Humans have long created meaning and encouraged a sense of community through ritual. Yet when professionals in higher education sit down to explore ways to transform their campuses into learning communities, they rarely mention ritual.
It is time to take a fresh look at our rituals.
What are they?
What makes them effective?
What can they help us achieve?
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