Designed for new adjunct faculty at Reading Area Community College (RACC), this handbook provides an orientation to the college's policies, procedures, and services applying to the credit instructional program. Part 1 presents the history and philosophy of the college; discusses its mission, goals and, accreditation; and includes an organizational chart. Part 2 provides general information about the college, focusing on areas such as adjunct faculty orientation, emergency procedures, class opening procedures, scheduling, placement testing, and purchasing. Part 3 identifies areas in which procedures may differ at the divisional level. Finally, part 4 offers guidance on instructional policies and procedures, covering academic standards, student rosters, the grading system, add/drop procedures, student evaluations, teaching methods, textbook orders, skills referral procedures, counseling services, faculty support services, and student support services. The appendix contains samples of a number of college forms. (RO)