Program

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

Saturday, October 26, 2024

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
  • SG 101: Getting Student Feedback, How & Why – Kat Klawes, M.A.
    CARL 303
  • 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

  1. BONUS WORKSHOP  How to Improve Your SG’s Web & Social Media Presence – Butch Oxendine, HAMMING HALL
  2. Senators, Representatives, Judicial Branch, and Committee Members – CARL 113
  3. Presidents & Vice Presidents – CARL 302
  4. Secretaries & Treasurers – CARL 303
  5. 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
  • 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

Sunday, October 27, 2024

  • 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