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)
• Tours of the U.S. Capitol (must have reservations in advance)
  

12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Pre-conference Presidential Leadership Institute (sign up when you register for this conference)

• Rasheed Ali Cromwell, JD.
  Concourse 1

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Parliamentary Procedure/Meetings Training (sign up when you register for this conference)

• Chris Jachimowicz
  Concourse 2

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)

Cavalier A

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
  Assembly 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
  Commonwealth Ballroom

8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. — Networking Break (Popcorn & Punch)

Assembly Foyer

9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. —  FOR ADVISORS  “ASGA Loves Advisors” Reception

• Rasheed Ali Cromwell, JD., Host
  Stars Ballroom 1, 16th 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, M.Ed., facilitator)
  South Ballroom
• ROUNDTABLE: Private Colleges & Universities (Chris Jachimowicz, facilitator)
  North Ballroom
• ROUNDTABLE: Public Colleges & Universities (Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D., facilitator)
  Concourse 1&2
•  A   FOR NEW & POTENTIAL ASGA MEMBERS  How to Maximize Your ASGA Membership – Butch Oxendine
  Cavalier B
• ROUNDTABLE: Super-Evolved Student Governments (Shawn M. Livingston, M.P.A., facilitator)
  Cavalier C
• PRIVATE CONSULTING (arrange in advance by writing conferences@asgaonline.com)
  Mezzanine 1

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)

Cavalier A

7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. — Breakfast

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
  South Ballroom
•  C   FOR ADVISORS  Keeping HOPE Alive: How to Sustain & Grow Your Student Leaders – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
  North 1
•  D  New Leaders of Tomorrow: Moving Apathy to Activism through C.A.R.E. – Suzette Walden Cole, M.Ed.
  North 2
• E   NEW  Serving in E.R.N.E.S.T. – Ernest J. Robinson
  North 3
•  F  Death by Committee: How SG Committees Should Work – Chris Jachimowicz
  Cavalier B
• G   ADVISOR-LED  Leadership: How to Drive the Mission, the Passion, and the Teamwork! – Russell D Barefoot
  Cavalier C
• H  The Gift and The Curse: Talented and Overextended (Part 1) – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, JD.
  Concourse 1
• ROUNDTABLE: Freeform (Talk About Anything and Everything)
  Concourse 2

9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. — Networking Break

9:45 a.m. to 10:45 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
  South Ballroom
•  J  SG Training With an “Attitude” – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
  North 1
• K   FOR ADVISORS  Advising 2.0: Navigating and Negotiating Institutional Politics – Suzette Walden Cole, M.Ed.
  North 2
• L   NEW  Working in Washington Panel – George Washington University
  North 3
•  M  Extreme Makeover: Constitution Edition – Chris Jachimowicz
  Cavalier B
•  N  We’re In This Together: Representing All Students On Your Campus – Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A.
  Cavalier C
• O  The Gift and The Curse: Talented and Overextended (Part 2) – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, JD.
  Concourse 1
• ROUNDTABLE: Freeform (Talk About Anything & Everything)
  Concourse 2

10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. — Networking Break

11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. — Sit-down Lunch

South Ballroom, North 1, North 2, North 3

• Visits to Conference Exhibitor Booths
  Assembly Foyer

12:15 to 1:15 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
  South Ballroom
•  Q  Hail to the Chief: The Power and Purpose of Being SG President – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
  North 1
•  R  Knowing When and How to Call Someone Out: Confronting Members within the SG – Suzette Walden Cole, M.Ed.
  North 2
•  S   NEW  Student Government is a Bunch of C.R.A.P. – Michael A. Cadore Sr., MA
  North 3
•  T  Administrators Are Not Your Enemy: Learn How to Get Along with Yours – Chris Jachimowicz
  Cavalier B
•  U  Creating Student Government Advocacy That Effects Change – Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A.
  Cavalier C
• V  Meetings That Make Sense – Russell D Barefoot
  Concourse 1
• ROUNDTABLE: Super Student Governments
  Concourse 2

1:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Networking Break

1:30 p.m. to 2:30 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)
  South Ballroom
• ROUNDTABLE: Presidents & Vice Presidents (Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D., facilitator)
  North 1
• W   NEW  Actions Speak Louder than Words: Cultivating Allies, Partners, & Champions – Suzette Walden Cole, M.Ed.
  North 2
• ROUNDTABLE: Secretaries & Treasurers (Chris Jachimowicz, facilitator)
  North 3
•  X  Origins of War: Communication, Non-Communication and Everything in Between – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, JD.
  Cavalier B
• Y  Connect Your Students to the World with NYTimes.com  – The New York Times
  Cavalier C
• Z  Who Said There’s No “I” in Team? – Vicky Owles, Ed.D.
  Concourse 1
• ROUNDTABLE: Super Student Government Officers (Advanced) [Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A., facilitator)
  Concourse 2

2:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. — (OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES)

• Lobbying on Capitol Hill (Meet your Representatives and Senators)
• 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Private Consulting
  Mezzanine 1
• 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. — Private Consulting
  Mezzanine 1
• 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. — Private Consulting
  Mezzanine 1

(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)

Cavalier A

7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. — Light Breakfast

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  How to Make Students Care About Your SG: Create “Signature Programs” – Butch Oxendine
  South Ballroom
•  BB  Managing Multiple Priorities: Important vs. Urgent – Michael D. Anthony, Ph.D.
  North 1
• CC   ADVISOR-LED  Teamwork Makes the Dream Work – Dessie Hall
  North 2
• DD   FOR ADVISORS  Leadership Development: Developing the Leaders within Your SG  – Vicky Owles, Ed.D.
  North 3
• EE  Ten Toxic Time-Wasters That Can Poison Your Meetings – Chris Jachimowicz
  Cavalier B
• FF  The ABCs of SGA – Ernest J. Robinson
  Cavalier C
•  GG  Who Cares? Transforming Apathy Into Action – Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A.
  Concourse 1
• ROUNDTABLE: Freeform (Talk About Anything & Everything)
  Concourse 2

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  What Can Your Student Government Really Accomplish? Choose Realistic Goals – Butch Oxendine
  South Ballroom
•  II  Structural Integrity: Is Your Ship Ready for the Voyage Ahead? – Michael D. Anthony, Ph.D.
  North 1
• JJ   NEW   FOR ADVISORS  Be an Uncle M.I.K.E. (Mentor-Inspire-Knowledge-Encourage) – Michael A. Cadore Sr., MA
  North 2
• KK  Do the Right Thing: Ethics and Your SGA – Vicky Owles, Ed.D.
  North 3
• LL  Just a Minute! A Guide to Taking Accurate Minutes – Chris Jachimowicz
  Cavalier B
•  MM  Cultural Competency & SG Leadership: Ensuring Everyone’s Asked to Dance – Suzette Walden Cole, M.Ed.
  Cavalier C
•  NN  Stoke the Fire: Seven Ways to Maximize Your Leadership Potential – Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A.
  Concourse 1
• ROUNDTABLE: Freeform (Talk About Anything & Everything)
  Concourse 2

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  How to Get What You Want – Butch Oxendine
  South Ballroom
• PP  Cleaning Up the Dirty Fighting in Your SGA – Michael D. Anthony, Ph.D.
  North 1
• QQ   NEW  Retention Matters – Dessie Hall
  North 2
• RR  Mission SGA! – Vicky Owles, Ed.D.
  North 3
• SS   NEW  Let’s Make Textbooks Affordable! – Robert Tolmach, Founder, Freethetextbooks.org
  Cavalier B
• TT  Chess vs. Checkers: Understanding How and When to Make the Right Move – Ernest J. Robinson
  Cavalier C
• UU  Goal-setting & Fulfilling Your Mission: What are you doing?  – Suzette Walden Cole, M.Ed.
  Concourse 1
• ROUNDTABLE: Freeform (Talk About Anything & Everything)
  Concourse 2

12:00 p.m. — Lunch

Assembly Foyer

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
  South Ballroom
• Meeting Space Available
  North 1
• Meeting Space Available
  North 2
• Meeting Space Available
  North 3
• Meeting Space Available
  Cavalier B
• Meeting Space Available
  Cavalier C

1:40 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 to go to Union Station on the motor coaches at 12 p.m. (15-30 minute ride). After lunch, walk to the Capitol Visitor Center on the east side of the Capitol (10-15 minute walk).
• Tours of the U.S. Holocaust Museum (must have reservations in advance)
  PLEASE NOTE: If you’re going on an ASGA-reserved Holocaust Museum Tour, leave to go to Union Station on the motor coaches at 12 p.m. (15-30 minute ride). After lunch, take the D.C. Metro to the museum.
• 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. — Private Consulting
  Mezzanine 1
• 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. — Private Consulting
  Mezzanine 1
• 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Private Consulting
  Mezzanine 1

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

Cavalier C

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)

Cavalier A

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

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  Extending Governments Across the Nation  – Edson O’Neale & Derick McIntosh, Saint Leo University
  South Ballroom
•  WW  No More Drama: Conflict Resolution the “Right Way” – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
  North 1
• XX  D.E.L.E.G.A.T.E.-Just Do It! – Michael D. Anthony, Ph.D.
  North 2
• YY   NEW  Holding People Accountable: How to Get the Results You Want – Rebecca Larkins
  North 3
• ZZ   ADVISOR-LED    FOR ADVISORS  Management to Mentorship: For the New SG Advisor – Shawn M. Livingston, M.P.A.
  Cavalier B
• ROUNDTABLE: Freeform (Talk About Anything and Everything)
  Cavalier C

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  Heels in the Boardroom: Empowering Women to New Heights – Celine Palmer, Kristina Niccolls, & Juliette Stratis, Saint Leo University
  South Ballroom
•  BBB  Leadership Reloaded: Skills For Effective SG Members – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
  North 1
• CCC   NEW • ADVISOR-LED  Influence: The Nitty Gritty – Mike Beckford, SGA Advisor, Rowan College
  North 2
• DDD   NEW  The SGA-Administrator Relationship: How to Gain Without Giving In – Rebecca Larkins
  North 3
• EEE   ADVISOR-LED  Handling Difficult SG Situations: Real Life Case Studies – Shawn M. Livingston, M.P.A.
  Cavalier B
• PRIVATE CONSULTING (arrange in advance by writing conferences@asgaonline.com)
  Cavalier C

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) Fitbit Flex 2 Activity Tracker • Amazon Echo Spot • ENACFIRE E18 Wireless Earbuds
• The Importance of Your Student Government – Butch Oxendine
• Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D., Emcee
  South Ballroom

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

• Tours of the Holocaust Museum (must have reservations in advance)

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)