We have an interesting history both as a society and as a section.
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During late 50’s and early 60’s the section met in Walnut Hills. During the mid to late
sixties and into the seventies, most of our section members came from manufacturing
companies. There were occasional discussions amongst the membership on how the
technology might be applied to the service industry. The Ohio College of Applied
Science, now part of the University of Cincinnati, offered the first degreed quality
assurance program in the Cincinnati area. Bill Barker, ASQ Fellow, developed the
curriculum. Cincinnati, Section 900, ASQ hosted the national conference in 1995. (Read More)