The New Orleans Student Government Training Conference is a weekend event featuring 13 workshop sessions, 3 roundtable caucuses, 3 private consulting hours, and 9 hours of practical help, research, and advice on how to improve your SG and become more effective & influential on your campus.
📍 Conference Location
The conference is being hosted at Hilton New Orleans Airport, 901 Airline Drive, Kenner, Louisiana 70062.
📅 2027 Conference Schedule
All times in Central Standard Time (CST)
Full workshop descriptions will be added 30 days before the conference.
▶ Friday, February 26, 2027
▶ Saturday, February 27, 2027 — Main Conference Day
- 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 I
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 II
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 III
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
1. BONUS How & Why You Must Improve Your SGA’s Web & Social Media Presence – Butch Oxendine · Rivertown A/B
3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. – Networking Break
3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. – Training Block IV
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
- “The Importance of Your Student Government” – Butch Oxendine
- Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)
Rivertown A/B
▶ Sunday, February 28, 2027 — ASGA Overtime
ASGA Overtime – Private Consulting Appointments at conference hotel
- 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
- 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
(Must be arranged in advance. Contact conferences@asgaonline.com to book a consulting appointment, or book when you register for the conference.)
📄 Conference Materials
📄 2026 Program📄 2026 Workshop Guide📄 2026 Handouts
2027 schedule, workshop descriptions, and handouts will be available 30 days before the conference.
Why This Conference?
- Interactive Student Government workshops
- Create a success plan for your SG
- Meet Student Governments nationwide
Why New Orleans?
- Experience the French Quarter
- Enjoy legendary food, jazz & culture
- Explore one of America's most unique cities
Why ASGA?
- Dedicated exclusively to Student Government
- 50,000+ student leaders trained
- Nearly 1,000 member institutions
