The National Student Government Summit is a four-day conference.
See 2021 Conference Schedule Below
The conference features 51 workshop sessions (7 more than 2018), 17 brand-new workshops with several led by student leaders and advisors, 9 new presenters, 37 round-table caucuses, one dozen one-hour private consulting appointments, and more than 24 information-packed hours of practical help, ideas, tips, and advice on how to improve your Student Government.
Even Better in 2021
- Location two blocks from the U.S. Capitol (you’ll save money and time on transportation. Walk to the Capitol, museums, and restaurants)
- Conference hotel, the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, the closest hotel to the Capitol
- Lower transportation costs! No need to rent a car or pay for taxis/Uber/Lyft. You can walk everywhere!
- More time to visit Capitol Hill (you can walk in five minutes! Save two hours every day riding the Metro and waiting for hotel shuttles!)
- New! Pre-conference Presidential Leadership Institute and parliamentary procedure/meetings training
- All workshops/roundtables on the same floor in the conference hotel
- More hotel elevators for quicker and easier access to meeting and sleeping rooms
- Free Internet at the conference hotel (normally $14.95 per day)
- More free time for sightseeing on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- New workshops and speakers (nine new speakers and 17 new workshops!)
- New workshops led by student leaders and advisors
- More interactive training sessions
- More training sessions for advisors
- Free reception Thursday night (for students) at the conference hotel
- Free “ASGA Loves Advisors” reception on Thursday (free food and open bar for advisors)
- New Workshop Guide to help you choose which workshops will help you most
- More detailed training Workshop Descriptions to help you choose which workshops will help you most
- More facilitated and structured round-table caucuses focused on hot issues and problems
- Later start times each morning
- SG Exchange (bring your SG brochures, constitutions, T-Shirts, pens, and more to exchange with other schools)
Conference Attire
Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
Business Casual | Business | ASGA T-Shirts & Jeans | College/University Shirts & Jeans |
2021 Conference Schedule
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)
- Tours of the U.S. Capitol (must have reservations in advance)
- Tours of the Holocaust Museum (must have reservations in advance)
- Tours of the National Museum of African American History & Culture (must have reservations in advance)
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Pre-conference Presidential Leadership Institute (sign up when you register for this conference)
- Rasheed Ali Cromwell, J.D.
Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level)
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Parliamentary Procedure/Meetings Training (sign up when you register for this conference)
- Chris Jachimowicz
Bunker Hill (Ballroom Level)
4:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. — SG Exchange (bring your SG brochures, constitutions, T-Shirts, pens, and more to exchange with other schools)
Regency Ballroom Foyer
4:30 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
Regency Ballroom Foyer
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 A/B (Ballroom)
8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. — Reception
Regency Ballroom Foyer (popcorn and lemonade)
9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. — FOR ADVISORS “ASGA Loves Advisors” Reception
- Rasheed Ali Cromwell, J.D., Host
- Raffle
Thornton Lounge, 11th floor
9:00 p.m. to 10:00 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 A (Ballroom) - ROUNDTABLE: Private Colleges & Universities (Chris Jachimowicz, facilitator)
Regency B (Ballroom) - ROUNDTABLE: Public Colleges & Universities (Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D., facilitator)
Regency C (Ballroom) - ROUNDTABLE: Super-Evolved Student Governments (Ernest J. Robinson, facilitator)
Regency D (Ballroom) - A FOR NEW & POTENTIAL ASGA MEMBERS How to Maximize Your ASGA Membership – Butch Oxendine
Bunker Hill (Ballroom Level) - PRIVATE CONSULTING (arrange in advance by writing conferences@asgaonline.com)
Olympic (Conference Level, 2nd Floor)
10:00 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 5:45 p.m. — SG Exchange (bring your SG brochures, constitutions, T-Shirts, pens, and more to exchange with other schools)
Regency Ballroom Foyer
7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. — Continental Breakfast
MENU: pastries, toast, bagels, fresh fruit, coffee, tea
Regency Ballroom Foyer
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 2 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)
- B How You Can Connect With Students: Survey Them! – Butch Oxendine
Regency A (Ballroom) - C FOR ADVISORS Keeping HOPE Alive: How to Sustain & Grow Your Student Leaders – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
Regency B (Ballroom) - D Knowing When and How to Call Someone Out: Confronting Members within the SG – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
Regency C (Ballroom) - E The ABCs of SGA – Ernest J. Robinson
Regency D (Ballroom) - F Death by Committee: How SG Committees Should Work – Chris Jachimowicz
Bunker Hill (Ballroom Level) - G The Gift and The Curse: Talented and Overextended (Part 1) – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, J.D.
Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level) - H ADVISOR-LED Leadership: How to Drive the Mission, the Passion, and the Teamwork! – Russell D Barefoot
Columbia C (Ballroom Level) - ROUNDTABLE: Freeform (Talk About Anything and Everything)
Olympic (Conference Level, 2nd Floor)
9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. — Networking Break
9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 3 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)
- I 13 Steps to a Super Student Government – Butch Oxendine
Regency A (Ballroom) - J SG Training With an “Attitude” – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
Regency B (Ballroom) - K FOR ADVISORS On the Right Foot: Building Rapport With Your SG – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
Regency C (Ballroom) - L Chess vs. Checkers: Understanding How and When to Make the Right Move – Ernest J. Robinson
Regency D (Ballroom) - M Extreme Makeover: Constitution Edition – Chris Jachimowicz
Bunker Hill (Ballroom Level) - N The Gift and The Curse: Talented and Overextended (Part 2) – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, J.D.
Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level) - O NEW Movement Making: Creating Mental Health Supports on Campuses – Kat Klawes
Columbia C (Ballroom Level) - ROUNDTABLE: Freeform (Talk About Anything & Everything)
Olympic (Conference Level, 2nd Floor)
11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. — Networking Break
11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Sit-down Lunch & Raffle
MENU: pasta with chef’s choice of chicken/meatballs, salad, dessert, iced tea
Regency A/B/C/D (Ballroom)
- Visits to Conference Exhibitor Booths
Regency Ballroom Foyer
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 4 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)
- P The 25 Worst Mistakes Your SG Can Make – Butch Oxendine
Regency A (Ballroom) - Q Hail to the Chief: The Power and Purpose of Being SG President – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
Regency B (Ballroom) - R Cultural Competency & SG Leadership: Ensuring Everyone’s Asked to Dance – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
Regency C (Ballroom) - S FOR ADVISORS Be an Uncle M.I.K.E. (Mentor-Inspire-Knowledge-Encourage) – Michael A. Cadore, Sr., MA
Regency D (Ballroom) - T Administrators Are Not Your Enemy: Learn How to Get Along with Yours – Chris Jachimowicz
Bunker Hill (Ballroom Level) - U Origins of War: Communication, Non-Communication and Everything in Between – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, J.D.
Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level) - V Meetings That Make Sense – Russell D Barefoot
Columbia C (Ballroom Level) - ROUNDTABLE: Super Student Governments (Vicky Goodin, Ed.D., facilitator)
Olympic (Conference Level, 2nd Floor)
1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. — Networking Break
1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 5 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)
- ROUNDTABLE: Senators, Representatives, and Committee Members (Butch Oxendine, facilitator)
Regency A (Ballroom) - ROUNDTABLE: Presidents & Vice Presidents (Rasheed Ali Cromwell, J.D., facilitator)
Regency B (Ballroom) - W Actions Speak Louder than Words: Cultivating Allies, Partners & Champions – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
Regency C (Ballroom) - X Student Government is a Bunch of C.R.A.P. – Michael A. Cadore, Sr., MA
Regency D (Ballroom) - ROUNDTABLE: Secretaries & Treasurers (Chris Jachimowicz, facilitator)
Bunker Hill (Ballroom Level) - Y FOR ADVISORS Student Development and the Art of Advising (What Does Chickering Have to Do With It?) – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level) - Z NEW Fostering Free Speech on Campus – Kat Klawes
Columbia C (Ballroom Level) - ROUNDTABLE: Super Student Government Officers (Advanced)
Olympic (Conference Level, 2nd Floor)
2:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. — (OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES)
- Lobbying on Capitol Hill (Meet Your Representatives and Senators)
- 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. — Private Consulting
Olympic (Conference Level, 2nd Floor) - 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. — Private Consulting
Olympic (Conference Level, 2nd Floor) - 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. — Private Consulting
Olympic (Conference Level, 2nd Floor)
(Contact conferences@asgaonline.com to book consulting appointments)
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 5:30 p.m. — SG Exchange (bring your SG brochures, constitutions, T-Shirts, pens, and more to exchange with other schools)
Regency Ballroom Foyer
7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. — Breakfast
MENU: pastries, bagels, toast, fresh fruit, coffee, tea
Regency Ballroom Foyer
8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. — Networking Break
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 6 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)
- AA NEW FOR ADVISORS What You Know Gets You Hired, But What You Say Or Do Can Get You Fired – Michael A. Cadore, Sr., MA
Regency A (Ballroom) - BB Managing Multiple Priorities: Important vs. Urgent – Michael D. Anthony, Ph.D.
Regency B (Ballroom) - CC ADVISOR-LED Teamwork Makes the Dream Work – Dessie Hall
Regency C (Ballroom) - DD FOR ADVISORS Leadership Development: Developing the Leaders Within Your SG – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Regency D (Ballroom) - EE Ten Toxic Time-Wasters That Can Poison Your Meetings – Chris Jachimowicz
Bunker Hill (Ballroom Level) - FF NEW Building the Pipeline of Women In Politics – Starting On Your Campus! – Running Start
Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level) - GG Who Cares? Transforming Apathy Into Action – Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A.
Columbia C (Ballroom Level) - ROUNDTABLE: Freeform (Talk About Anything & Everything)
Olympic (Conference Level, 2nd Floor)
9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. — Networking Break
9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 7 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)
- HH How to Make Students Care About Your SG: Create “Signature Programs” – Butch Oxendine
Regency A (Ballroom) - II Structural Integrity: Is Your Ship Ready for the Voyage Ahead? – Michael D. Anthony, Ph.D.
Regency B (Ballroom) - JJ NEW ADVISOR-LED A Seat at the Table – Dessie Hall
Regency C (Ballroom) - KK Do the Right Thing: Ethics and Your SGA – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Regency D (Ballroom) - LL Just a Minute! A Guide to Taking Accurate Minutes – Chris Jachimowicz
Bunker Hill (Ballroom Level) - MM NEW Building a Puzzle With Your SGA Members – Kimberly Herrera, M.Ed.
Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level) - NN We’re In This Together: Representing All Students on Your Campus – Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A.
Columbia C (Ballroom Level) - ROUNDTABLE: Freeform (Talk About Anything & Everything)
Olympic (Conference Level, 2nd Floor)
10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. — Networking Break
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 8 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)
- OO What Can Your Student Government Really Accomplish? Choose Realistic Goals – Butch Oxendine
Regency A (Ballroom) - PP Cleaning Up the Dirty Fighting in Your SGA – Michael D. Anthony, Ph.D.
Regency B (Ballroom) - QQ NEW Mental Health Struggles Are Real: Ignoring They Exist Is Not an Option – Chris Clark, Founder, TimelyMD
Regency C (Ballroom) - RR Who Said There’s No “I” in Team? – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
Regency D (Ballroom) - SS NEW Online Voting: How It Legitimizes Student Governments and the Work You Do – Simply Voting
Bunker Hill (Ballroom Level) - TT NEW Walking the Walk With Congruence – Kimberly Herrera, M.Ed.
Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level) - UU Stoke the Fire: Seven Ways to Maximize Your Leadership Potential – Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A.
Columbia C (Ballroom Level) - ROUNDTABLE: Freeform (Talk About Anything & Everything)
Olympic (Conference Level, 2nd Floor)
12:15 p.m. — Lunch & Raffle (Leave to go to Union Station at 12:15 p.m)
UNION STATION INSTRUCTIONS: Not all food court vendors accept the vouchers. Please see the menus and participating vendors below:
1:00 p.m. to 3:30 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 A (Ballroom) - Meeting Space Available
Regency B (Ballroom) - Meeting Space Available
Regency C (Ballroom) - Meeting Space Available
Regency D (Ballroom) - Meeting Space Available
Bunker Hill (Ballroom Level) - Meeting Space Available
Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level)
1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — (OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES)
- Tours of the U.S. Capitol Building (must have reservations in advance)
PLEASE NOTE: If you’re going on an ASGA-reserved Capitol Tour, leave the hotel no less than 45 minutes before your tour time. Walk to the Capitol Visitor Center on the east side of the Capitol. The walk will take 10-15 minutes. - 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Private Consulting
Olympic (Conference Level, 2nd Floor) - 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Private Consulting
Olympic (Conference Level, 2nd Floor) - 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Private Consulting
Olympic (Conference Level, 2nd Floor)
Contact conferences@asgaonline.com to book consulting appointments)
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
Bunker Hill (Ballroom Level)
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)
Regency Ballroom Foyer
8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. — Breakfast at Union Station
UNION STATION INSTRUCTIONS: Not all food court vendors accept the vouchers. Please see the menus and participating vendors below:
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 10 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)
- VV NEW Leaving a Legacy: How to Create Impact Beyond Your Term in Student Government – Christopher “Coach” Browne
Regency B (Ballroom) - WW How to Get What You Want – Butch Oxendine
Regency C (Ballroom) - XX D.E.L.E.G.A.T.E.-Just Do It! – Michael D. Anthony, Ph.D.
Regency D (Ballroom) - YY NEW Rock and Role – Kimberly Herrera, M.Ed.
Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level) - ZZ NEW Serving In E.R.N.E.S.T. – Ernest J. Robinson
Columbia C (Ballroom Level) - ROUNDTABLE: Freeform (Talk About Anything and Everything)
Olympic (Conference Level, 2nd Floor)
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)
- AAA NEW Getting the Most Out Of Your Student Government Experience – Christopher “Coach” Browne
Regency B (Ballroom) - BBB NEW Developing Values-based S.M.A.R.T. Goals For Your SGA – Russell D Barefoot
Regency C (Ballroom) - CCC NEW The Power of Student Expectations on Campus Technology Decisions – Transact
Regency D (Ballroom) - DDD NEW Are You a Citizen Leader In Your Community? – Ronald Reagan Institute
Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level) - EEE NEW Lobby For a Hobby – Ernest J. Robinson
Columbia C (Ballroom Level) - PRIVATE CONSULTING (arrange in advance by writing conferences@asgaonline.com)
Olympic (Conference Level, 2nd Floor)
11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Networking Break
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Wrap-up & Raffle
- Stamp to Win Raffle Drawing (must be present to win) ROKU Streaming Stick+ • Amazon Echo Spot • True Wireless Earbuds • Lots more
- The Importance of Your Student Government – Butch Oxendine
- Butch Oxendine, Emcee
Regency A/B (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)