
Strengthen your SG through engaging, 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 & 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: 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
Conference Program & Workshop Guide
- 2026 schedule and workshop descriptions will be available 30 days before the conference
- 2025 Conference Program (schedule and workshop descriptions)
- 2025 Workshop Guide (workshop categories)


