The National Student Government Summit is a four-day conference.
See 2022 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 2022
- 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 |
2022 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)
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)
- Visits to monuments and museums (on your own)
- 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)