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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
The conference is being held at the Staybridge Suites Atlanta Airport, 3420 Norman Berry Drive Hapeville, Georgia 30354, which is only minutes away from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The conference hotel also has a free shuttle that will take you to and from the airport.
Text ASGA at conference ONLY: 352-258-4604
2024 Conference Schedule
Community Service Project (on your own)
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast
Hazelnut, 1st Floor
9:00 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. – Welcome
- Butch Oxendine, Emcee
Hazelnut, 1st Floor
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
Hazelnut, 1st Floor - B Teamwork Makes the Dream Work – Dessie Hall
Walnut, 4th Floor - C Student Government is a Bunch of C.R.A.P. (Communication-Respect-Attitude-Professionalism) – Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Ed.D.
Chestnut, 5th Floor
10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Networking Break
11:00 to 12:00 p.m. – Training Block 2
- D The 25 Worst Mistakes Your Student Government Can Make – Butch Oxendine
Hazelnut, 1st Floor - E Retention Matters – Dessie Hall
Walnut, 4th Floor - F FOR ADVISORS Be an Uncle M.I.K.E. (Mentor-Inspire-Knowledge-Encourage) – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
Chestnut, 5th Floor
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
Hazelnut, 1st Floor
1:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. – ASGA Halftime
Hazelnut, 1st Floor
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
Hazelnut, 1st Floor - H Is Your Student Government a Joke? – Dessie Hall
Walnut, 4th Floor - I Magnus Principles: I am, You Are, We Are Magnus! #Greatness – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
Chestnut, 5th Floor
2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Networking Break
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Roundtables
- Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries & Treasurers – Hazelnut, 1st Floor
- Senators, Representatives, Judicial Branch, and Committee Members – Walnut, 4th Floor
- Advisors – Chestnut, 5th Floor
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 Student Government Really Accomplish? Choose Realistic Goals – Butch Oxendine
Hazelnut, 1st Floor - K A Seat at the Table – Dessie Hall
Walnut, 4th Floor - L FOR ADVISORS Good Leadership Needs H.E.L.P. (Honor, Encouragement, Loyalty, Professionalism) – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
Chestnut, 5th Floor
4:45 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. – Break
4:50 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. – Wrap-Up & Raffle
- Butch Oxendine, Emcee
- Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)
- The Importance of Your Student Government – Butch Oxendine
Hazelnut, 1st Floor
- 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)
Workshop Guide & Descriptions
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- 2024 Workshop Guide & Descriptions coming soon
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- 2023 Workshop Descriptions