understanding that each individual is unique and deserving of respect
recognizing that people can represent multiple categories of identity at the same time, which means that their experiences will be very different from one another, and that they will experience categories of identity differently depending on where they fit socially within structures of inequality and/or privilege
expanding the view of diversity beyond the acknowledgement of commonalities to a recognition and honoring of differences
acknowledging that there are both unique individual and collective needs and achievements of diverse populations
moving beyond simple tolerance of differences toward the more comprehensive goals of pluralism and inclusive excellence
recognizing the uniqueness of individuals, populations and groups and their experiences, and the need for expression of voice, recognition and inclusion in order to develop the fullness of