Reclaiming Purpose

Paul LeBlanc argues universities must reassert their broader civic and human-development missions as AI takes over routine knowledge transfer.

He explores practical ways institutions can prioritize judgment, purpose, agency, and relational learning over narrow credentialing.

The book examines redesigning curricula, assessment, and institutional priorities to center transformation, empathy, and embodied experiences.

LeBlanc draws on historical context, contemporary examples, and interviews to show how higher education can adapt constructively to technological change.

Ultimately, he offers a roadmap for aligning institutional values and pedagogy to nurture better citizens and learners in an AI era.