The purposes of the association are as follows:1) To foster a greater understanding and unity among students from all African countries attending Texas A&M University (TAMU) regardless of race, color, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or handicaps.2) To promote, encourage and support academic, athletic, cultural, and social activities, and encourage participation in said activities.3) To stimulate interaction among African students, students of TAMU, and society at large.4) To welcome and assist incoming African students to TAMU in cooperation with the office of International Students Services.