1. [CONFERENC E NAME or CONSULTING VENUE] [Date(s)] [Location or Venue] www.asgaonline.com 13 Steps to a Super Student Government W.H. “Butch” Oxendine, Jr. ASGA Executive Director © 2007

2. 13 Steps to a Super SG Are You One of America’s Best Student Governments? ASGA’s “SG Effectiveness Test” will help you find out how you stack up with your peers across the country

3. 13 Steps to a Super SG Before you start boasting, remember this: Even the BEST SGs in America have room for improvement.

4. 13 Steps to a Super SG 1. Do You REALLY Represent Students? Top Score: 10Top Score: 10

5. 13 Steps to a Super SG 2. Do You Survey Your Students? Top Score: 10Top Score: 10

6. 13 Steps to a Super SG 3. Are You Organized, Professional, & Responsible? Top Score: 10Top Score: 10

7. 13 Steps to a Super SG 4. Do You Network With Your Peers? Top Score: 10Top Score: 10

8. 13 Steps to a Super SG 5. Do You Have a Transition Plan? Top Score: 5Top Score: 5

9. 13 Steps to a Super SG 6. Do You Have Strong Governing Documents? Top Score: 5Top Score: 5

10. 13 Steps to a Super SG 7. Are You Willing to Sacrifice? Top Score: 5Top Score: 5

11. 13 Steps to a Super SG 8. Do You Put Your Group Above Yourself? Top Score: 5Top Score: 5

12. 13 Steps to a Super SG 9. Do You Take Your Advisor’s “Advice”? Top Score: 5Top Score: 5

13. 13 Steps to a Super SG 10. Do you have a “signature” SG program or service? Top Score: 10Top Score: 10

14. 13 Steps to a Super SG 11. Do You Focus on Winnable Issues? Top Score: 10Top Score: 10

15. 13 Steps to a Super SG 12. Do You Make Serving Fun? Top Score: 10Top Score: 10

16. 13 Steps to a Super SG 13. Do You Have Vision? Top Score: 5Top Score: 5

17. 13 Steps to a Super SG How Did You Score? Super SG– 96 to 100Super SG– 96 to 100 Good– 81 to 95Good– 81 to 95 Improving– 71-80Improving– 71-80 Average – Below 70Average – Below 70

18. 13 Steps to a Super SG How to Contact Butch: Call me toll-free at 1-877 ASK ASGACall me toll-free at 1-877 ASK ASGA (1-877-275-2742)(1-877-275-2742) E-mail me at butch@studentleader.comE-mail me at butch@studentleader.com butch@studentleader.com I promise to answer all callsI promise to answer all calls and e-mails!