The ASGA Advisors Conference is a one-day event featuring 9 workshop sessions, 1 roundtable, 8 private consulting appointments, and nearly 8 hours of practical help, research, and advice on how to become a more effective Student Government advisor.
📍 Conference Location
The conference is being held at the Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration, 2900 Parkway Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34747.
PARKING: ASGA hotel guests can park for free (normally $17 per day). There is a parking fee if you stay at another hotel.
📅 2026 Conference Schedule
👔 Conference Attire: Casual
▶ Thursday, July 9, 2026
▶ Friday, July 10, 2026 — Main Conference Day
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Conference Registration & Buffet Breakfast
- Pre-Function Area (Conference Registration)
- The Pointe Restaurant (Buffet Breakfast)
9:00 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. – Welcome
- Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D., Emcee
Egret Room
9:20 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Networking Break
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Training Block 1
- A NEW L.E.A.D.: Leadership by Empowering and Appreciating Differences – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D. · Osprey Room
- B Adjusting Your Advising Style to Your SG’s Development Stage – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D. · Swan Room
- Private Consulting (by appointment) · Pre-Function Area
10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – Networking Break
10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. – Training Block 2
- C Leadership Development: Developing the Leaders Within Your SG – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D. · Osprey Room
- D On the Right Foot: Building Rapport with Your SG – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D. · Swan Room
- Private Consulting (by appointment) · Pre-Function Area
11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Networking Break
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Lunch
Egret Room
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Roundtables
- BONUS Starting Over: How to Jump Start Your Student Government – Butch Oxendine · Egret Room
- Veteran & New Advisors · Heron Room
2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. – Networking Break
2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. – Training Block 3
- E NEW Say What! Freedom of Speech? Hate, Hope and Healing – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq. · Egret Room
- F Student Development and the Art of Advising (What Does Chickering Have to Do With It?) – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D. · Osprey Room
- Private Consulting (by appointment) – Butch Oxendine · Pre-Function Area
3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Networking Break
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Training Block 4
- G NEW Lost in Translation: Intergenerational Communication – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq. · Egret Room
- H From Vision to Reality: Aiding the SG In Achieving Their Goals – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D. · Swan Room
- Private Consulting (by appointment) – Butch Oxendine · Pre-Function Area
5:00 p.m. to 5:05 p.m. – Networking Break
5:05 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. – Wrap-Up
- SG Advisors Q&A – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D., Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D., Rasheed Ali-Cromwell, J.D., and Butch Oxendine
Egret Room
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – ASGA LOVES ADVISORS Reception 🎉
- A special reception in honor of the work you do for your Student Governments!
Pre-Function Area
▶ Saturday, July 11, 2026
📄 Conference Program & Workshop Guide
2026 schedule and workshop descriptions will be available 30 days before the conference.
