Schedule

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.

19
Workshop Sessions
4
Roundtable Caucuses
9
Private Consulting Hours
6
NEW SESSIONS
9+
Hours of Practical Training

📍 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

  1. BONUS How & Why You Must Improve Your SGA’s Web & Social Media Presence – Butch Oxendine · Drake Ballroom
  2. Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries & Treasurers · Hastings I
  3. Senators, Representatives, Judicial Branch, and Committee Members · Hastings II
  4. 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.

✅ Register for the Conference