Policies & Regulations
College of the Mainland's Policies and Regulations provide the official guidelines that support the college's operations, governance, and academic environment. These policies outline institutional standards, procedures, and expectations for students, employees, and the public, helping ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance across the college.
About the Policies & Regulations
Legal Policies
(LEGAL) policies— which contain legally cited provisions compiled by TASB Legal Services and housed in the policy manual for convenience. These are not adopted by the Board. (LEGAL) policies should be read alongside corresponding (LOCAL) policies, though not every code includes both a (LEGAL) and a (LOCAL) policy. (LEGAL) policies cite applicable federal and state law, Texas Attorney General opinions, and court decisions, providing the statutory context in which all other policies and documents should be read.
Local Policies
(LOCAL) policies—which are Board-adopted local mandates housed in the policy manual. (LOCAL) policies should be read alongside corresponding (LEGAL) policies, though not every code includes both a (LEGAL) and a (LOCAL) policy.
Regulation
(REGULATION)— is a written administrative document, such as a procedure, guideline or handbook, meant to implement the requirements of law and local board policy.
Exhibit
(EXHIBIT)— are forms, charts, or other policy-related information presented in a graphic format. An (EXHIBIT) is a local administrative document, such as an agreement or permission form.
COM Exhibits and Regulations
| Policy Code | Regulation/Exhibit Title | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| AC (Exhibit | GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES AND SERVICE AREAS | 02/05/1996 09:53 AM |
| Policy Code | Regulation/Exhibit Title | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| BBE (Exhibit) | Board Member Confidentiality Agreement | 02/23/2026 |
| BGC (Regulation) | ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION PLAN FACULTY SENATES AND COUNCILS | 09/26/2012 |
| BGC-A (Regulation) | ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION PLAN SHARED GOVERNANCE | 04/14/2026 |
| BGC-B (Regulation) | ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION FACULTY SENATE | 04/14/2026 |
| Policy Code | Regulation/Exhibit Title | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| CAM (Exhibit) | APROPRIATIONS AND REVENUE SOURCES GRANTS, FUNDS, DONATIONS FROM PRIVATE SOURCES | 05/28/2014 |
| CAM (Regulation) | APPROPRIATIONS AND REVENUE SOURCES - GRANTS, FUNDS, DONATIONS FROM PRIVATE SOURCES | 05/28/2014 |
| CD (Regulation) | Accounting | 06/21/1991 |
| CDB (Regulation) | ACCOUNTING INVENTORIES | 06/07/2011 |
| CDC (Regulation) | ACCOUNTING AUDITS | 12/14/2011 |
| CDD (Regulation) | ACCOUNTING PAYROLL PROCEDURES | 10/11/2018 |
| CF (Exhibit) | DELEGATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORITY | 08/28/2025 |
| CF (Regulation) | PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION CONTRACT SIGNATURE AUTHORITY | 02/20/2020 |
| CFD (Regulation) | PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION PURCHASING PROCEDURES | 12/14/2011 |
| CFE (Regulation) | REGULATION ON SAFEGUARDING AGAINST FOREIGN ADVERSARY INFLUENCE | 08/27/2025 |
| CFF (Regulation) | PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION PAYMENT PROCEDURES | 12/14/2011 |
| CG (Regulation) | BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION & THREAT ASSESSMENT | 04/14/2026 |
| CGBA (Regulation) | ACCIDENT PREVENTION ACCIDENT REPORTS | 06/21/1991 |
| CGC (Regulation) | SAFETY PROGRAMS - EMERGENCY PLANS AND ALERTS | 04/27/2015 |
| CH (Regulation) | SITE MANAGEMENT | 06/21/1991 |
| CHA (Regulation) | BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT SECURITY | 06/22/1996 |
| CHB (Regulation) | BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE | 01/18/1994 |
| CHC (Regulation) | BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - TRAFFIC AND PARKING CONTROLS | 10/30/2018 |
| CJ (Regulation) | TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT - STUDENT TRAVEL GUIDELINES | 09/01/2025 |
| CJ (Regulation) | TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT | 06/21/1991 |
| CO (Regulation) | RENOVATIONS | 06/21/1991 |
| CR (Regulation) | TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - ACCEPTABLE USE | 08/19/2015 |
| CS (Regulation) | INFORMATION SECURITY - INCIDENT RESPONSE AND TECHNOLOGY DISPOSAL | 11/04/2015 |
| CT (Regulation) | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE | 11/04/2015 |
| Policy Code | Regulation/Exhibit Title | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| DBA (Exhibit A) | CREDENTIALS AND RECORDS | 09/14/2022 |
| DBA (Exhibit) | EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CREDENTIALS AND RECORDS | 08/10/2011 |
| DBA (Exhibit B) | FACULTY TEACHING CREDENTIALS | 07/01/2022 |
| DBA (Exhibit C) | STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FORM (SOQ) | 09/09/2015 |
| DBD (Exhibit) | EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS CONFLICT OF INTEREST | 01/23/2012 |
| DC (Regulation) | HIRING PROCEDURES | 06/19/2019 |
| DEB (Regulation A) | EMPLOYEE CREDIT TUITION BENEFIT | 04/14/2026 |
| DEB (Regulation B) | EMPLOYEE CONTINUING EDUCATION TUITION BENEFIT | 11/04/2025 |
| DEC (Exhibit) | COM Development Leave Request Form | 12/07/2023 |
| DEC (Regulation) | DEVELOPMENT LEAVE AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES | 12/19/2023 |
| DEC (Regulation) | COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - LEAVES AND ABSENCES | 09/23/2013 |
| DGA (Regulation) | EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES - FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION | 04/28/2011 |
| DGBA (Exhibit) | PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS | 02/25/2013 |
| DGBA (Regulation) | PERSONNEL - MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCES | 08/10/2016 |
| DGC (Regulation) | EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES: EMPLOYEE EXPRESSION AND USE OF COLLEGE FACILITIES - FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION | 10/01/2025 |
| DH (Exhibit) | EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT | 07/23/2012 |
| DH (Regulation) | CONSENSUAL RELATIONSHIPS | 02/24/2020 |
| DIAA (Exhibit) | EMPLOYEE WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION - SEX AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE | 05/23/2016 |
| DIAA (Regulation) | FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION - SEX AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE | 10/15/2025 |
| DIAB (Exhibit) | EMPLOYEE WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION - OTHER PROTECTED CHARACTERISTICS | 05/23/2016 |
| DJ (Regulation) | ASSIGNMENTS, WORK LOAD AND SCHEDULES | 09/22/2014 |
| DK (Regulation) | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 03/13/1995 |
| DLA Regulation | STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT - EVALUATION | 09/08/2014 |
| DLC (Exhibit) | RANK AND PROMOTION PORTFOLIO SCORING INSTRUCTIONS | 04/01/2026 |
| DLC (Regulation) | EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE - RANK AND PROMOTION | 04/14/2026 |
| DMAA (Regulation) | TERM CONTRACTS - DISMISSAL | 09/23/2013 |
| DMAC (Exhibit) | TERM CONTRACTS - RESIGNATION | 11/21/2011 |
| DMAC (Regulation) | TERM CONTRACTS - RESIGNATION | 11/21/2011 |
| DN (Exhibit) | PERSONNEL POSITIONS | 07/27/2016 |
| Policy Code | Regulation/Exhibit Title | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| EBB (Regulation) | OFF-CAMPUS INSTRUCTION | 05/01/2019 |
| ED (Regulation) | INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES | 06/21/1991 |
| EE (Regulation) | CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT | 10/30/2018 |
| EFA (Regulation) | CURRICULUM DESIGN - INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS AND COURSES | 06/21/1991 |
| EGA (Exhibit) | ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT GRADING AND CREDIT | 02/27/2012 |
| EGA (Regulation) | ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADING AND CREDIT | 08/11/2025 |
| EGC (Regulation) | ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: AWARD OF POSTHUMOUS DEGREE | 11/11/2025 |
| Policy Code | Regulation/Exhibit Title | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| FD (Exhibit) | TUITION AND FEE EXEMPTIONS AND WAIVERS | 10/28/2019 |
| FE (Exhibit) | STUDENT FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM | 01/23/2012 |
| FE (Regulation) | STUDENT FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM | 02/14/2012 |
| FFDA (Regulation) | FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION SEX AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE | 10/15/2025 |
| FH (Regulation) | WORK STUDY AND NONWORK STUDY STUDENTS | 06/21/1991 |
| FI (Exhibit) | SOLICITATIONS AND FUNDRAISING | 02/24/2014 |
| FI (Regulation) | SOLICITATIONS AND FUNDRAISING | 10/31/2011 |
| FJ (Regulation) | STUDENT RECORDS | 02/24/2014 |
| FKC (Regulation) | Student Activities: Registered Student Organizations | 06/09/2026 |
| FLA (Regulation) | STUDENT RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES: EMPLOYEE EXPRESSION AND USE OF COLLEGE FACILITIES - FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION | 10/01/2025 |
| FLBE (Regulation) | STUDENT CONDUCT ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE | 05/15/2019 |
| FLD (Exhibit A) | STUDENT COMPLAINT FORM | 07/25/2019 |
| FLD (Exhibit B) | STUDENT APPEAL FORM | 07/25/2019 |
| FLD (Regulation) | ACADEMIC STUDENT COMPLAINTS | 12/07/2020 |
| FLE (Regulation) | STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION MAKING | 02/23/2015 |
| FMA (Regulation) | DISCIPLINE AND PENALTIES - DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES | 03/30/2015 |
| Policy Code | Regulation/Exhibit Title | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| GAB (Exhibit) | PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM - REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION | 03/07/2008 |
| GB (Exhibit) | PUBLIC COMPLAINTS AND HEARINGS | 04/18/2011 |
| GB (Regulation) | PUBLIC COMPLAINTS AND HEARINGS | 04/18/2011 |
| GF (Exhibit) | COMMUNITY USE OF COLLEGE DISTRICT FACILITIES | 10/14/2015 |
| GK (Exhibit) | SACSCOC: SUBSTANTIVE CHANGE POLICY AND PROCEDURES | 02/01/2023 |
| GK (Regulation) | RELATIONS WITH EDUCATIONAL ACCREDITATION AGENCIES | 02/01/2023 |