Results

Real Outcomes Reported by Student Government Leaders, Advisors, and Administrators

These are actual quotes from actual people at actual institutions after working with ASGA at our conferences, through consulting, and as members. No embellishment needed.

“You gave us your best — and it was excellent. The students were buzzing at breakfast Sunday and all the way home. They were still buzzing today.“

Ken Bedini • Director, Student Center & Activities • Eastern Connecticut State University

💰 Budget & Finance Results

“I made the presentation last night to the Board and they were impressed. Next month our Student Trustee will be asking our Board to support a $5 activity fee. This will help out so much since this year our AS budget was $0.”

Jennifer Ounjian

Senior Academic/Student Services Manager • Contra Costa Community College District

“Compensation was approved for all executive and committee chair members. It went to a 4.5 hour meeting and in the end your reasoning and advice played a critical role in helping make the decision. It was invaluable and greatly, greatly appreciated!”

Saad Jamil

President, Undergraduate Student Government • University of Illinois at Chicago

🎓 Post-Conference Impact

“The best part about this conference happened in the hallways when my students ran up to me with new ideas they were bursting to share!” Kerry Dieckman Director of Student Involvement • Medaille College, NY	“I’ve heard the members still talking about “winnable issues” and devising ways to implement some of the programs you touched on. They really have been inspired and talking about SGA in a very positive way all through orientation. You set them on the right course.” Suzanne McCloughlin Director of Student Activities • SUNY College at Old Westbury
“ASGA has been such a great asset for us and we look forward to bringing our students again to the National conference in the fall.” Ann Rivera Assistant Director, Student Activities • Minot State University	“Thank you for the experience we have had this past few days. We had a great time learning from you and getting to know you as a person.” Matt Maroon President, Student Government Association • University of Dayton, OH

🏛️ Consulting & Training Results

“We have student organizations that are on fire to do something and be productive where they have never been active on campus before. With your guidance and ‘out the box’ thinking we have made a commitment to become more than just an activities board. We are hungry for more.” Christine Blanchard President, Student Government Association • Our Lady of the Lake College, LA	“This weekend has been very beneficial to me and to all of our members. I am hopeful that our group will set the right foundational structure necessary to create a lasting and professional SGA at AUM.” Lori Shelton-Puckett Secretary, Student Government Association • Auburn University/Montgomery
“His exercises and training methods led to a whole new path of thinking. I cannot recommend Butch highly enough. His charisma, passion, and knowledge drew all of us in and made us realize the potential of our organization. Since then, we have worked tirelessly to try and reach that potential.” Dan McDowell • Speaker, Undergraduate Student Government • University of Massachusetts Boston

⭐ Standout Results

“I’ve been to many a conference in my 20 years in education, and yours was the BEST by far. Simply superb.” Donald F. Turney, MA Dean of Students • Bakersfield College, CA	“Our students enjoyed the seminar and took away a ton of information. Everyone is fired up and motivated to tackle the spring semester.” Claire Y. Korschinowski, M.Ed. Student Activities Coordinator • Western Nevada Community College
“You have given us all an incredible array of tools. We will certainly move forward with a greater sense of purpose and a renewal of our mission as standard-bearers for our fellow students.” Joreen R. Belocura USG Vice President • Ave Maria University, FL	“We still can’t stop talking about all the things we learned at the consultation.” Ashley H. West President, Student Government Association • Bakersfield College, CA

🏆 Featured Result — University of Kentucky

“Our Student Government at UK hosted Butch Oxendine as our retreat leader. It was the best retreat we’ve had. He brought great materials and spent hours with us consulting on issues ranging from publicity to how to build a better town-gown relationship.

He doesn’t just give your organization a lecture. He spends one-on-one time with you and your fellow leaders. His knowledge of Student Governments across the country really allows you to evaluate yourself and develop a plan to help your organization be the best it can be.

The great thing about Butch is that he never stops helping you. Some consultants give you some materials and a speech, then you are on your own. Butch is different. He’s always available to give you advice on any issue. It is amazing how accessible he is.

Because of Butch’s help our organization has been able to start work on getting a student on our city council and host a student pep rally with 10,000 students in attendance. One of the great challenges for Student Government is figuring out how to communicate with the student body — Butch has a ton of great ideas on how to build a publicity campaign. We used his strategies and turned out 10,000 students for one of our pep rallies.

There’s one national student government expert. If you are a student leader, you need to talk to him. We did, and it is paying huge dividends.”

Tim Robinson • Student Body President • University of Kentucky

🔁 Long-Term Relationships

“ASGA is always our first resource when it comes to issues we need help with. It is a great feeling to know that we have an entire organization and team supporting us.” Brenda Pierce Marketing/PR Coordinator, Associated Students • Central Oregon Community College	“I attended your conference in D.C. in 2007. Since then our student government has continued to send students. We implemented Robert’s Rules shortly after attending. Our weekly meetings were much more structured and constructive as a result. This led to us being much more proactive on many topics.” Kyle Liske 07–08 SG Vice President • Simpson College
“The members of the Alabama State University Student Government Association were so honored to have you present and provide much needed guidance. We look forward to working with ASGA for many more years to come.” Ashley C. Thomas President, Student Government Association • Alabama State University	“The knowledge you provided us will serve as the template for how we will serve our student body this year. The Old Westbury SGA is headed in a positive, new direction and any successes we have this year will be in part because of your guidance.” Student Government Association SUNY College at Old Westbury