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 completed first year law through Concord 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 (USAF)

Paula G. Freston

What do I teach?  Business Law (BUS-18A) and Money Management (BUS-35).  Previously, at either Merced or Colby, I have also taught:  Accounting (Computerized, Fundamentals, and Managerial); Computer Applications; Intro to Business; Employment Law; Investments & Securities; Principles of Management; Retailing;  Small Business Management.

Office Hours? 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.on Mon/Wed; 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Mon only;  10:00 to 11:00 on Tu/Th.   Additional hours by appontment.

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

For fun? Reading, bike riding, the occasional round of golf.