Guiding Concepts for the Cactus Cafe

These six “Guiding Concepts” were developed and agreed on by the Cactus Cafe Conversations Group, which invested three weeks in developing goals for the Cactus moving forward that students, faculty, administration and the community could all agree on.

• Continuation of current diverse Cactus Cafe programming to assure the preservation of the fundamental character of the venue, with expansion to include additional diverse programming.
• Continuation of daily (six days per week) cafe and bar operations with supervision by professional experienced staff.
• Increased student involvement in operations and programming of, and performing in, the Cactus Cafe, working with professional and experienced staff, and interfacing with professional musicians, through student artist-in-residence and internship programs, and employment opportunities.
• Enhance student hands-on learning through the Cactus Cafe.
• A financially self-sustaining business model that will support the above.
• Provide a structure for short- and long-term community input and support.