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
Hilton New Orleans Airport
901 Airline Drive
Kenner, LA 70062
Phone: 504-469-5000
Download the hotel floor plan
Text ASGA at conference ONLY: 352-258-4604
2024 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 & Continental Breakfast
Grand Ballroom A/B
9:00 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. – Welcome
- Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq., Emcee
Grand Ballroom A/B
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
Grand Ballroom A/B - B Doing the Most: Talented and Overextended (Part 1) – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
Grand Ballroom C - C Who Said There’s No “I” in Team? – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Grand Ballroom D - D FOR ADVISORS Be an Uncle M.I.K.E. (Mentor-Inspire-Knowledge-Encourage) – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
Pontchartrain
10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Networking Break
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Training Block 2
- E The 25 Worst Mistakes Your Student Government Can Make – Butch Oxendine
Grand Ballroom A/B - F Doing the Most: Talented and Overextended (Part 2) – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
Grand Ballroom C - G Jumanji! Leveling Up Your SGA Leadership – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Grand Ballroom D - H Student Government is a Bunch of C.R.A.P. (Communication-Respect-Attitude-Professionalism) – Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Ed.D.
Pontchartrain
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
Grand Ballroom A/B
1:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. – ASGA Halftime
Grand Ballroom A/B
1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. – Training Block 3
- I How to Make Students Care About Your Student Government: Create “Signature Programs” – Butch Oxendine
Grand Ballroom A/B - J Lost in Translation: Communication, Non-Communication and Everything in Between – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
Grand Ballroom C - K FOR ADVISORS Leadership Development: Developing the Leaders Within Your SG – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Grand Ballroom D - L Magnus Principles: I am, You Are, We Are Magnus! #Greatness – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
Pontchartrain
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 – Grand Ballroom A/B
- Senators, Representatives, Judicial Branch, and Committee Members – Grand Ballroom C
- Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries & Treasurers – Grand Ballroom D
- Advisors – Pontchartrain
3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. – Networking Break
3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. – Training Block 4
- M What Can Your Student Government Really Accomplish? Choose Realistic Goals – Butch Oxendine
Grand Ballroom A/B - N Impeachment: The Last Frontier – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
Grand Ballroom C - O Do the Right Thing: Ethics and Your SGA – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Grand Ballroom D - P FOR ADVISORS Good Leadership Needs H.E.L.P. (Honor, Encouragement, Loyalty, Professionalism) – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
Pontchartrain
4:45 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. – Networking Break
4:50 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. – Wrap-Up & Raffle
- Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq., Emcee
- Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)
- “The Importance of Your Student Government” – Butch Oxendine
Grand Ballroom 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)
Workshop Guide & Descriptions
- 2024 Workshop Guide & Descriptions coming soon
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- 2023 Workshop Descriptions