The New York Spring SG Summit is a weekend, two-day training summit featuring 25+ workshop sessions, 3 roundtable caucuses, 3 private consulting hours, and 15 hours of practical help, research, and advice on how to improve your Student Government and become more effective & influential on your campus.
📍 Conference Location
The conference is being hosted at the Hudson County Community College Culinary Conference Center, located at 161 Newkirk Street, Jersey City, NJ 07306. The conference is in the first floor Banquet Room.
🚗 Parking
Parking at the conference location:
- HCCC’s free lot (first come, first serve) at 162 Sip Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
- State Square Parking Garage, 132 Sip Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (look for the “Park and Lock” sign on Sip Ave)
- ParkWhiz app – book a spot ahead of time
📅 2027 Conference Schedule
All times in Eastern Time (ET)
Full workshop descriptions will be added 30 days before the conference.
▶ Friday, April 2, 2027
▶ Saturday, April 3, 2027 — Day 1
- Banquet Room Foyer – Conference Registration
- Banquet Room – Buffet Breakfast
9:00 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. – Welcome
- Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D., Emcee
- Rifaya Dubash Khajamohideen, SGA President, Hudson County Community College
Banquet Room
9:25 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Break
9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – Training Block 1
A Your SGA Report Card: 13 Steps to Raise Your Grade to A+ – Butch Oxendine · Banquet Room
B SG Training With an “Attitude” – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D. · Scott Ring Room, 2nd Floor
C Knowing When and How to Call Someone Out: Confronting Members within the SG – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D. · Johnston 2014, 2nd Floor
10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Networking Break
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Training Block 2
D The 25 Worst Mistakes Your Student Government Can Make (And How to Fix Them) – Butch Oxendine · Banquet Room
E No More Drama: Conflict Resolution the “Right Way” – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D. · Scott Ring Room, 2nd Floor
F Less Words, More Action: Building Spaces where Belonging Matters – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D. · Johnston 2014, 2nd Floor
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
Banquet Room
1:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. – ASGA Halftime
Banquet Room
1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. – Training Block 3
G How to Make Students Care About Your Student Government – Butch Oxendine · Banquet Room
H The Engagement Playbook – Strategies for Student Leaders – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D. · Scott Ring Room, 2nd Floor
I NEW Reviewing Your Governing Documents for Clarity and Purpose – Christopher Jachimowicz · Johnston 2014, 2nd Floor
2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Networking Break
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Roundtables
1. BONUS WORKSHOP How & Why You Must Improve Your SGA’s Web & Social Media Presence – Butch Oxendine · Banquet Room
3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. – Networking Break
3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. – Training Block 4
J The SG Game Show: How Much Do You Really Know About SG? – Butch Oxendine · Banquet Room
K NEW Building a High-Impact SGA: Strengthening Team Culture and Collaboration – Kimberly Jones, Ph.D. · Scott Ring Room, 2nd Floor
L Administrators are NOT the Enemy: How to Get Along With Yours – Christopher Jachimowicz · Johnston 2014, 2nd Floor
4:45 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. – Break
4:50 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Ultimate Connectors
Banquet Room
5:00 p.m. to ? – Dinner, Entertainment (on your own)
8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Awards Ceremony, American Student Government Awards
▶ Sunday, April 4, 2027 — Day 2
Banquet Room
9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. – Welcome
Banquet Room
9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Networking Break
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Training Block 5
M How to Hear the Needs of Your Students & Know For Sure What They Want – Butch Oxendine · Banquet Room
N Ten Toxic Timewasters (that Poison Productive Meetings) – Christopher Jachimowicz · Scott Ring Room, 2nd Floor
O NEW Leading with Confidence: Strategies for Self-Awareness and Growth – Kimberly Jones, Ph.D. · Johnston 2014, 2nd Floor
10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – Networking Break
10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. – Training Block 6
P What Are Your Superpowers? What Your SGA Can (And Can’t) Do – Butch Oxendine · Banquet Room
Q NEW Making Meetings Work – Christopher Jachimowicz · Scott Ring Room, 2nd Floor
R NEW Building Influence Through Strategic Networking in Student Leadership – Kimberly Jones, Ph.D. · Johnston 2014, 2nd Floor
11:45 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. – Break
11:50 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – Wrap-Up & Raffle
- Kimberly Jones, Ph.D., Emcee
- “The Importance of Your Student Government” – Butch Oxendine, ASGA Founder & Executive Director
- Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)
Banquet Room
📄 Conference Materials
📄 2026 Program📄 2026 Workshop Guide📄 2026 Handouts
2027 schedule, workshop descriptions, and handouts will be available 30 days before the conference.
Why the Spring SG Summit?
- 25+ practical workshops
- Learn from ASGA experts
- Meet student leaders nationwide
Why New York City?
- Times Square & Broadway
- Statue of Liberty & Empire State
- Museums, dining & culture
Why ASGA?
- Student Government is our exclusive focus
- Learn from experienced SG trainers
- Build friendships with leaders nationwide
American Student
Government Awards
- National, Monthly & Conference Awards
- Recognizing outstanding Student Governments, Presidents & Advisors
- Your institution could be recognized
