Strengthen your SG through engaging, interactive workshops

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
Community Service Project (on your own)
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 - H 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
- BONUS WORKSHOP How & Why You Must Improve Your SGA’s Web & Social Media Presence – Butch Oxendine – GRANADA/LA PALMA
- Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries & Treasurers – MADRID
- Senators, Representatives, Judicial Branch, and Committee Members – SEVILLA
- 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 - K 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
- Community Service Project (on your own)
- ASGA Overtime: Private Consulting Appointments (must be arranged in advance)
- 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (virtual)
- 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (virtual)
- (Contact conferences@asgaonline.com to book consulting appointments)
Conference Program & Workshop Guide
- 2027 schedule and workshop descriptions will be available 30 days before the conference
- 2026 Conference Program (schedule and workshop descriptions)
- 2026 Workshop Guide (workshop categories)

