Program

The National Student Government Summit is a four-day conference.

See 2023 Conference Schedule Below

The conference features 44 workshop sessions, 7 brand-new workshops with several led by student leaders and advisors, 7 round-table caucuses, 6 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 2023
  • 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 College/University Shirts & Jeans College/University Shirts & Jeans


2023 Conference Schedule

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

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

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Conference Attire • Thursday — Business Casual

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

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)

Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level)

4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — Conference Registration & Networking

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 9:00 p.m. — Reception

Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level) (popcorn and lemonade)

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

  • Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq., 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 B/C/D (Ballroom)
  • ROUNDTABLE: Public Colleges & Universities (Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D., facilitator)
    Columbia A (Ballroom Level)
  • ROUNDTABLE: Private Colleges & Universities (Vicky Goodin, Ed.D., facilitator)
    Columbia B (Ballroom Level)
  • ROUNDTABLE: Super-Evolved Student Governments (Cade Chezem, facilitator)
    Columbia C (Ballroom Level)
  •  A   FOR NEW, CURRENT, & POTENTIAL ASGA MEMBERS  How to Maximize Your ASGA Membership – Butch Oxendine
    Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level)

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

Friday, October 6, 2023

Conference Attire • Friday — Business

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 (Ballroom Level)

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

MENU: pastries, toast, bagels, fresh fruit, coffee, tea
Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level)

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 B (Ballroom)
  •  C   FOR ADVISORS  Keeping HOPE Alive: How to Sustain & Grow Your Student Leaders – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
    Regency C/D (Ballroom)
  •  D  Knowing When and How to Call Someone Out: Confronting Members within the SG – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
    Columbia A (Ballroom Level)
  • Do the Right Thing: Ethics and Your SGA – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
    Columbia B (Ballroom Level)
  • Doing the Most: Talented and Overextended (Part 1) – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
    Columbia C (Ballroom Level)
  • ROUNDTABLE: Freeform (Talk About Anything and Everything)
    Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level)

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)

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

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

11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. — Sit-down Lunch & Raffle

MENU: pasta with chef’s choice of chicken/meatballs, salad, dessert, iced tea
Regency B/C/D (Ballroom)

  • Stamp to Win Raffle Drawing (must be present to win)
    Fire TV Stick 4K • Elvira Stainless Steel Water Bottle • Lots more
  • Visits to Conference Exhibitor Booths
    Hall of Battles (Ballroom Level)

12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Networking Break

12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 4 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

  •  L  The 25 Worst Mistakes Your SG Can Make – Butch Oxendine
    Regency B (Ballroom)
  •  M  Hail to the Chief: The Power and Purpose of Being SG President – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
    Regency C/D (Ballroom)
  •  N  Inclusive SG Leadership: Tackling the Difficult Conversations – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
    Columbia A (Ballroom Level)
  • O   FOR ADVISORS  Leadership Development: Developing the Leaders Within Your SG – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
    Columbia B (Ballroom Level)
  •  P  Lost in Translation: Communication, Non-Communication and Everything in Between – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
    Columbia C (Ballroom Level)

1:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. — Networking Break

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 5 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

  •  Q  How to Improve Your SG’s Web & Social Media Presence – Butch Oxendine
    Regency B (Ballroom)
  • No More Drama: Conflict Resolution the “Right Way” – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
    Regency C/D (Ballroom)
  • S   NEW   FOR ADVISORS  Infusing Cultural Humility into Your Advising Practice – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
    Columbia A (Ballroom Level)
  • T   NEW  Jumanji! Leveling Up Your SGA Leadership  – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
    Columbia B (Ballroom Level)
  • Impeachment: The Last Frontier – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
    Columbia C (Ballroom Level)

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

  • Lobbying on Capitol Hill (Meet Your Representatives and Senators)
  • 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Private Consulting
    Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level)
  • 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Private Consulting
    Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level)
  • 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. — Private Consulting
    Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level)

(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:

Also check out “Experience DC.”

Saturday, October 7, 2023

Conference Attire • Saturday — College/University Shirts & Jeans

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 (Ballroom Level)

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

MENU: pastries, bagels, toast, fresh fruit, coffee, tea
Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level)

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)

  • How to Make Students Care About Your SG: Create “Signature Programs” – Butch Oxendine
    Regency B (Ballroom)
  • W   ADVISOR-LED  A Seat at the Table – Dessie Hall
    Regency C/D (Ballroom)
  • X   NEW  Shedding the Stigma: A Conversation on Menstrual Equity  – Sara Djubek and Kallie Collins (Aunt Flow)
    Columbia A (Ballroom Level)
  • Building a Puzzle With Your SGA Members – Kimberly Jones, M.Ed.
    Columbia B (Ballroom Level)
  •  Z  Who Cares? Transforming Apathy Into Action – Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A.
    Columbia C (Ballroom Level)
  • ROUNDTABLE: Freeform (Talk About Anything & Everything)
    Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level)

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   NEW  Free Speech, Hate Speech, and Student Governments: How Student Leaders Can Uphold Expressive Rights on Campus – Zach Greenberg (FIRE)
    Regency B (Ballroom)
  • BB   ADVISOR-LED  Retention Matters – Dessie Hall
    Regency C/D (Ballroom)
  •  CC  Movement Making: Creating Mental Health Supports on Campuses – Kat Klawes
    Columbia A (Ballroom Level)
  • DD  Rock and Role – Kimberly Jones, M.Ed.
    Columbia B (Ballroom Level)
  •  EE  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)
    Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level)

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   NEW  Dealing with Hateful, Offensive, and Controversial Speech: How Student Leaders can Address Free Speech Issues on Campus – Zach Greenberg (FIRE)
    Regency B (Ballroom)
  • GG   ADVISOR-LED  Teamwork Makes the Dream Work – Dessie Hall
    Regency C/D (Ballroom)
  • HH   NEW  Advocating for Legislative Change and Students Rights Advocacy – Kat Klawes
    Columbia A (Ballroom Level)
  • II  What Can Your Student Government Really Accomplish? Choose Realistic Goals – Butch Oxendine
    Columbia B (Ballroom Level)
  • JJ  Creating Student Government Advocacy that Effects Change  – Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A.
    Columbia C (Ballroom Level)
  • ROUNDTABLE: Freeform (Talk About Anything & Everything)
    Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level)

12:45 p.m. — Boxed Lunch (grab and go for sightseeing)

Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level)

  • Visits to Conference Exhibitor Booths
    Hall of Battles (Ballroom Level)

2:00 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 (Ballroom Level)
  • Meeting Space Available
    Columbia B (Ballroom Level)
  • Meeting Space Available
    Columbia C (Ballroom Level)

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. — (OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES)

  • Visits to monuments and museums (on your own)
  • 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. — Private Consulting
    Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level)
  • 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Private Consulting
    Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level)
  • 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Private Consulting
    Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level)

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:

Also check out “Experience DC.”

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Conference Attire • Sunday — College/University Shirts & Jeans

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

Lexington/Concord (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)

Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level)

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

MENU: pastries, bagels, toast, fresh fruit, coffee, tea
Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level)

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  Student Government is a Bunch of C.R.A.P. (Communication-Respect-Attitude-Professionalism) – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
    Regency B/C/D (Ballroom)
  • LL   ADVISOR-LED  Leadership: How to Drive the Mission, the Passion, and the Teamwork! – Russell D Barefoot
    Columbia A (Ballroom Level)
  • MM  Movement Making: Supporting Survivors and Title IX on Campuses – Kat Klawes
    Columbia B (Ballroom Level)
  • NN  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 and Everything)
    Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level)

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   FOR ADVISORS  Be an Uncle M.I.K.E. (Mentor-Inspire-Knowledge-Encourage) – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
    Regency B/C/D (Ballroom)
  • PP   ADVISOR-LED  Meetings that Make Sense – Russell D Barefoot
    Columbia A (Ballroom Level)
  • QQ  101 Activities & Action Items for SGs – Kat Klawes
    Columbia B (Ballroom Level)
  • RR   NEW  ISO Friends: Why Student “Belonging” is So Important & How You Can Make an Immediate Impact – Tom Deschenes, Dustin Manocha, Dr. Christopher Quinn (Nearpeer)
    Columbia C (Ballroom Level)
  • PRIVATE CONSULTING (arrange in advance by writing conferences@asgaonline.com)
    Lexington/Concord (Ballroom Level)

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)
    JBL Go 3 Portable Speaker • GuMosh Wireless Charger • 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

Monday, October 9, 2023

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)
National Summit Program, Schedule, Workshop Guide & Descriptions