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.
2023 Conference Schedule
Community Service Project (on your own)
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast
- Discovery Room Foyer (Conference Registration)
- Discovery & Magic Rooms (Continental Breakfast)
9:00 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. – Welcome
- Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D., Emcee
Discovery Room
9:25 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Break
9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – Training Block I
- A 13 Steps to a Super Student Government – Butch Oxendine
Discovery Room - B SGA Training With an “Attitude” – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
Magic Room - C Who Said There’s No “I” in Team? – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Wonder Room - D TBA – TBA
Adventure Room
10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Networking Break
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Training Block II
- E The 25 Worst Mistakes Your Student Government Can Make – Butch Oxendine
Discovery Room - F Leadership Reloaded: Skills For Effective SG Members – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
Magic Room - G NEW WORKSHOP Jumanji! Leveling Up Your SGA Leadership – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Wonder Room - H TBA – TBA
Adventure Room
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
Discovery & Magic Rooms
1:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. – ASGA Halftime
Discovery Room
1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. – Training Block III
- I How to Make Students Care About Your SG: Create “Signature Programs” – Butch Oxendine
Discovery Room - J Change Agents: Diversity Training for SG Leaders – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
Magic 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 TBA – TBA
Adventure 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 – Discovery Room
- Presidents & Vice Presidents – Magic Room
- Secretaries and Treasurers – Wonder Room
- Advisors – Adventure Room
3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. – Networking Break
3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. – Training Block IV
- M How Your SG Can Connect With Students: Survey Them! – Butch Oxendine
Discovery Room - N No More Drama: Conflict Resolution the “Right Way” – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
Magic Room - O FOR ADVISORS Leadership Development: Developing the Leaders Within Your SG – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Wonder Room - P TBA – TBA
Adventure Room
4:45 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. – Break
4:50 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Raffle
- Raffle
Discovery Room
5:00 p.m. to ? – Dinner, entertainment (on your own)
9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Continental Breakfast
Discovery & Magic Rooms
9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. – Welcome
Discovery Room
9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Networking Break
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Training Block V
- Q How to Improve Your SG’s Web & Social Media Presence – Butch Oxendine
Discovery Room - R NEW WORKSHOP Making Your Campus & Student Government Inclusive – Kat Klawes
Magic Room - S Do the Right Thing: Ethics and Your SGA – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Wonder Room - T NEW WORKSHOP Vulnerability: The Real Super Hero for Student Government – Edson O’Neale
Adventure Room
11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. – Networking Break
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – Training Block VI
- U What Can Your Student Government Really Accomplish? Choose Realistic Goals – Butch Oxendine
Discovery Room - V NEW WORKSHOP SG 101: Getting Student Feedback, How & Why – Kat Klawes
Magic Room - W Mission SGA! – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Wonder Room - X NEW WORKSHOP Will the Real Student Government Please Stand Up – Edson O’Neale
Adventure 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)
Discovery Room
Workshop Guide & Descriptions
- 2023 Workshop Guide & Descriptions coming soon
- 2022 Guide to Spring SG Summit Workshops
- 2022 Workshop Descriptions