ALTSA believes that universities can only flourish in a free non-racial, non-discriminatory and democratic society. Its main aims are to: Represent its members in relevant matters. Strive for the elimination of discrimination on the basis of race, gender, class or creed in our universities and society. Protect and advance the interests of all its members by representing them on University committees.

On the 26th May 2023, this organisation’s website was not working.