Notre Dame University established special centers to support the instruction function of the university through formation, research and extension programs for the benefit of its stakeholders – students, faculty and staff, partners, and adopted communities.  

The centers’ goals and objectives are aligned with the University mission of fostering a culture of peace and dialogue of faiths and cultures; facilitating community empowerment for total human development especially among the poor; promoting holistic institutional growth; improving organizational productivity, effectiveness and sustainability; and nurturing a community of stakeholders and partners valuing and sharing this vision and working towards its attainment.