1)  To further the teaching of the biological sciences at the college and other levels of educational experience;

2)  To bring to light common problems involving biological curricula at the college level and by the free interchange of ideas; endeavor to resolve these problems;

3)  To encourage active participation in biological research by teachers and students in the belief that such participation is an invaluable adjunct to effective teaching;

4)  To create a voice which will be effective in bringing the collective views of the college and university teachers of the biological sciences to the attention of college and civil government administrations.