Schedule

Maximize Your ASGA Trip

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

Saturday, November 8, 2025

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
  •  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

Sunday, November 9, 2025

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