Learn from fun, interactive workshops.
This weekend, two-day training summit features nearly 16 intense hours of practical help, research, and advice on how to improve your Student Government and how to become more effective and influential on your campus.
Conference Location
The conference is being held at the Holiday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista, 13351 State Road 535, Orlando, FL 32821.
2024 Conference Schedule
Community Service Project (on your own)
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Conference Registration & Buffet Breakfast
- Discovery Room Foyer (Conference Registration)
- Adventure/Discovery & Vista Rooms (Buffet Breakfast)
9:00 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. – Welcome
- Vicky Goodin, Ed.D., Emcee
Adventure/Discovery Room
9:25 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Break
9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – Training Block 1
- A 13 Steps to a Super Student Government – Butch Oxendine
Adventure/Discovery Room - B NEW 101 Activities and Action Items for SG’s – Kat Klawes
Vista Room - C Who Said There’s No “I” in Team? – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Wonder Room - D A Seat at the Table – Dessie Hall
Magic Room
10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Networking Break
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Training Block 2
- E The 25 Worst Mistakes Your Student Government Can Make – Butch Oxendine
Adventure/Discovery Room - F NEW Movement Making: Creating Mental Health Supports on Campuses – Kat Klawes
Vista Room - G Jumanji! Leveling Up Your SGA Leadership – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Wonder Room - H Is Your Student Government a Joke? – Dessie Hall
Magic Room
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
Adventure/Discovery & Vista Rooms
1:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. – ASGA Halftime
Adventure/Discovery Room
1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. – Training Block 3
- I How to Make Students Care About Your SG: Create “Signature Programs” – Butch Oxendine
Adventure/Discovery Room - J NEW Be a Positive Force for Change as a Visionary Leader – Dave Kelly
Vista Room - K FOR ADVISORS Student Development and the Art of Advising (What Does Chickering Have to Do With It?) – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Wonder Room
- L Retention Matters – Dessie Hall
Magic Room
2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Networking Break
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Roundtables
- Senators, Representatives, Judicial Branch, and Committee Members – Adventure/Discovery Room
- Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries & Treasurers – Vista Room
- BONUS WORKSHOP Learn How to Run for Public Office with Elect Her! – Allyson Carpenter and Jess Kelly, Running Start – Wonder Room
- Advisors – Magic Room
3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. – Networking Break
3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. – Training Block 4
- M How Your SG Can Connect With Students: Survey Them! – Butch Oxendine
Adventure/Discovery Room - N NEW Extending Governments Across the Nation – Edson O’Neale
Vista Room - O FOR ADVISORS Leadership Development: Developing the Leaders Within Your SG – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Wonder Room - P Teamwork Makes the Dream Work – Dessie Hall
Magic Room
4:45 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. – Break
4:50 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Raffle
- Raffle
Adventure/Discovery Room
5:00 p.m. to ? – Dinner, entertainment (on your own)
9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Continental Breakfast
Adventure/Discovery & Vista Rooms
9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. – Welcome
Adventure/Discovery Room
9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Networking Break
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Training Block 5
- Q How to Improve Your SG’s Web & Social Media Presence – Butch Oxendine
Adventure/Discovery Room - R Making Your Campus & Student Government Inclusive – Kat Klawes
Vista Room - S Do the Right Thing: Ethics and Your SGA – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Wonder Room - T NEW I Made It, I am in Student Government, Now What? – Edson O’Neale
Magic Room
11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. – Networking Break
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – Training Block 6
- U What Can Your Student Government Really Accomplish? Choose Realistic Goals – Butch Oxendine
Adventure/Discovery Room - V SG 101: Getting Student Feedback, How & Why – Kat Klawes
Vista Room - W Mission SGA! – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Wonder Room - X Vulnerability: The Real Superhero of Student Government – Edson O’Neale
Magic Room
12:15 p.m. to 12:20 p.m. – Break
12:20 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. – Wrap-Up & Raffle
- “The Importance of Your Student Government” – Butch Oxendine, ASGA Founder & Executive Director
- Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)
Adventure/Discovery Room
Workshop Guide & Descriptions
- 2024 Workshop Guide & Descriptions coming soon
- 2023 Guide to Spring SG Summit Workshops
- 2023 Workshop Descriptions