ABET is committed to developing and using the talents of all qualified persons who study or work in the applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology professions.
We respect the human qualities, both similarities and differences, present in the work and study environments of our constituencies as they are affected by our efforts to assure quality and stimulate innovation.
The actions of ABET's program evaluators, commissioners, staff, and Board of Directors must demonstrate and confirm respect for each other and the contributions that each of us can make.
Our professions benefit from the creativity and constructive improvements best informed and achieved by persons with varied perspectives, experiences, and talents who work toward shared goals.
Differences and similarities among the ABET constituency include, but are not limited to:
- age and experience
- economic status
- education and training
- employment history
- gender
- job level
- physical and mental abilities
- professional employment
- race, nationality, and ethnicity
- religion
- sexual orientation
- ways of learning and communicating