Diversity

Diversity is the many ways that people are both different yet similar. It has many dimensions that intersect in a variety of ways; these dimensions include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, language, culture, religion, mental and physical ability, class, immigration status, among others.

Equity

Equity is an intentional focus to reduce disparities in opportunities, experiences and outcomes for all members of the campus community. It is expressed in a commitment to address historical and current manifestations of social bias and exclusion, including the ways in which social arrangements disadvantage some groups and legitimate others.

Inclusion

Inclusion means belonging to a campus environment in which people are respected, accepted and connected to one another. Community members come together in friendly, caring, and authentic ways, and have opportunities to participate in community life and its ongoing evolution.

Note: The above are “working definitions” — our work is happening in this context and our work promises to evolve these definitions.