Learn from fun, interactive workshops.
The Fall SG Summit is over two-days (Saturday and Sunday until noon) and features nearly 16 intense hours of practical help, research, and advice on how to improve your Student Government and how to become more effective & influential on your campus.

Conference Location
The conference is at the Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration, 2900 Parkway Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34747.
PARKING: Parking is free for hotel guests. There is a $17 fee for non-guests. Parking is available to the north side of the convention center on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Hotel map/parking
- Hotel floorplan
- Conference Attire • Saturday — Business/Business Casual
- Conference Attire • Sunday — College/University shirts/jeans
2026 Conference Schedule
Community Service Project (on your own)
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Conference Registration & Buffet Breakfast
- Pre-Function Area (Conference Registration)
- The Pointe Restaurant (Buffet Breakfast)
9:00 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. – Welcome
- Vicky Goodin, Ed.D., Emcee
Eagle/Flamingo/Egret/Heron Rooms
9:20 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
Eagle/Flamingo/Egret Rooms - B NEW WORKSHOP I C.E.O. You – Santo Stephens
Heron Room - C Who Said There’s No “I” in Team? – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Osprey Room - D Magnus Principles: I am, You Are, We Are Magnus! #Greatness – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
Swan 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
Eagle/Flamingo/Egret Rooms - F NEW WORKSHOP Dragon Slayer (Full Armor) – Santo Stephens
Heron Room - G Mission SGA! – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Osprey Room - H FOR ADVISORS Be an Uncle M.I.K.E. (Mentor-Inspire-Knowledge-Encourage) – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
Swan Room
12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. – Lunch
Eagle/Flamingo/Egret/Heron Rooms
12:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – ASGA Halftime
Eagle/Flamingo/Egret Rooms
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Training Block 3
- I How to Make Students Care About Your SG: Create “Signature Programs” – Butch Oxendine
Eagle/Flamingo/Egret Rooms - J NEW WORKSHOP W.A.I.T.(Why Am I Talking) – Santo Stephens
Heron Room - K FOR ADVISORS Student Development and the Art of Advising (What Does Chickering Have to Do with It?) – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Osprey Room
- L NEW WORKSHOP The Engagement Playbook: Strategies for Student Leaders – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
Swan Room
2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. – Networking Break
2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. – Roundtables
- BONUS WORKSHOP How & Why You Must Improve Your SG’s Web Presence – Butch Oxendine – Eagle/Flamingo/Egret Rooms
- Senators, Representatives, Judicial Branch, and Committee Members – Heron Room
- Presidents & Vice Presidents – Osprey Room
- Secretaries and Treasurers – Swan Room
- Advisors – Boardroom
3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Networking Break
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Training Block 4
- M Game Show: How Much Do You Really Know About Student Government? – Butch Oxendine
Eagle/Flamingo/Egret Rooms - N Welcome to Student Government: Let’s Build Your Leadership Journey – Edson O’Neale
Heron Room - O FOR ADVISORS Leadership Development: Developing the Leaders within Your SG – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Osprey Room - P Ready to Rumble? How to Engage in “Successful” Conflicts – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
Swan Room
4:30 p.m. to 4:35 p.m. – Break
4:35 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Ultimate Connectors & Prizes
Eagle/Flamingo/Egret Rooms
5:00 p.m. to ? – Dinner, entertainment (on your own)
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Buffet Breakfast
The Pointe Restaurant
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Training Block 5
- Q NEW WORKSHOP How Do You Choose Which Priorities SG Should Take On? – Butch Oxendine
Egret Room - R NEW WORKSHOP Walk in Their Shoes: Using Empathy Mapping to Lead with Understanding – Edson O’Neale
Heron Room - S Student Government is a Bunch of C.R.A.P. (Communication-Respect-Attitude-Professionalism) – Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Ed.D.
Osprey Room - T NEW WORKSHOP The Power of Committees: Turning Ideas Into Action – Mickey Arce
Swan Room
10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. – Networking Break
10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. – Training Block 6
- U What Can Your SGA Really Accomplish? Understand & Use Your Power – Butch Oxendine
Egret Room - V Color Your World: Unlocking Your True Colors – Edson O’Neale
Heron Room - W NEW WORKSHOP Emotional Intelligence: I Hear You, But I Don’t Understand You! – Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Ed.D.
Osprey Room
11:15 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. – Break
11:20 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. – Wrap-Up & Raffle
- Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D., Emcee
- A Challenge to Your Student Government – Butch Oxendine, ASGA Founder & Executive Director
- Completion of Training Certificates
- Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)
Egret/Heron Rooms


