The core values that guide the decisions and actions of the College of Engineering are:

• Academic Excellence by fostering lifelong excellence in learning, teaching, and research.
• Collaboration through encouraging teamwork and building partnerships across disciplines and with the community.
• Professionalism and integrity by instilling high engineering ethics and the values of perseverance and industry.
• Respect, collegiality, and civility by appreciating the contribution of everyone at the College and acknowledging his indigenous rights and responsibilities.
• Responsiveness by encouraging feedback from students and faculty members alike.
• Leadership and continuous development.