The RegionalScienceTeachingCenter is a special extension unit of XavierUniversity dedicated to improve the quality of science and mathematics education in its service area.

• Conduct teacher training programs for both elementary and high school teachers according to identified regional needs;
• Conduct researches in the fields of science and mathematics, particularly on the training programs undertaken by XU-RSTC;
• Conduct science education projects for the communities within its service area;
• Provide leadership role in science and mathematics activities in cooperation with DepEd, DOST, and other government offices;
• Provide technical assistance in the implementation of science education activities in the network of science high schools;
• Provide data to SEI, DepEd and schools to facilitate information exchange;
• Cooperate with and provide SER with the needed information relevant to the various programs and projects implemented for monitoring and evaluation purposes;
• Serve as clearinghouse of science and mathematics programs and activities, particularly those funded by DOST;
• With SEI, undertake a continuing review/assessment of policies/programs on science education development projects funded by DOST and implemented in the RSTCs and other cooperating schools.
• Undertake promotion work to encourage more quality students to take pre-service education programs in science and mathematics; and
• Develop science education programs for possible funding of local and foreign cooperating agencies.