The Fall SG Summit is a two-day event (Saturday and Sunday until noon) featuring 23 workshop sessions, 4 roundtable caucuses, and nearly 16 intense 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 at the Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration, 2900 Parkway Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34747.
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
📅 2026 Conference Schedule
👔 Conference Attire: Saturday – Business/Business Casual · Sunday – College/University shirts/jeans
▶ Friday, November 13, 2026
▶ Saturday, November 14, 2026 – Main Conference Day
- Pre-Function Area (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
▪ B NEW I C.E.O. You – Santo Stephens · Heron
▪ C Who Said There’s No “I” in Team? – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D. · Osprey
▪ D Magnus Principles: I am, You Are, We Are Magnus! #Greatness – Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Ed.D. · Swan
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
▪ F NEW Dragon Slayer (Full Armor) – Santo Stephens · Heron
▪ G Mission SGA! – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D. · Osprey
▪ H FOR ADVISORS Be an Uncle M.I.K.E. (Mentor-Inspire-Knowledge-Encourage) – Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Ed.D. · Swan
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
▪ J NEW W.A.I.T. (Why Am I Talking) – Santo Stephens · Heron
▪ K FOR ADVISORS Student Development and the Art of Advising (What Does Chickering Have to Do with It?) – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D. · Osprey
▪ L NEW The Engagement Playbook: Strategies for Student Leaders – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D. · Swan
2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. – Networking Break
2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. – Roundtables
▪ 1. BONUS How & Why You Must Improve Your SG’s Web Presence – Butch Oxendine · Eagle/Flamingo/Egret
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
▪ N Welcome to Student Government: Let’s Build Your Leadership Journey – Edson O’Neale · Heron
▪ O FOR ADVISORS Leadership Development: Developing the Leaders within Your SG – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D. · Osprey
▪ P Ready to Rumble? How to Engage in “Successful” Conflicts – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D. · Swan
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
The Pointe Restaurant
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Training Block 5
▪ Q NEW How Do You Choose Which Priorities SG Should Take On? – Butch Oxendine · Egret
▪ R NEW Walk in Their Shoes: Using Empathy Mapping to Lead with Understanding – Edson O’Neale · Heron
▪ S Student Government is a Bunch of C.R.A.P. (Communication-Respect-Attitude-Professionalism) – Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Ed.D. · Osprey
▪ T NEW The Power of Committees: Turning Ideas Into Action – Mickey Arce · Swan
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
▪ V Color Your World: Unlocking Your True Colors – Edson O’Neale · Heron
▪ W NEW Emotional Intelligence: I Hear You, But I Don’t Understand You! – Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Ed.D. · Osprey
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 Materials
📄 2025 Conference Program📄 2025 Workshop Guide📄 2025 Conference Handouts
2026 materials will be available 30 days before the conference.
Why the Fall Summit?
- Start the year with great training
- Create a success plan for your SG
- Meet Student Governments nationwide
Why Orlando?
- Luxury hotel at a surprisingly low rate
- Free transportation to theme parks
- Free breakfast • parking • no resort fee
Why ASGA?
- Dedicated exclusively to Student Government
- 50,000+ student leaders trained
- Nearly 1,000 member institutions
