Program

Lobbying on Capitol Hill (OPTIONAL: Meet Your Representatives & Senators)

• Visits to U.S. House of Representatives members and U.S. Senators (on your own)
• Visits to monuments and museums (on your own)

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Lobbying on Capitol Hill (OPTIONAL: Meet Your Representatives & Senators)

• Visits to U.S. House of Representatives members and U.S. Senators (on your own)
• Visits to monuments and museums (on your own)

6:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. — SG Exchange (bring your SG brochures, constitutions, T-Shirts, pens, and more to exchange with other schools)

Lexington/Concord

6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — Conference Registration & Networking

• Dinner (on your own) See ASGA’s restaurant recommendations and discounts
• Visits to Conference Exhibitor Booths
  Hall of Battles

7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. — Conference Kick-Off (doors open at 7:00 p.m. Arrive early to get the best seats)

• Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D., Emcee
  Regency B/C/D (Ballroom)

8:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. — Networking Break

8:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. —  FOR ADVISORS  “ASGA Loves Advisors” Reception

• Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq., Host
• Raffle
  Thornton Lounge (11^th Floor)

8:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 1 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

• ROUNDTABLE: Community Colleges (Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D., facilitator)
  Regency B (Ballroom)
• ROUNDTABLE: Super-Evolved Student Governments (ERAU SGA Leaders, facilitators)
  Columbia A
• ROUNDTABLE: Public Colleges & Universities (Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D., facilitator)
  Columbia B
• ROUNDTABLE: Private Colleges & Universities (Vicky Goodin, Ed.D., facilitator)
  Columbia C
•  A   FOR NEW, CURRENT & POTENTIAL ASGA MEMBERS  How to Maximize Your ASGA Membership – Butch Oxendine
  Lexington/Concord

9:45 p.m. — Free for Evening

Suggested Night-Life Activities
• Late Dinner on the Town—find out where to eat and see ASGA’s restaurant recommendations and discounts

6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. — Lobbying on Capitol Hill (OPTIONAL: Meet Your Representatives & Senators)

7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — SG Exchange (bring your SG brochures, constitutions, T-Shirts, pens, and more to exchange with other schools)

Lexington/Concord

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. — Continental Breakfast

MENU: pastries, toast, bagels, fresh fruit, coffee, tea
Lexington/Concord

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 2 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

•  B   FOR ADVISORS  Keeping HOPE Alive: How to Sustain & Grow Your Student Leaders – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
  Regency B (Ballroom)
•  C  How You Can Connect With Students: Survey Them! – Butch Oxendine
  Regency C/D (Ballroom)
•  D  Inclusive SG Leadership: Tackling the Difficult Conversations – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
  Columbia A
• E  Do the Right Thing: Ethics and Your SGA – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
  Columbia B
• F  Doing the Most: Talented and Overextended (Part 1) – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
  Columbia C
• ROUNDTABLE: Freeform (Talk About Anything and Everything)
  Lexington/Concord

10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. — Networking Break

10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 3 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

•  G  SG Training With an “Attitude” – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
  Regency B (Ballroom)
•  H  13 Steps to a Super Student Government – Butch Oxendine
  Regency C/D (Ballroom)
•  I  Ready to Rumble? How to Engage in “Successful” Conflicts – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
  Columbia A
• J  Who Said There’s No “I” in Team? – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
  Columbia B
•  K  Doing the Most: Talented and Overextended (Part 2) – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
  Columbia C
• ROUNDTABLE: Freeform (Talk About Anything & Everything)
  Lexington/Concord

11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Networking Break

12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Sit-down Lunch

MENU: pasta, salad, dessert, iced tea
Regency B and Regency C/D (Ballroom)

• Visits to Conference Exhibitor Booths
  Hall of Battles

12:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. — ASGA Halftime & Raffle

Regency C/D (Ballroom

• Stamp to Win Raffle Drawing (must be present to win)
  Yeti Rambler 26oz Bottle • “What Do You Meme” Party Game • Lots more

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 4 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

•  L  No More Drama: Conflict Resolution the “Right Way” – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
  Regency B (Ballroom)
•  M  The 25 Worst Mistakes Your SG Can Make – Butch Oxendine
  Regency C/D (Ballroom)
• N   NEW  (Re)defining Bold & Authentic Leadership – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
  Columbia A
• O   FOR ADVISORS  Leadership Development: Developing the Leaders Within Your SG – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
  Columbia B
•  P  Lost in Translation: Communication, Non-Communication and Everything in Between – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
  Columbia C

2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. — Networking Break

2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 5 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

• Q  Hail to the Chief: The Power and Purpose of Being SG President – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
  Regency B (Ballroom)
•  R  How to Improve Your SG’s Web & Social Media Presence – Butch Oxendine
  Regency C/D (Ballroom)
• S   FOR ADVISORS  Advising 2.0: Navigating & Negotiating Institutional Politics – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
  Columbia A
• T  Jumanji! Leveling Up Your SGA Leadership – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
  Columbia B
• U  Impeachment: The Last Frontier – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
  Columbia C

3:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. — (OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES)

• Lobbying on Capitol Hill (Meet Your Representatives and Senators)
• 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Private Consulting
  Lexington/Concord
• 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Private Consulting
  Lexington/Concord

(Contact conferences@asgaonline.com to book your one-hour appointment in advance)

Suggested Night-Life Activities
All of these suggested activities are either within walking distance or are convenient via the Metro, taxi, Lyft, or Uber:

• Dinner on the Town—find out where to eat and see ASGA’s restaurant recommendations and discounts
• Walking Tour of National Mall, Monuments, Museums, The White House, The Capitol
• Dinner and Walking Tour of Union Station
• Theater (The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Shakespeare Theater, Ford’s Theater)

Also check out “Experience DC.”

8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. — SG Exchange (bring your SG brochures, constitutions, T-Shirts, pens, and more to exchange with other schools)

Lexington/Concord

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. — Continental Breakfast

MENU: pastries, bagels, toast, fresh fruit, coffee, tea
Lexington/Concord

8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. — Networking Break

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 6 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

• V   ADVISOR-LED  A Seat at the Table – Dessie Hall
  Regency B (Ballroom)
• W  How to Make Students Care About Your SG: Create “Signature Programs” – Butch Oxendine
  Regency C/D (Ballroom)
• X  Movement Making: Advocating for Legislative Change and Students’ Right Advocacy – Kat Klawes, M.A.
  Columbia A
• Y  Empowering Your SGA Puzzle: Fostering Cohesion for Lasting Success – Kimberly Jones, M.Ed.
  Columbia B
•  Z  Ten Toxic Timewasters (that Poison Productive Meetings) – Christopher Jachimowicz
  Columbia C
• ROUNDTABLE: Freeform (Talk About Anything & Everything)
  Lexington/Concord

10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. — Networking Break

10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 7 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

• AA   ADVISOR-LED  Teamwork Makes the Dream Work  – Dessie Hall
  Regency B (Ballroom)
•  BB  Free Speech, Hate Speech, and Student Governments: How Student Leaders Can Uphold Expressive Rights on Campus – Zach Greenberg (FIRE)
  Regency C/D (Ballroom)
•  CC  101 Activities & Action Items for SG’s – Kat Klawes, M.A.
  Columbia A
• DD   NEW  Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Empowering Advocacy and Impact in Student Government – Kimberly Jones, M.Ed.
  Columbia B
• EE   NEW  Five Myths of Good Leadership – Christopher Jachimowicz
  Columbia C
• ROUNDTABLE: Freeform (Talk About Anything & Everything)
  Lexington/Concord

11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Networking Break

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 8 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

• FF   ADVISOR-LED  Retention Matters  – Dessie Hall
  Regency B (Ballroom)
•  GG  Dealing with Hateful, Offensive, and Controversial Speech: How Student Leaders can Address Free Speech Issues on Campus – Zach Greenberg (FIRE)
  Regency C/D (Ballroom)
• HH  SG 101: Getting Student Feedback, How & Why – Kat Klawes, M.A.
  Columbia A
• II  Learn How to Run for Public Office with Elect Her! – Meghan Pearce (Running Start)
  Columbia B
•  JJ  Just a Minute! How to Take Effective Meeting Minutes – Christopher Jachimowicz
  Columbia C
• ROUNDTABLE: Freeform (Talk About Anything & Everything)
  Lexington/Concord

12:30 p.m. — Boxed Lunch (grab and go for sightseeing)

Lexington/Concord

• Visits to Conference Exhibitor Booths
  Hall of Battles

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — (OPTIONAL) Training/Roundtable Block 9 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

Meeting Space Available (reserve in advance to meet with other students from your state, branch campuses, etc. Reserve at ASGA Registration table.)

• Meeting Space Available
  Regency B (Ballroom)
• Meeting Space Available
  Regency C/D (Ballroom)
• Meeting Space Available
  Columbia A
• Meeting Space Available
  Columbia B
• Meeting Space Available
  Columbia C

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — (OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES)

• Visits to monuments and museums (on your own)
• 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. — Private Consulting
  Lexington/Concord
• 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. — Private Consulting
  Lexington/Concord
• 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Private Consulting
  Lexington/Concord

Contact conferences@asgaonline.com to book your one-hour appointment in advance)

Suggested Night-Life Activities
All of these suggested activities are either within walking distance or are convenient via the Metro, taxi, Lyft, or Uber:

• Dinner on the Town—find out where to eat and see ASGA’s restaurant recommendations and discounts
• Walking Tour of National Mall, Monuments, Museums, The White House, The Capitol
• Dinner and Walking Tour of Union Station
• Theater (The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Shakespeare Theater, Ford’s Theater)

Also check out “Experience DC.”

7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. — (OPTIONAL) Non-denominational Worship Service

Lexington/Concord

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — SG Exchange (bring your SG brochures, constitutions, T-Shirts, pens, and more to exchange with other schools)

Lexington/Concord

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. — Continental Breakfast

MENU: pastries, bagels, toast, fresh fruit, coffee, tea
Lexington/Concord

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 10 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

• KK  What Can Your Student Government Really Accomplish? Choose Realistic Goals – Butch Oxendine
  Regency B/C/D (Ballroom)
•  LL  Student Government is a Bunch of C.R.A.P. (Communication-Respect-Attitude-Professionalism) – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
  Columbia A
• MM  I Made It, I am in Student Government, Now What? – Edson O’Neale
  Columbia B
• NN   NEW  Drumroll Please…And The Winner Is: Improving Election Turnout On Your Campus – Jonathan Lopez (ERAU)
  Columbia C
• ROUNDTABLE: Freeform (Talk About Anything and Everything)
  Lexington/Concord

10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. — Networking Break

10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 11 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

• OO   NEW  How to Make Your SG Really Suck – Butch Oxendine
  Regency B/C/D (Ballroom)
• PP   FOR ADVISORS  Be an Uncle M.I.K.E. (Mentor-Inspire-Knowledge-Encourage) – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
  Columbia A
• QQ  Vulnerability: The Real Super Hero for Student Government – Edson O’Neale
  Columbia B
• RR   NEW  3 M’s of Effective SGA Public Relations: Marketing, Messaging, and Media – Michai Mosby and Dr. Danny Kelley (MTSU)
  Columbia C
• PRIVATE CONSULTING (arrange in advance by writing conferences@asgaonline.com)
  Lexington/Concord

11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Networking Break

11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Wrap-up & Raffle

• Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D., Emcee
• Stamp to Win Raffle Drawing (must be present to win)
  Mr. Coffee Iced/Hot Coffee Maker • $50 Visa Gift Card • Lots more
• Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)
• The Importance of Your Student Government – Butch Oxendine
  Regency B/C/D (Ballroom)

12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. — (OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES)

Check out “Experience DC” for ideas on sight-seeing and restaurants

Lobbying on Capitol Hill (OPTIONAL: Meet your Representatives & Senators)

• Visits to U.S. House of Representatives members and U.S. Senators (on your own)
• Visits to monuments and museums (on your own)