Learn from fun, interactive workshops.
This weekend conference features nearly 10 intense hours of practical help, research, and advice on how to improve your Student Government and how to become more effective and influential on your campus.
Conference Location
The conference is being hosted at North Park University, located at 3225 West Foster Avenue, Hamming Hall, Chicago, IL 60625 (Campus Map).
All visitors should park in designated visitor parking spots located at Foster & Kedzie Parking Lot, 5141 N. Kedzie. Parking is free on the North Park campus.
2023 Conference Schedule
Community Service Project (on your own)
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast
HAMMING HALL FOYER
9:00 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. – Welcome
- Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D., Emcee
- Maryam Chaundry, SGA President, North Park University
HAMMING HALL
9:20 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Networking Break
9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – Training Block 1
- A 13 Steps to a Super Student Government – Butch Oxendine
HAMMING HALL - B Knowing When and How to Call Someone Out: Confronting Members within the SG – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
CARL 302 - C NEW WORKSHOP From Idea to Finish Line: Creating Programs and Initiatives – Kat Klawes, M.A.
CARL 303 - D What Big Assumptions Are You Making That Are Standing in the Way of You Accomplishing Your SGA Goals – Sarah E. Schoper, Ph.D.
CARL 301
10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Networking Break
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Training Block 2
- E The 25 Worst Mistakes Your Student Government Can Make – Butch Oxendine
HAMMING HALL - F NEW WORKSHOP (Re)defining Bold & Authentic Leadership – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
CARL 302 - G 101 Activities & Action Items for SG’s – Kat Klawes, M.A.
CARL 303 - H Is Your SG Running Like a Machine or a Brain? – Sarah E. Schoper, Ph.D.
CARL 301
12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. – Lunch
HAMMING HALL FOYER
12:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – ASGA Halftime
HAMMING HALL
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Training Block 3
- I How to Make Students Care About Your SG: Create “Signature Programs” – Butch Oxendine
HAMMING HALL - J Inclusive SG Leadership: Tackling Difficult Conversations – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
CARL 302 - K SG 101: Getting Student Feedback, How & Why – Kat Klawes, M.A.
CARL 303 - L Five Tools for Bringing Innovative Ideas to Your SG – Sarah E. Schoper, Ph.D.
CARL 301
2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. – Networking Break
2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. – Roundtables
- BONUS WORKSHOP How to Improve Your SG’s Web & Social Media Presence – Butch Oxendine, HAMMING HALL
- Senators, Representatives, Judicial Branch, and Committee Members – CARL 113
- Presidents & Vice Presidents – CARL 302
- Secretaries & Treasurers – CARL 303
- Advisors – CARL 301
3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Networking Break
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Training Block 4
- M What Can Your Student Government Really Accomplish? Choose Realistic Goals – Butch Oxendine
HAMMING HALL - N From Vision to Reality: How to Achieve Your SG Goals – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
CARL 302 - O Movement Making: Mental Health and Students Rights Advocacy – Kat Klawes, M.A.
CARL 303 - P The Power of Ongoing Regard – Sarah E. Schoper, Ph.D.
CARL 301
4:30 p.m. to 4:35 p.m. – Break
4:35 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Wrap-Up & Raffle
- Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D., Emcee
- The Importance of Your Student Government – Butch Oxendine
- Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)
HAMMING HALL
- Community Service Project (on your own)
- ASGA Overtime: Private Consulting Appointments at conference hotel (must be arranged in advance)
(Contact conferences@asgaonline.com to book consulting appointments or book your appointment when you register for the conference)
Workshop Guide & Descriptions
- 2024 Workshop Guide & Descriptions available close to conference date
- 2023 Guide to Chicago Workshops
- 2023 Workshop Descriptions