
Strengthen your SG through engaging, interactive workshops
This weekend conference features a day of practical help, research, and advice on how to improve your Student Government and become more effective & influential on your campus.
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
Community Service Project (on your own)
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
- Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Ed.D., 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 13 Steps to a Super Student Government – Butch Oxendine
Drake Ballroom - B Student Government is a Bunch of C.R.A.P. (Communication-Respect-Attitude-Professionalism) – Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Ed.D.
Hastings I - C TBA – 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 – Butch Oxendine
Drake Ballroom - E FOR ADVISORS Be an Uncle M.I.K.E. (Mentor-Inspire-Knowledge-Encourage) – Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Ed.D.
Hastings I - F TBA – 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 SG: Create “Signature Programs” – Butch Oxendine
Drake Ballroom - H FOR ADVISORS Good Leadership Needs H.E.L.P. (Honor, Encouragement, Loyalty, Professionalism) – Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Ed.D.
Hastings I - I TBA – 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 WORKSHOP How to Improve Your SG’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 Can Your SGA Really Accomplish? Understand & Use Your Power – Butch Oxendine
Drake Ballroom - K NEW WORKSHOP Emotional Intelligence: I Hear You, But I Don’t Understand You! – Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Ed.D.
Hastings I - L FOR ADVISORS TBA – 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
- “The Importance of Your Student Government” – Butch Oxendine, ASGA Founder & Executive Director
- Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Ed.D., Emcee
- Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)
Drake Ballroom
- 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)
Conference Program & Workshop Guide
- 2026 schedule and workshop descriptions will be available 30 days before the conference
- 2025 Conference Program (schedule and workshop descriptions)
- 2025 Workshop Guide (workshop categories)


