Diversity is described in terms of inclusivity and representation. The extent to which our students, staff, educators, and administrators adequately represent the local and national populations served by our public entities is reflected in representation (Cohen, 2021). Inclusion includes giving everyone in the university community a voice and a sense of empowerment in research, teaching, learning and governance (Basinger, 2021). While it is recognized that gender and race have historically been indicators of diversity in higher education institutions, it is also believed that diversity also affects other factors such as socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran Military Status, Nationality, and Intellectual Perspectives. Academic philosophy should encourage challenging conventional wisdom, celebrating disagreement, and appreciating new perspectives that arise from living in cultures and life experiences that differ from the norm. We should aspire to hear many voices, without hesitation. continue…