The Boston Student Government Training Conference is a one-day event featuring 19 workshop sessions, 4 roundtable caucuses, 9 private consulting appointments, and nearly 10 hours of practical help, research, and advice on how to improve your Student Government.
📍 Conference Location
The conference is being held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham, 550 Winter Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451. (Hotel Fact Sheet)
📅 2026 Conference Schedule
👔 Conference Attire: Business Casual
▶ Friday, September 11, 2026
▶ Saturday, September 12, 2026 — Conference Day
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast
- Drake Ballroom
9:00 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. – Welcome
- TBA, Emcee
Drake Ballroom
9:20 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Networking Break
9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – Training Block 1
- A Your SGA Report Card: 13 Steps to Raise Your Grade to A+ – Butch Oxendine · Drake Ballroom
- B NEW Leading with Confidence: Strategies for Self-Awareness and Growth – Kimberly Jones, Ph.D. · Hastings I
- C FOR ADVISORS Leadership Development: Developing the Leaders within Your SG – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D. · Hastings II
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 (And How to Fix Them) – Butch Oxendine · Drake Ballroom
- E NEW Empowering Your SGA Puzzle to Build a Strong and Unified Team – Kimberly Jones, Ph.D. · Hastings I
- F Who Said There’s No “I” in Team? – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D. · Hastings II
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
Drake Ballroom
1:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. – ASGA Halftime
Drake Ballroom
1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. – Training Block 3
- G How to Make Students Care About Your Student Government – Butch Oxendine · Drake Ballroom
- H NEW FOR ADVISORS Mastering the Art of Student Government Advising – Kimberly Jones, Ph.D. · Hastings I
- I Do the Right Thing: Ethics and Your SGA – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D. · Hastings II
2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Networking Break
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Roundtables
- BONUS How & Why You Must Improve Your SGA’s Web & Social Media Presence – Butch Oxendine · Drake Ballroom
- Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries & Treasurers · Hastings I
- Senators, Representatives, Judicial Branch, and Committee Members · Hastings II
- Advisors · Lobby
3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. – Networking Break
3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. – Training Block 4
- J What Are Your Superpowers? What Your SGA Can (And Can’t) Do – Butch Oxendine · Drake Ballroom
- K NEW Lead Without Losing Yourself in Student Government – Kimberly Jones, Ph.D. · Hastings I
- L FOR ADVISORS Student Development and the Art of Advising: (What Does Chickering Have to Do with It? – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D. · Hastings II
4:45 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. – Networking Break
4:50 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. – Wrap-Up & Raffle
- TBA, Emcee
- “Attend. Learn. Implement. Improve. Repeat” – Butch Oxendine, ASGA Founder & Executive Director
- Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)
Drake Ballroom
▶ Sunday, September 13, 2026 — ASGA Overtime
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 in advance)
- 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.
TBA
📄 Conference Program & Workshop Guide
📄 2025 Conference Program📄 2025 Workshop Guide
2026 schedule and workshop descriptions will be available 30 days before the conference.



