The purposes for which the Association is established are:
- to create a professional association of those engaged in computer science and information technology in higher education and research institutes and to facilitate their professional development;
- to assist and advance research in computer science and information technology in higher education and research institutes;
- to assist and advance teaching in computer science and information technology in higher education;
- to provide a forum for those interested in computer science andinformation technology so as to stimulate discussion of relevant issues; and
- to promote co-operation and liaison with other groups and organizations which have related or complementary purposes and activities.