Inter Faculty Organization
The IFO is working with the Walz administration to ensure university faculty and staff are included in the early groups of those eligible to be vaccinated.
Gov. Walz proposes $61M for MinnState campuses.
Join the group on January 28 at 7pm. Register here.
The IFO is pleased to convene a meeting of the Statewide LGBTQ+ Faculty Caucus on Friday, January 29th from 2-4 pm.
IFO is hosting a drop-in zoom session on December 2 from 3:30-5 p.m. to connect you with resources focused on mental health.
To find Minnesota polling locations please visit www.mnvotes.org. For other polling locations please visit www.iwillvote.com.
The $1.87 billion bonding bill will help pay for hundreds of infrastructure projects that will bring long-term benefits to communities across the state, including $90 million for Minnesota State campuses.
We maintain unwavering support for academic freedom for faculty and will defend the instructional expertise of faculty against any attempted censorship or restriction.
IFO proposes a pay freeze for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Meeting scheduled for Oct. 9 from 2-5 pm
Earn points by completing health-related activities.
Find all the info needed to develop your plan to vote here.
Although Winona is the first campus to take action to slow the spread in response to an outbreak, we do not expect it to be the last.
MN Senate passed an amended version of the contract ratification bill.
Community News for Minnesota State University Adjuncts and Community Faculty
Jeffers received 98% of the vote.
MSU-Moorhead administration announced the proposed termination of more than 30 tenured, probationary, fixed-term, and adjunct faculty across 18 disciplines.
Walz’s order to stay home is forecasted to significantly slow the spread of COVID-19, pushing out the peak of the disease and allowing the state to continue key preparations for the pandemic.
The toll-free helpline (1-833-454-0148) will allow those who experience or witness bias and discrimination to report incidents to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
Please let me know if you have any questions at bohn@ifo.org. We will provide additional updates as the legislature moves along.
Please visit www.ifo.org/covid19-info for regular updates.
The IFO is saddened by reports of anti-Asian discrimination and violence in the U.S. and around the world as Chinese and other Asians are unjustly blamed for COVID-19.
The Chancellor's remarks reveal the priorities of his decision-making process during these difficult times.
We are thankful for the Governor’s action in creating this new policy specifically to address COVID-19 leave.
Member Testimonial
As you take steps to protect your health and that of others, keep in mind that we are fighting a virus, not members of our communities. Discrimination, stereotypes, xenophobia, and racism remain as harmful to our campus and local communities as before the emergence of COVID-19.
The Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) represents the interests of faculty at the seven Minnesota State universities. Members are served through collective bargaining, contract enforcement, and advocacy. Learn more about our vision, guiding principles, and general objectives.
IFO Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan
We strive for equity within our union to ensure solidarity, and that our collective voice is an inclusive voice.
The IFO Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan forces us to challenge systemic oppression to empower marginalized members through intentional equity and inclusion initiatives. Faculty must be empowered to lead efforts to foster learning communities that respect the inherent worth and dignity of all students, faculty, and staff based on values of justice, inclusion, and equity. Faculty will be the fundamental agents of change at our universities and in our communities. We will drive enrollments and set the cultural and intellectual standards at our institutions.
Click here to learn more about the IFO’s important initiatives to achieve equity in our communities.
Get Involved
Join your colleagues in efforts to protect academic freedom and enhance student success.
TaKe Action
Visit the IFO Action Center to contact your Legislators and add your voice to our work at the Capitol.
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