This report looks closely at trends in the budgets and hiring practices and plans of college and university art departments.  The report helps to answer questions such as: will spending rise or fall for adjunct faculty? For professional development? Studio budgets? IT infrastructure? Distance learning training? Will art departments fare better or worse than other academic departments?  What has been the trend in these areas in the recent past and will these trends change or prevail? What is the outlook for income accrual from student art charges?  How much of the department budget is discretionary and controlled by the art department itself?  Are budget surpluses carried over year to year?  If so to what extent?In addition to budget issues, the report provides extensive data on faculty and support staff, on retirements and buyouts, and hiring plans.