Schedule

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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

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

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