Schedule

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Strengthen your SG through engaging, interactive workshops

This one-day conference features nearly 10 hours of practical, help, research & advice on how to improve your Student Government, how to become a more effective and influential officer and leader on your campus and make your SG the best-ever in the history of your school this year.

Conference Location

The conference is being held at the Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration, 2900 Parkway Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34747.

Parking is free for ASGA hotel guests. If you’re staying at another hotel, there is a $17 per day fee to park.

2026 Conference Schedule

Friday, July 10, 2026

Community Service Project (on your own)

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Advisors Conference

(Advisors can attend the New Officer Training Conference at no charge if they register for the Advisors Conference)

1:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. – New Officer Training Conference Bonus Programming

(Your SG will have an hour with an ASGA expert to discuss your unique issues, problems, and challenges. Contact conferences@asgaonline.com to book a consulting appointment)

  • Private Consulting – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Private Consulting – 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
  • Private Consulting – 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Private Consulting – 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Pre-Function Area

Saturday, July 11, 2026

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

  • Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq., Emcee

Heron/Egret Rooms

9:20 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Networking Break

9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – Training Block 1

  •  A  13 Steps to a Super Student Government – Butch Oxendine
    Egret Room
  •  B  Who Said There’s No “I” in Team? – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
    Heron Room
  •  C  Ready to Rumble? How to Engage in “Successful” Conflicts – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
    Swan Room
  •  D  Doing the Most: Talented and Overextended – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
    Osprey 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
    Egret Room
  •  F  Do the Right Thing: Ethics and Your SGA – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
    Heron Room
  • Goal-setting & Fulfilling Your Mission: What are You Doing? – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
    Swan Room
  • H  Lost in Translation: Mastering Communication – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
    Osprey Room

12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. – Lunch

Heron/Egret Rooms

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

Egret Room

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
    Egret Room
  • J   NEW WORKSHOP  Empowering Your SGA Puzzle to Build a Strong and Unified Team – Kimberly Jones, Ph.D.
    Heron Room
  • K   NEW WORKSHOP  Emotional Intelligence: I Hear You, But I Don’t Understand You! – Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Ed.D.
    Swan Room
  •  L  Color Your World: Unlocking Your True Colors  – Edson O’Neale
    Osprey Room

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

2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Roundtables

  1.  BONUS WORKSHOP  How to Improve Your SG’s Web & Social Media Presence – Butch Oxendine – Egret Room
  2. Senators, Representatives, Judicial Branch, and Committee Members – Heron Room
  3. Secretaries and Treasurers – Swan Room
  4. Presidents & Vice Presidents – Osprey Room
  5. Advisors – Pre-Function Area

3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. – Networking Break

3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. – Training Block 4

  •  M  What Can Your Student Government Really Accomplish? Choose Realistic Goals – Butch Oxendine
    Egret Room
  • N   NEW WORKSHOP  Lead with Purpose, Advocate with Impact – Kimberly Jones, Ph.D.
    Heron Room
  •  O  Magnus Principles: I am, You Are, We Are Magnus! #Greatness – Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Ed.D.
    Swan Room
  •  P  Welcome to Student Government: Let’s Build Your Leadership Journey   – Edson O’Neale
    Osprey Room

4:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Networking Break

4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. NEW WORKSHOP  What Do You Really Know About Student Government? Game Show
Egret Room

5:35 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. – Wrap-Up & Raffle

  • Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Ed.D., Emcee
  • “The Importance of Your Student Government” – Butch Oxendine, ASGA Founder & Executive Director
  • Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)

Heron/Egret Rooms

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Community Service Project (on your own)

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – ASGA Overtime

(Your SG will have an hour with an ASGA expert to discuss your unique issues, problems, and challenges. Contact conferences@asgaonline.com to book a consulting appointment)

  • Private Consulting – 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
  • Private Consulting – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
  • Private Consulting – 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
  • Private Consulting – 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Private Consulting – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Pre-Function Area/Boardroom

Conference Program & Workshop Guide

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