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
2023 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
- Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Ed.D., 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 I
- A 13 Steps to a Super Student Government – Butch Oxendine
Grand Ballroom A/B - B Who Said There’s No “I” in Team? – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Grand Ballroom C - C FOR ADVISORS Be an Uncle M.I.K.E. (Mentor-Inspire-Knowledge-Encourage) – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
Grand Ballroom D - D Knowing When and How to Call Someone Out: Confronting Members within the SG – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
Pontchartrain
10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Networking Break
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Training Block II
- E The 25 Worst Mistakes Your Student Government Can Make – Butch Oxendine
Grand Ballroom A/B - F NEW Jumanji! Leveling Up Your SGA Leadership – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Grand Ballroom C - G Student Government is a Bunch of C.R.A.P. (Communication-Respect-Attitude-Professionalism) – Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Ed.D.
Grand Ballroom D - H FOR ADVISORS Advising 2.0: Navigating and Negotiating Institutional Politics – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.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 III
- I How to Make Students Care About Your Student Government: Create “Signature Programs” – Butch Oxendine
Grand Ballroom A/B - J FOR ADVISORS Leadership Development: Developing the Leaders Within Your SG – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Grand Ballroom C - K Magnus Principles: I am, You Are, We Are Magnus! #Greatness – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
Grand Ballroom D - L Goal-setting & Fulfilling Your Mission: What are You Doing? – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.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 IV
- M What Can Your Student Government Really Accomplish? Choose Realistic Goals – Butch Oxendine
Grand Ballroom A/B - N Do the Right Thing: Ethics and Your SGA – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Grand Ballroom C - O FOR ADVISORS Good Leadership Needs H.E.L.P. (Honor, Encouragement, Loyalty, Professionalism) – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
Grand Ballroom D - P Inclusive SG Leadership: Tackling the Difficult Conversations – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.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
- Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)
- “The Importance of Your Student Government” – Butch Oxendine, Emcee
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)