passing ASQ’s certification exam for Six Sigma Green Belts, those who may need to train future Green Belts and others who want a handy reference to the appropriate materials needed to conduct successful green belt projects. The manual includes figures, tables, references and useful appendixes, as well as a CD-ROM.
ANSI/ISO/ASQ 9001-2008: Quality Management Systems—Requirements
This standard specifies requirements for a quality management system where an organization:
- Needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide product that meets customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system, including processes for continual improvement of the system and the assurance of conformity to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
All requirements of ISO 9001:2008 are generic and are intended to apply to all organizations, regardless of type, size and product provided.
Of Interest
Baldrige Self-Assessment for Higher Education
Register Now for the Lean and Six Sigma Conference
Check out the Education Division
The Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Handbook
ANSI/ISO/ASQ 9001-2008: Quality Management Systems—Requirements
Learn More
ASQ Higher Education Brief Articles Archive
Quality in Higher Education Blog by John Dew
Events
- Baldrige Self-Assessment for Higher Education
March 1–2, 2010
Las Vegas - World Conference on Quality and Improvement
May 24–26, 2010
St. Louis
