What Will I Learn?

Practical Solutions for the Challenges Every Student Government Faces

Every Student Government encounters similar challenges, from increasing election turnout and working with administrators to building credibility and creating a stronger campus presence. ASGA has spent more than two decades studying what works and sharing those proven ideas with member institutions.

Credibility & Influence

Great Student Governments are respected because they consistently demonstrate professionalism, credibility, and results.

How to build credibility for your SG
Gain real power and influence on your campus
Get a vote on your board of trustees

Learn how to get what you want
Avoid pitfalls that cause embarrassment
Enhance your SG’s image

Elections & Recruitment

Many Student Governments struggle with low voter turnout and difficulty recruiting future leaders. Discover proven approaches used by campuses that consistently engage more students.

50 tips to improve your SG elections
Encourage students to run for office

Recruit new members and retain them
Get students involved at commuter campuses
Survey your students to know what they want

Working with Administrators

Learn how to build trust, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with your administrators and staff. Create productive partnerships while advocating effectively for students.

How to get along with administrators
Deal with stifling rules at private schools
Attract a strong, committed advisor

Stop administrators from stalling your requests

Team & Leadership

Every Student Government depends on leaders who can work together, navigate disagreements, and keep projects moving forward.

Giving constructive feedback
Deal with conflict
Deal with the egos
Deal with stress

Develop a transition plan
How to represent all students

Communications & Outreach

Even the best Student Government initiatives have limited impact if students don’t know about them.

Attract publicity for your important projects
How to get students to care about your SG
Get along better with the campus press

Boost turnout at your events
Develop traditions to boost student loyalty
Build coalitions with opposing groups

Operations & Management

Behind every successful Student Government is a well-organized operation.

Parliamentary procedure training
Improve your meetings

Find out how to maximize your budget
Organize your office for smooth transitions

Every Student Government is different, but the challenges they face are remarkably similar. ASGA’s resources will help your organization avoid common pitfalls, build on proven best practices, and continually improve throughout the year, regardless of your institution’s size, structure, or experience level.

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