Program

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.

Download the hotel floorplan.

2024 Conference Schedule

Saturday, April 13, 2024

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
  •   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
  • 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

  1. Senators, Representatives, Judicial Branch, and Committee Members – Adventure/Discovery Room
  2. Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries & Treasurers – Vista Room
  3.  BONUS WORKSHOP  Learn How to Run for Public Office with Elect Her! – Allyson Carpenter and Jess Kelly, Running Start – Wonder Room
  4. 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)

Sunday, April 14, 2024

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

  • How to Improve Your SG’s Web & Social Media Presence – Butch Oxendine
    Adventure/Discovery Room
  • Making Your Campus & Student Government Inclusive – Kat Klawes
    Vista Room
  • Do the Right Thing: Ethics and Your SGA – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
    Wonder Room
  •   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

  • What Can Your Student Government Really Accomplish? Choose Realistic Goals – Butch Oxendine
    Adventure/Discovery Room
  • SG 101: Getting Student Feedback, How & Why – Kat Klawes
    Vista Room
  • Mission SGA! – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
    Wonder Room
  • 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