Learn from fun, interactive workshops.
This weekend conference features nearly 10 intense hours of practical help, research, and advice on how to improve your Student Government and how to become more effective and influential on your campus.
Conference Location
The conference is being held at Dallas College Richland Campus, 12800 Abrams Road, Dallas, TX 75243.
Text ASGA at conference ONLY: 352-258-4604
2023 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
- Butch Oxendine, Emcee
TBA
9:20 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Networking Break
9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – Training Block I
- A 13 Steps to a Super Student Government – Butch Oxendine
TBA - B Who Cares? Transforming Apathy into Action – Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A.
TBA - C Who Said There’s No “I” in Team? – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
TBA - D FOR ADVISORS Be an Uncle M.I.K.E. (Mentor-Inspire-Knowledge-Encourage) – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
TBA
10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Networking Break
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Training Block II
- E The 25 Worst Mistakes Your Student Government Can Make – Butch Oxendine
TBA - F We’re in this Together: Representing All Students on Your Campus – Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A.
TBA - G Do the Right Thing: Ethics and Your SGA – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
TBA - H Student Government is a Bunch of C.R.A.P. (Communication-Respect-Attitude-Professionalism) – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
TBA
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
TBA
1:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. – ASGA Halftime
TBA
1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. – Training Block III
- I How to Make Students Care About Your SG: Create “Signature Programs” – Butch Oxendine
TBA - J Creating Student Government Advocacy that Effects Change – Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A.
TBA - K Mission SGA! – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
TBA - L NEW From SGA to Elected Official: The BluePrint #Serve – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
TBA
2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Networking Break
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Roundtables
- Senators, Representatives, Judicial Branch, & Committee Members – TBA
- Presidents & Vice Presidents – TBA
- Secretaries & Treasurers – TBA
- Advisors – TBA
3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. – Networking Break
3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. – Training Block IV
- M What Can Your Student Government Really Accomplish? Choose Realistic Goals – Butch Oxendine
TBA - N Stoke the Fire: Seven Ways to Maximize Your Leadership Potential – Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A.
TBA - O FOR ADVISORS Leadership Development: Developing the Leaders Within Your SG – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
TBA - P NEW Going Public With Your Faith! Be the L.I.G.H.T. – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
TBA
4:45 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. – Networking Break
4:50 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. – Wrap-Up & Raffle
- Butch Oxendine, Emcee
- Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)
- The Importance of 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)