
Strengthen your SG through engaging, interactive workshops
This weekend conference features a full day of practical help, research & advice on how to improve your Student Government and become more effective & influential on your campus.
Conference Location
Hilton New Orleans Airport
901 Airline Drive
Kenner, Louisiana 70062
Download the hotel floor plan
2026 Conference Schedule
All times in Central Standard Time (CST)
Community Service Project (on your own)
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Conference Registration
- Rivertown Foyer – Conference Registration
- Hotel Restaurant – Breakfast (for hotel guests)
9:00 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. – Welcome
- Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D., Emcee
Rivertown A/B/C
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
Rivertown A/B - B FOR ADVISORS Be an Uncle M.I.K.E. (Mentor-Inspire-Knowledge-Encourage) – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
Rivertown C - C NEW WORKSHOP SG 101: Getting Student Feedback, How & Why – Kat Klawes, M.A.
Atchafalaya
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
Rivertown A/B - E Student Government is a Bunch of C.R.A.P. (Communication-Respect-Attitude-Professionalism) – Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Ed.D.
Rivertown C - F NEW WORKSHOP Money Matters: Managing Budgets and Funding Student Activities – Kat Klawes, M.A.
Atchafalaya
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
Rivertown A/B
1:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. – ASGA Halftime
Rivertown A/B
1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. – Training Block 3
- G How to Make Students Care About Your Student Government – Butch Oxendine
Rivertown A/B - H Magnus Principles: I am, You Are, We Are Magnus! #Greatness – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
Rivertown C - I NEW WORKSHOP Movement Making: Mental Health and Students Rights Advocacy – Kat Klawes, M.A.
Atchafalaya
2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Networking Break
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Roundtables
- BONUS WORKSHOP How & Why You Must Improve Your SGA’s Web & Social Media Presence – Butch Oxendine – Rivertown A/B
- Senators, Representatives, Judicial Branch, and Committee Members – Rivertown C
- Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries & Treasurers – Atchafalaya
- Advisors – Ballroom 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
Rivertown A/B - K NEW WORKSHOP Emotional Intelligence: I Hear You, But I Don’t Understand You! – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
Rivertown C - L NEW WORKSHOP Spark Sessions: Innovation Lab – Kat Klawes, M.A.
Atchafalaya
4:45 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. – Networking Break
4:50 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. – Wrap-Up & Raffle
- Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D., Emcee
- Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)
- “The Importance of Your Student Government” – Butch Oxendine
Rivertown A/B
- Community Service Project (on your own)
- ASGA Overtime: Private Consulting Appointments at conference hotel (must be arranged in advance)
- One hour of private consulting (7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.)
- One hour of private consulting (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.)
- One hour of private consulting (9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.)
(Contact conferences@asgaonline.com to book consulting appointments)

