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Cougar Shops

The goal of Cougar Shops is to provide the campus community with self-supporting, sensitive and responsive services.  

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UARSC is responsible for operating the Big Cat Food Court, Cougar Corner Convenience Store, Starbucks, vending and The University Store.  In addition, UARSC also manages the campus catering program making sure that all caterers are in compliance with Cal State San Marcos insurance requirements.

Department Staff

Office of Commercial Services
Roger Stein

Associate Executive Director
(760) 750-4715



Food Services
Angela Dawson

Starbucks Manager
(760) 750-4758

Melanie Niedens 
Food Service/Catering Manager
(760) 750-4765 


University Store
Billy Britton
Assistant Manager
(760) 750-4735
Kathy Brown
University Store Manager
(760) 750-4731
Ben Compton
Assistant Textbook Buyer
(760) 750-4736
Tammy Wagonis
Textbook Buyer
(760) 750-4734