
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
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
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 - G 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
- BONUS WORKSHOP How to Improve Your SG’s Web & Social Media Presence – Butch Oxendine – Egret Room
- Senators, Representatives, Judicial Branch, and Committee Members – Heron Room
- Secretaries and Treasurers – Swan Room
- Presidents & Vice Presidents – Osprey Room
- 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
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
- 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)


