ASUCD LONG-RANGE PLAN
The Aggie Student Store
I. PURPOSE AND HISTORY
The Aggie Student Store opened February 7, 1994 as a division of the ASUCD Coffee House. The plan to operate the store came as a result of the 1985 student referendum which, among other things, enabled the Coffee House to move and expand. The convenience store concept was developed when the demand for it was identified and space became available. An agreement was made between ASUCD and the Uc Davis Bookstore whereby the convenience store would sell all the “penny candies,” granola type bars, etc. that the Corral previously sold. The Student Store now sells items under 50 cents known as “changemakers,” sodas, and food items. The Corral would accordingly maintain sales of regular-sized candy bars, toiletries, and other non-food items.
The ASUCD Aggie Student Store strives to offer the most convenient shopping for snacks on campus. Freshly popped popcorn, warm Churros, cookies, potato chips, ice cream and fat-free hot pretzels round out the wide assortment. The store also stocks over 120 cold drinks including ICEE brand slushees.
In 1994, a 9-month casual employee was hired to manage the Aggie Student Store. Five student employees were then hired to work during the day and to close every night. In 1995, the Aggie Student Store employed one full-time career position and nine student employees.
In 1997, the Aggie Student Store was determined by the ASUCD Senate to be financially sound and capable of operating without the oversight of the Coffee House. Subsequently, the Aggie Student Store became a unit independent of the Coffee House. In 1999, the career position was replaced with the student positions of General Manager and Assistant Manager.
In 2006, after two consecutive years of losing money, the Aggie Student Store returned as a division of the ASUCD Coffee House. The Coffee House team provides management support and facilitates operations to allow the Aggie Student Store to most effectively conduct business.
II. PERSONNEL
As of the 2010-2011 Budget, the Aggie Student Store has 5 student employees
III. OPERATIONS
The Aggie Student Store provides customers with “convenience store” type foods at reasonable prices. The store is open Monday through Friday during the school year and the summer.
Future Plans:
1. To maintain at least a break even financial status.
2. To conduct a product analysis and make changes in the product mix in order to better meet the demands of our clientele.
3. To hire and train employees to make good sound decisions, improve customer service and to keep the store clean and well-stocked at all times.
4. To sell other ASUCD products.
IV. FINANCE
A. Detailed 2008/2009 Budgeted Income:
Taxable Sales / $54,000Non-Taxable Sales / $106,000
Total Budgeted Income / $160,000.00
B. Detailed 2008/2009 Budgeted Expenses:
Credit Card Fees / $3,500General Assistance / $24,259.00
Copy & Printing / $20
Mail / $5
Office Supplies / $200
Telephone Equipment / $1,392
Telephone Toll Charges / $23
Equipment Purchase / $1,500
Repair & Maintenance / $2,000
Merchandise for Resale / $107,200
Publicity / $1,500
Linen / $650
Staff Development / $200
Uniforms / $153
Replacement Reserve / $10,011
University Recharge / $5,500
Administrative Recharge / $1,887
Total Admin/Program Expense / $160,000
C. Salaries: Total Employee Benefits was $103,225 for the 2008/2009 fiscal year.
Student Employees: Starting July 1 and ending June 30 for each position. Total Stipend + Hourly Salaries for the 2008 fiscal year was $1,038,566.
Future Plans
1. Strive to operate no lower than a break-even financial basis and continuously generate revenue.
2. Expand consumer base.
V. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Recycling bins and compost bins, clearly designating which ones are which, are placed throughout the MU.
Lights are turned off during closing hours and all recyclable and compostable items are properly disposed of.
Future Plans:
1. Minimize post-consumer waste by purchasing items with compostable wrapping.
VI. EXTERNAL RELATIONS
THIS UNIT: / RELIES ON: / TO PROVIDE:Aggie Student Store / The Coffee House / Freezer, storage, management oversight & support, foodservice expertise
ASUCD / Business office services, support functions
Memorial Union Staff / Janitorial services
THIS UNIT: / INTERACTS WITH: / TO:
Aggie Student Store / The California Aggie / Advertise
Physical Plant / Repairs, remodeling upkeep
Environment Health & Safety / Comply with state health laws.
Creative Media / Advertisements, signs
AS Campus Copies / Copying
Senate Bill #86
Passed by Senate on May 26, 2011