Who am I?  Professor (Business) and Coordinator of both the Paralegal Studies and Real Estate programs.   I joined Merced College's faculty in August of 2000, and served as Division Chair from 2002 through 2004.  Previously, I taught for 4 years at Colby College in northwestern Kansas.  I hold an M.B.A. from Western New Mexico University, a B.A. in Social Science from Chapman University, and recently (6/07) completed one year of law school. My prior professional work experience includes owning and operating a wholesale/retail business, selling securities and providing investment counseling, and serving as a financial analyst for a real estate development/syndication firm. I am also a military vet (+9 years, Air Force).

Paula G. Freston

What do I teach?  Business Law (BUS-18A), and two online courses, Money Management (BUS-35), Investments & Securities (BUS-34).

Office Hours? For Fall 2008, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Mon/Wed; 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Mon only; 8:00 to 9:00 and 11:00 to 12:00 on Tu/Th.   Additional hours by appointment.

Office Location? V-25 (Vocational Building, Business Division office area)

For fun? GOLF -- as frequently as possible.  Unfortunately, frequency and skill do not appear to go hand-in-hand and my handicap is still dismally high.