Schedule

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 how to become more effective and influential on your campus.

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Conference Location

The conference is 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.

Parking is $8 per day (for ASGA hotel guests and conference attendees).

Text ASGA at conference ONLY: 352-258-4604

2026 Conference Schedule

Saturday, April 4, 2026

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Conference Registration & Buffet Breakfast

  • Hazelnut Foyer (registration)
  • Hotel Breakfast Area (breakfast)

9:00 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. – Welcome

  • Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D., 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

  • Your SGA Report Card: 13 Steps to Raise Your Grade to A+ – Butch Oxendine
    Hazelnut, 1st Floor
  • Knowing When and How to Call Someone Out: Confronting Members within the SG – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
    Macadamia, 6th Floor
  • I C.E.O. You – Santo Stephens
    Hickory, 7th Floor

10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Networking Break

11:00 to 12:00 p.m. – Training Block 2

  •  The 25 Worst Mistakes Your Student Government Can Make (And How to Fix Them) – Butch Oxendine
    Hazelnut, 1st Floor
  • E   FOR ADVISORS  On the Right Foot: Building Rapport with Your SG – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
    Macadamia, 6th Floor
  • W.A.I.T. (Why Am I Talking) – Santo Stephens
    Hickory, 7th Floor

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Lunch from Schlotzsky’s Deli (selection of sandwiches, chips, cookie, and soda/water)

Hotel Breakfast Area, 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

  • How to Make Students Care About Your Student Government – Butch Oxendine
    Hazelnut, 1st Floor
  • Goal-Setting & Fulfilling Your Mission: What Are You Doing? – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
    Macadamia, 6th Floor
  • Dragon Slayer (Full Armor) – Santo Stephens
    Hickory, 7th Floor

2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Networking Break

2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Roundtables

  1.  BONUS WORKSHOP  How & Why You Must Improve Your SGA’s Web & Social Media Presence – Butch Oxendine – Hazelnut, 1st Floor
  2. Senators, Representatives, Judicial Branch, and Committee Members – Macadamia, 6th Floor
  3. Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries & Treasurers – Hickory, 7th Floor
  4. Advisors – Breakfast Area

3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. – Networking Break

3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. – Training Block 4

  • What Are Your Superpowers? What Your SGA Can (And Can’t) Do – Butch Oxendine
    Hazelnut, 1st Floor
  •   NEW  Less Words, More Action: Building Spaces Where Belonging Matters – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
    Macadamia, 6th Floor
  •   NEW  Student Government Recruitment, Retention, and Fun & Engaging Meetings – Dave Kelly
    Hickory, 7th Floor

4:45 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. – Break

4:50 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. – Wrap-Up & Raffle

  • Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D., Emcee
  • Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)
  • The Importance of Your Student Government – Butch Oxendine

Hazelnut, 1st Floor

Sunday, April 5, 2026

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