The mission of the UACAI is to provide leadership on issues related to the use and misuse of alcohol. The UACAI seeks to build institutional capacity for addressing campus alcohol problems.

These goals are pursued by encouraging innovation in prevention programming, relying on data-based practice, developing leaders in various sectors of the University, fostering interdepartmental collaboration, and serving as a forum for dealing with controversial issues involving alcohol. The UACAI welcomes the involvement of students, faculty, and staff.