American athletic conference was organized to supervise and control intercollegiate activities within the scope of the conference, to encourage sound academic practices for student athletes, to establish friendly relationships and high standards of competitive performance among individuals and member institutions, and to encourage, foster and support charitable and educational activities both within the united states and nationally. In addition, it has as an affiliate, the miami beach bowl, llc. , which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the american athletic conference. The miami beach bowl, llc. Supports and produces the miami beach bowl which is an annual ncaa sanctioned bowl game.

To supervise and control intercollegiate athletes within the scope of the educational purpose of the conference. To encourage sportsmanship and sound academic practices for student athletes and high standards of competitive performance.