IFO Disabilities Advocacy Committee

The Disabilities Advocacy Committee (DAC) was created to address issues faced by faculty with disabilities. The committee provides information and advocacy to faculty, especially with regard to the process of making requests for reasonable accommodation.

It is imperative that faculty challenge systemic oppression to empower marginalized members through innovative and intentional equity and inclusion initiatives. Faculty must be empowered to lead efforts to foster learning communities that respect the inherent worth of all students, faculty, and staff based on values of justice, inclusion, and equity. We strive for equity within our union to build solidarity, and ensure that our collective voice is an inclusive voice.

Below is a committee roster, DAC updates, and a comment box to share your thoughts with the committee. 

Bemidji State University
Sherry Holloway is a faculty member in Department of Human Performance, Sport, and Health.

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Joe Rodgers is an Associate Professor in Music.

Metro State University
Ruth Zietlow is a Professor of Library and Information Services.

Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Open

St. Cloud State University
Elizabeth Scheel-Keita is an Associate Professor of Sociology.

Southwest Minnesota State University
Heather Rickgarn is an Assistant Professor in Management.

Winona State University
Open

IFO Staff Liaison
Kathryn Engdahl

Ruth Zietlow

metropolitan state university

Term: FY22-FY23
Cell: 651-274-9584

Joe rodgers

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Term: FY23-FY24
Cell: 507-779-2479

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Minnesota State University-Moorhead

Elizabeth Scheel-keita

st. cloud state university

Term: FY22-FY23
Cell: 320-761-5015

heather rickgarn

southwest minnesota state university

Term: FY23-FY24
Cell: 651-491-2258

Please share your thoughts or concerns with the IFO Disabilities advocacy Committee by using the form below.