Schedule

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.

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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

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Conference Attire • Saturday — Business/Business Casual

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

  • 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
  • Who Said There’s No “I” in Team? – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
    Osprey Room
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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

  • 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

  •  Game Show: How Much Do You Really Know About Student Government? – Butch Oxendine
    Eagle/Flamingo/Egret Rooms
  • 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)

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Conference Attire • Sunday — College/University shirts/jeans

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

Conference Program & Workshop Guide