This document contains comprehensive information designed to orient the part-time faculty member to the College of the Mainland. Information included in the handbook covers the history and philosophy of the college; student and instructor rights; a description of social and economic characteristics of the students; a description of the faculty; regulations on attendance, conduct, alcoholic beverages, drugs, firearms, smoking, traffic and parking; credit by examination; speakers on campus; descriptions of campus facilities and services such as the bookstore, the learning resources center, the library, non-printing media and audio-visual, and supplies and clerical services; and employment records and compensation. Special information and regulations regarding continuing education and community services programs and academic and technical/vocational programs complete the document. (JDS)