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 Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration, 2900 Parkway Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34747.

Download the hotel floorplan.

2024 Conference Schedule

Saturday, November 16, 2024

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Conference Registration & Buffet Breakfast

  • Buena Vista Ballroom Foyer (Conference Registration)
  • Hotel Restaurant (Buffet Breakfast)

9:00 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. – Welcome

  • Vicky Goodin, Ed.D., Emcee

Buena Vista I/II

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
    Buena Vista I
  • B   NEW WORKSHOP   FOR ADVISORS  Advisors, You are the P.L.U.G. of Student Government – Edson O’Neale
    Buena Vista II
  • Who Said There’s No “I” in Team? – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
    Buena Vista III
  • D   NEW WORKSHOP  Magnus Principles: I am, You Are, We Are Magnus! #Greatness – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
    Seminole

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
    Buena Vista I
  • I Made It, I am in Student Government, Now What? – Edson O’Neale
    Buena Vista II
  • Mission SGA! – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
    Buena Vista III
  • H   FOR ADVISORS  Be an Uncle M.I.K.E. (Mentor-Inspire-Knowledge-Encourage) – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
    Seminole

12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. – Lunch

Atrium

12:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – ASGA Halftime

Buena Vista I

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
    Buena Vista I
  • Vulnerability: The Real Super Hero for Student Government – Edson O’Neale
    Buena Vista II
  • K   FOR ADVISORS  Student Development and the Art of Advising (What Does Chickering Have to Do with It?) – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
    Buena Vista III
  • What You Know Gets You Hired, But What You Say or Do Can Get You Fired – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
    Seminole

2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. – Networking Break

2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. – Roundtables

  1. Senators, Representatives, Judicial Branch, and Committee Members – Buena Vista I
  2. Presidents & Vice Presidents – Buena Vista II
  3. Secretaries and Treasurers – Buena Vista III
  4. Advisors – Seminole

3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Networking Break

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Training Block 4

  • How Your SG Can Connect With Students: Survey Them! – Butch Oxendine
    Buena Vista I
  • N   NEW WORKSHOP  Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Empowering Advocacy and Impact in Student Government  – Kimberly Jones, M.Ed.
    Buena Vista II
  • O   FOR ADVISORS  Leadership Development: Developing the Leaders within Your SG – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
    Buena Vista III

4:30 p.m. to 4:35 p.m. – Break

4:35 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Raffle

  • Raffle

Buena Vista I/II

5:00 p.m. to ? – Dinner, entertainment (on your own)

Sunday, November 17, 2024

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Buffet Breakfast

Hotel Restaurant

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Training Block 5

  • How to Improve Your SG’s Web & Social Media Presence – Butch Oxendine
    Buena Vista I/II
  • Q   NEW WORKSHOP  Empowering Your SGA Puzzle: Fostering Cohesion for Lasting Success – Kimberly Jones, M.Ed.
    Buena Vista III
  • R   FOR ADVISORS  Good Leadership Needs H.E.L.P. (Honor, Encouragement, Loyalty, Professionalism) – Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Ed.D.
    Seminole

10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. – Networking Break

10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. – Training Block 6

  • What Can Your Student Government Really Accomplish? Choose Realistic Goals – Butch Oxendine
    Buena Vista I/II
  • T   NEW WORKSHOP  Purposeful Leadership: The Path to Impactful Student Government  – Kimberly Jones, M.Ed.
    Buena Vista III
  • Student Government is a Bunch of C.R.A.P. (Communication-Respect-Attitude-Professionalism) – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
    Seminole

11:15 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. – Break

11:20 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. – Wrap-Up & Raffle

  • Vicky Goodin, Ed.D., Emcee
  • A Challenge to Your Student Government – Butch Oxendine, ASGA Founder & Executive Director
  • Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)

Buena Vista I/II

Workshop Guide & Descriptions