
Strengthen your SG through engaging, interactive workshops
This weekend conference features a full day 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 being held in Red River Hall at Dallas College Richland Campus, 12800 Abrams Road, Dallas, TX 75243. (Campus map)
- Download Red River Hall floor plan
- Use parking lot X. Parking is free on campus
Text ASGA at conference ONLY: 352-258-4604
2025 Conference Schedule
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast
TBA
9:00 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. – Welcome
- Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D., Emcee
- SGA President, Dallas College Richland
TBA
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
TBA - B TBA – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
TBA - C NEW WORKSHOP The Power of Networking in Student Leadership – Kimberly Jones, Ph.D.
TBA
10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Networking Break
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Training Block 2
- D The 25 Worst Mistakes Your Student Government Can Make – Butch Oxendine
TBA - E TBA – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
TBA - F NEW WORKSHOP Lead Without Losing Yourself in Student Government – Kimberly Jones, Ph.D.
TBA
12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. – Lunch
TBA
12:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – ASGA Halftime
TBA
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Training Block 3
- G How to Make Students Care About Your SG: Create “Signature Programs” – Butch Oxendine
TBA - H TBA – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
TBA - I NEW WORKSHOP FOR ADVISORS Mastering the Art of Student Government Advising – Kimberly Jones, Ph.D.
TBA
2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. – Networking Break
2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. – Roundtables
- BONUS WORKSHOP How to Improve Your SG’s Web & Social Media Presence – Butch Oxendine – TBA
- Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries & Treasurers – TBA
- Senators, Representatives, Judicial Branch, and Committee Members – TBA
- Advisors – TBA
3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Networking Break
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Training Block 4
- J What Can Your Student Government Really Accomplish? Choose Realistic Goals – Butch Oxendine
TBA - K FOR ADVISORS TBA – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
TBA - L NEW WORKSHOP Empowering Your SGA Puzzle to Build a Strong and Unified Team – Kimberly Jones, Ph.D.
TBA
4:30 p.m. to 4:35 p.m. – Break
4:35 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Wrap-Up & Raffle
- Suzette Walden Cole, Ed.D., Emcee
- Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)
- Completion of Training Certificates
- A Challenge to Your Student Government – Butch Oxendine
TBA
- Community Service Project (on your own)
- ASGA Overtime: Private Consulting Appointments at conference hotel (must be arranged in advance)
(Contact conferences@asgaonline.com to book consulting appointments)
Conference Program & Workshop Guide
- Conference Program (schedule and workshop descriptions)
- Workshop Guide (workshop categories)
- 2026 Program and Workshop Guide Coming Soon!


