The focus of the University Alliance committee is to grow relationships within universities, creating a trust and understanding of CCIM, and to promote the interested students within our Membership. The committee is responsible for helping the chapter to promote and manage the University relationships offered by the Houston/ Gulf Coast Chapter. The committee assists in working with the Universities (Rice, Texas A&M, and University of Houston) to setup and maintain Fast Track Programs and work with scholarships and designation promotion among-st graduate students. The committee offers resources to employers and students.