Okay kiddo, you know how you have your school and your school has friends that are nearby? Well, colleges and universities are kind of like big schools, and sometimes they have friends nearby too! Sometimes these big schools will get together with their nearby friends and become a part of a group called an association.
This association can help the schools work together and share ideas. It can also help them plan big events, like sports games or science fairs. When the schools work together, they can make things better for everyone!
The association of local colleges and universities is made up of many schools in a certain area that have become friends and decided to work together. They want to make their area a great place for education and learning!