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.
2024 Conference Schedule
Community Service Project (on your own)
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
- A 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 - C 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
- E The 25 Worst Mistakes Your Student Government Can Make – Butch Oxendine
Buena Vista I - F I Made It, I am in Student Government, Now What? – Edson O’Neale
Buena Vista II - G 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
- I How to Make Students Care About Your SG: Create “Signature Programs” – Butch Oxendine
Buena Vista I - J 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
- L 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
- Senators, Representatives, Judicial Branch, and Committee Members – Buena Vista I
- Presidents & Vice Presidents – Buena Vista II
- Secretaries and Treasurers – Buena Vista III
- 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
- M 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)
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
- P 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
- S 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 - U 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
- 2024 Workshop Guide & Descriptions available close to conference date
- 2023 Guide to Fall Summit Workshops
- 2023 Workshop Descriptions