Chico State's student government controls several on-campus businesses such as the Wildcat Recreation Center, the Wildcat Store and Sutter Dining Services. A.S.'s current estimated income this year is...
After signing the store over to the private company Follett, concerns surrounding employee benefits, costs and local purchasing were the primary worries.
The Associated Students is finding other ways to give its employees bookstore discounts after deciding to discontinue their rewards system. Last year, the A.S. spent more than $17,000 out of its own revenue on employee discounts.
The A.S. is deciding Tuesday if it wants to continue the employee discounts that were available in previous semesters or if other options should be considered.
The Associated Students is negotiating a contract with Follett textbooks sparking concerns with buying power at the local level and employee retention.
