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
2023 Conference Schedule
Community Service Project (on your own)
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast
TBA
9:00 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. – Welcome
- Rasheed Ali Cromwell, JD., 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 The Gift and The Curse: Talented and Overextended (Part 1) – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, JD.
TBA - C NEW WORKSHOP The ABCs of SGA – Ernest J. Robinson
TBA - D NEW WORKSHOP Teamwork Makes the Dream Work – Dessie Hall
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 The Gift and The Curse: Talented and Overextended (Part 2) – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, JD.
TBA - G NEW WORKSHOP Chess vs. Checkers: Understanding How and When to Make the Right Move – Ernest J. Robinson
TBA - H NEW WORKSHOP FOR ADVISORS SG Woes – Dessie Hall
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 Origins of War: Communication, Non-Communication and Everything in Between – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, JD
TBA - K NEW WORKSHOP Serving in E.R.N.E.S.T. – Ernest J. Robinson
TBA - L NEW WORKSHOP FOR ADVISORS SG Matters – Dessie Hall
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, and Committee Members – TBA
- Presidents & Vice Presidents – TBA
- Advisors – TBA
- Secretaries and Treasurers – 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 Impeachment: The Last Frontier – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, JD
TBA - O NEW WORKSHOP Lobby for a Hobby – Ernest J. Robinson
TBA - P NEW WORKSHOP Retention Matters – Dessie Hall
TBA
4:45 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. – Networking Break
4:50 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. – Wrap-Up & Raffle
- “The Importance of Your Student Government” – Butch Oxendine, ASGA Founder & Executive Director
- Rasheed Ali Cromwell, JD., Emcee
- Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)
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)
Workshop Guide & Descriptions
- 2023 Workshop Guide and Descriptions available soon
- 2018 Guide to Boston Workshops
- 2018 Workshop Descriptions