The Los Angeles Student Government Training Conference is a weekend event featuring 13 workshop sessions, 3 roundtable caucuses, 2 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 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.
📅 2027 Conference Schedule
Full workshop descriptions will be added 30 days before the conference.
▶ Friday, February 19, 2027
▶ Saturday, February 20, 2027 — Main Conference Day
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
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A SGA Report Card: 13 Steps to Raise Your Grade to A+ – Butch Oxendine · Granada/La Palma
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B Who Cares? Transforming Apathy Into Action – Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A. · Madrid
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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
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D The 25 Worst Mistakes Your Student Government Can Make (And How to Fix Them) – Butch Oxendine · Granada/La Palma
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E We’re In This Together: Representing All Students On Your Campus – Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A. · Madrid
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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
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G How to Make Students Care About Your Student Government – Butch Oxendine · Granada/La Palma
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H Creating Student Government Advocacy That Effects Change – Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A. · Madrid
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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
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1. BONUS How & Why You Must Improve Your SGA’s Web & Social Media Presence – Butch Oxendine · Granada/La Palma
3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. – Networking Break
3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. – Training Block IV
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J What Are Your Superpowers? What Your SGA Can (And Can’t) Do – Butch Oxendine · Granada/La Palma
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K Stoke The Fire: Seven Ways To Maximize Your Leadership Potential – Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A. · Madrid
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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
- “Attend. Learn. Implement. Improve. Repeat.” – Butch Oxendine
- Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)
Granada/La Palma
▶ Sunday, February 21, 2027 — ASGA Overtime
ASGA Overtime – Private Consulting Appointments (virtual)
- 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.
Experience Los Angeles
- Southern California sunshine
- Pacific beaches & Santa Monica
- Hollywood, Beverly Hills & more
Why Attend?
- Interactive Student Government workshops
- Meet leaders from across the country
- Take home practical ideas
Why ASGA?
- Dedicated exclusively to Student Government
- 50,000+ student leaders trained
- Nearly 1,000 member institutions
