Government Relations Committee
The IFO Government Relations Committee (GRC) includes faculty from each campus who are tasked with sending legislative recommendations to the IFO Board of Directors. Recently, the GRC developed a statement of Legislative Policy Principles that guide the ongoing advocacy efforts of our organization. For recent updates about the IFO legislative advocacy efforts please click here.
Below is the committee roster, GRC Updates, and a comment box to share your thoughts with the committee.
Bemidji State University
Steve Carlson is a Professor in the Music department.
Dennis Lunt is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Leadership Studies. Dennis serves as GRC Co-Chair.
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Rama Mohapatra is an Associate Professor of Geography.
Fred Slocum is an Associate Professor of Political Science, and Associate Chair of the Department of Public Affairs.
Metro State University
Kathleen Cole is an Assistant Professor of Political Science. Kathleen serves as GRC Co-Chair.
Gary Starr is a Professor of Psychology.
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Brenda Koneczny
Annette Marrow
St. Cloud State University
Stephen Philion is a Professor in Sociology.
Roxanne Wilson is a Professor in Nursing.
Southwest Minnesota State University
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Winona State University
Patrick Clipsham is a Professor of Philosophy.
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Staff Liaison
Jenna Chernega, IFO President
Jonathan Bohn
