Schedule

Strengthen your SG through engaging, interactive workshops

Maximize Your ASGA Trip

This weekend conference features nearly a full day of practical help, research & advice on how to improve your Student Government and how to become more effective & influential on your campus.

Conference Location

Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport South, 1440 East Imperial Avenue, El Segundo, California, 90245

Parking is $15 per day and only $5 for drive-in attendees on Saturday.

Conference Schedule

Saturday, February 20, 2027

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Conference Registration

GRANADA/LA PALMA

9:00 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. – Welcome

  • Vicky Goodin, Ed.D., Emcee

GRANADA/LA PALMA

9:20 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Networking Break

9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – Training Block I

  •  A  SGA Report Card: 13 Steps to Raise Your Grade to A+ – Butch Oxendine
    GRANADA/LA PALMA
  •  B  Who Cares? Transforming Apathy Into Action  – Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A.
    MADRID
  • C   FOR ADVISORS  Leadership Development: Developing the Leaders within Your SG – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
    SEVILLA

10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Networking/Coffee & Tea 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
    GRANADA/LA PALMA
  •  E  We’re In This Together: Representing All Students On Your Campus – Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A.
    MADRID
  •  F  Who Said There’s No “I” in Team? – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
    SEVILLA

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Lunch

GRANADA/LA PALMA

1:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. – ASGA Halftime

GRANADA/LA PALMA

1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. – Training Block III

  •  G  How to Make Students Care About Your Student Government – Butch Oxendine
    GRANADA/LA PALMA
  • Creating Student Government Advocacy That Effects Change  – Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A.
    MADRID
  •  I  Do the Right Thing: Ethics and Your SGA – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
    SEVILLA

2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Networking Break & Afternoon Drinks/Snacks

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 – GRANADA/LA PALMA
  2. Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries & Treasurers – MADRID
  3. Senators, Representatives, Judicial Branch, and Committee Members – SEVILLA
  4. Advisors – VALENCIA

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
    GRANADA/LA PALMA
  • Stoke The Fire: Seven Ways To Maximize Your Leadership Potential  – Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A.
    MADRID
  • L   FOR ADVISORS  Student Development and the Art of Advising (What Does Chickering Have to Do with It?) – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
    SEVILLA

4:45 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. – Networking Break

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

  • Vicky Goodin, Ed.D., Emcee
  • Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)
  • The Importance of Your Student Government – Butch Oxendine

GRANADA/LA PALMA

Sunday, February 21, 2027

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