Chinese students and scholars comprise one of the largest international groups at the University of Michigan. Their association is non-profit, volunteer-based, and dedicated to enhance mutual assistance, life enjoyment, and sense of community among individual members. The other mission of UM-CSSA is to introduce and promote the awareness and appreciation of Chinese culture and modern China to the Ann Arbor communities, thus to help enrich the campus diversity that this school has very much uplifted.

      The Executive Committee, led by the CSSA president, operates routinely to provide a variety of activities and services to the benefits and welfare of UM Chinese students, scholars, and their families. The Council of Representatives, independent of the Executive Committee, serves as an effective vehicle to monitor CSSA financial affairs and to channel voices from members. The Advisory Board strategically offers recommendations toward CSSA's sustainable development. On a single solid ground, the three bodies work together to make the UM Chinese community outstanding.