Inter Faculty Organization

09/30/2026

The IFO stands in solidarity in calling on the Pohlads to sign the Business for Democracy pledge now!

Businesses and corporations have enourmous influence over helping realize democracy. We call on them to stand with our communities in opposition to any threat to our voting rights and fair and free elections!

Last winter, Minnesotans came together across races, religious and cultural backgrounds, generations, and zip codes to defend our neighbors. Today, we ask Pohlad Companies, owner of the Minnesota Twins: Which Side Are You On?! If Trump threatens our freedom to vote, will you fight back? Pohlads: Sign the Business for Democracy pledge now!

09/22/2026

IFO's response to Chancellor Olson's Strategic Realignment Memo.

Chancellor Olson released a systemwide memorandum announcing a sweeping "Strategic Realignment" of MinnState, calling for institutional consolidations, single academic program arrays, shared services, and a reorganized system office. 

09/21/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/191zp6Dnak/?mibextid=wwXIfr

09/17/2026

https://www.ifo.org/ifo-updates/2026/9/16/2026-general-election-voting-info

Ballots are available starting Friday, Sept. 18.

09/17/2026

Join us on October 3!

09/10/2026

On Monday, IFO reps, teachers, workers, and community members carried the spirit of Labor day forward, coming together to honor those who will be missing from classrooms and school communities this year: parents and children detained, deported, separated from their families, and students who still fear returning to school.
Neighbors continue to step up, and we need corporations like Target to match our energy and speak out in a time when staying silent is being complicit. A company that prides itself on being a good neighbor, one that depends on Minnesota workers, families and communities needs to act like a good neighbor and stand with us when our rights, safety, and democracy are under threat.
We showed up for Target in 2020. Neighbors and local communities came together to help the company rebuild after George Floyd. Now we ask Target to stand with us and sign the Business for Democracy Pledge.
We have asked many times and Target continues to say no to signing the pledge. Now is the time we need to show up as community to remind them that WE stood with them and helped them rebuild after George Floyd and now they need to stand with us.
Step up with us and demand Target speak out.
🔗 bit.ly/stepup4democracy

09/03/2026

https://secure.ngpvan.com/bJB5QUeLBE2A1df3rhXi9A2

09/03/2026

https://www.ifo.org/ifo-updates/2026/9/3/faculty-reps-needed-minnstate-system-committees

Openings on Academic Equity Committee, Developmental Education Steering Committee, & Teacher Education Committee.

08/28/2026

https://www.ifo.org/ifo-updates/2026/8/26/welcome-to-the-academic-year-and-how-to-get-involved

The energy and excitement of the new term were palpable, as was the pride we faculty members take in providing our students with high-quality education and contributing to brighter futures and stronger communities across the state.