The office manages the research programs of the institution in coordination with the different departments and offices of the school. It provides research opportunities and assistance to administrators, faculty members, academic and non-teaching personnel, alumni, and students. It handles the internal and external research activities  of the school.

Internal research includes academic studies, development of instructional materials, and studies concerning student and alumni services, research  promoting culture and arts, as well as finance and personnel policies. External research  refers to those conducted by the school in partnership with other institutions. These may include collaborative studies in which expenses may  be divided among collaborating parties or sponsored by funding institutions 

The Center for Research and Development (CRD) coordinates with other offices of the school for developmental work such as accreditation, assessment of school programs, planning of developmental projects, and improvement of instruction  in coordination with the different academic units. Furthermore, it also facilitates the dissemination of research results to appropriate offices and sectors through presentations in fora and the distribution of research journals and abstracts.

The Center for Research and Development (CRD) adheres to national development goals which aim for quality and excellence, relevance and responsiveness, access and equity, and efficiency and effectiveness. Holy Cross of Davao College, being a Catholic institution, aspires to strengthen spirituality and values formation in all her quests, including her endeavors in research.