The faculties of Arts and Social Sciences are also gearing up to meet the demands of changing time. Establishment of Centre for Women's Studies and extension activities through Adult and Continuing Education are indicators of this change. Department of Economics has been selected by College and University Info for its Special Assistance Programme. Departments of Sociology, Education, Geography, Physics and Economics are offering special courses in emerging areas like Environmental Science is also functioning actively. It has also instituted research fellowships for Ph.D. students.

This University can proudly claim to be the first University in India to initiate such a scheme. The University's efforts towards excellence are being recognised by the substantial grants received from funding agencies. Another indicator of recognition of University is collaborations with premier institutes in the country. It has also joined hands with Indian Institute of Geo-Magnetism, Mumbai and industries like Phyto-Pharma. Prestigious institutes like Maharashtra Police Academy, Nashik and Centre for Social Studies, Surat have sought affiliation with the Shivaji University. Quest of academic enrichment and pursuit of excellence of the University are facilitated by efficient administration.

The University has maintained the high standards of general administration, prudent financial management and a cordial rapport with funding agencies. The future plans of the University include establishment of School of Rural Management, Research Institute of Bio-Technology and Advanced Centre of Information Technology.

Functions and  Duties Of Chairman Of Faculty:

1. The Terms and conditions  of the office of Dean/Chairman shall be prescribed by ordinances.

2. The faculty shall have power:

   • To consider and report on any matter referred to it by the Academic Senate

   • To draft regulations in regard to the courses of study and examinations prescribed by the University and to lay such regulations before the Academic Senate

   • To remit any matter to a Board of  Studies comprised within the Faculty for consideration and report either to it or to the Academic Senate direct

   • To consider any report or recommendation of any Board of Studies

   • To appoint a Committee of the Faculty for any purpose within the cognizance or powers of the Faculty

   • To hold meetings of the Faculty or a Committee of  the Faculty along with another Faculty or a committee thereof for the discussion of any matter of common interest.