Jonathan Bohn

November 19, 2021

organizing, negotiations, legislative update, IFO President, Health insurance, Government Relations

IFO Contract Settlement Reached

Jonathan Bohn

November 19, 2021

organizing, negotiations, legislative update, IFO President, Health insurance, Government Relations

We are pleased to announce a tentative agreement for the 2021-2023 IFO contract. Voting by members will begin on Dec. 9.

Jonathan Bohn

November 12, 2021

Government Relations, legislative update

Build Back Better Act Impact on Higher Ed

Jonathan Bohn

November 12, 2021

Government Relations, legislative update

Build Back Better Act Impact on Higher Ed

Recently, President Biden and the US House released a framework for the bill, which includes higher education provisions.

Jonathan Bohn

November 4, 2021

Government Relations, legislative update, organizing, negotiations

MinnState Finalizes 2022 Legislative Budget Request

Jonathan Bohn

November 4, 2021

Government Relations, legislative update, organizing, negotiations

IFO Government Relations Committee will be reviewing the system budget request and offering a recommendation to the Board later this month.

Jonathan Bohn

October 25, 2021

Academic Affairs

IFO Openings on MinnState Committees

Jonathan Bohn

October 25, 2021

Academic Affairs

Faculty participation on MinnState statewide committees is vital for shared governance.

Jonathan Bohn

October 21, 2021

Black Lives Matter, Board of Directors, Disabilities Advocacy, Faculty of Color Caucus, Feminist Issues, FOCC, FoC IC, Government Relations, IFO President, LGBTQ+ Caucus, LGBTQ+ Committee, Meet and Confer, MN State Policy/Procedure, Multicultural Issues, organizing, negotiations

IFO Reaffirms Commitment to Anti-Racism Education and Academic Freedom

Jonathan Bohn

October 21, 2021

Black Lives Matter, Board of Directors, Disabilities Advocacy, Faculty of Color Caucus, Feminist Issues, FOCC, FoC IC, Government Relations, IFO President, LGBTQ+ Caucus, LGBTQ+ Committee, Meet and Confer, MN State Policy/Procedure, Multicultural Issues, organizing, negotiations

IFO Reaffirms Commitment to Anti-Racism Education and Academic Freedom

IFO will continue to be unwavering in defense of academic freedom and dedicated to initiatives to advance equity and inclusion.

Jonathan Bohn

October 14, 2021

organizing, MN State Policy/Procedure, legislative update, Government Relations

U.S. Dept. of Ed Announces Transformational Changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Jonathan Bohn

October 14, 2021

organizing, MN State Policy/Procedure, legislative update, Government Relations

Borrowers who devote a decade of their lives to public service should be able to rely on the promise of Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Pat Arseneault

October 11, 2021

organizing, Health insurance, Did you Know

Wellbeing Program Offers $70 Credit on 2022 Employee Deductible

Pat Arseneault

October 11, 2021

organizing, Health insurance, Did you Know

Wellbeing Program Offers $70 Credit on 2022 Employee Deductible

The deadline to complete the process is Oct 31. 2021

Jonathan Bohn

October 6, 2021

Did you Know, Disabilities Advocacy, Faculty of Color Caucus, Feminist Issues, FoC IC, FOCC, LGBTQ+ Caucus, LGBTQ+ Committee, Multicultural Issues, organizing

IFO Did You Know: Equity Caucuses

Jonathan Bohn

October 6, 2021

Did you Know, Disabilities Advocacy, Faculty of Color Caucus, Feminist Issues, FoC IC, FOCC, LGBTQ+ Caucus, LGBTQ+ Committee, Multicultural Issues, organizing

IFO Equity caucuses were developed by faculty to support and organize faculty of color, women faculty, LGBTQ+ faculty, and faculty with disabilities.

Jonathan Bohn

September 29, 2021

organizing, negotiations, MN State Policy/Procedure, Meet and Confer, legislative update, IFO President, FOCC, FoC IC, Feminist Issues, Faculty of Color Caucus, Disabilities Advocacy, Coaches Caucus, Black Lives Matter, Multicultural Issues, LGBTQ+ Committee, LGBTQ+ Caucus

Negotiations Reaches Agreement on Equity and Inclusion Language

Jonathan Bohn

September 29, 2021

organizing, negotiations, MN State Policy/Procedure, Meet and Confer, legislative update, IFO President, FOCC, FoC IC, Feminist Issues, Faculty of Color Caucus, Disabilities Advocacy, Coaches Caucus, Black Lives Matter, Multicultural Issues, LGBTQ+ Committee, LGBTQ+ Caucus

Negotiations Reaches Agreement on Equity and Inclusion Language

We reached a substantive tentative agreement on important language to operationalize several delegate assembly resolutions to incentivize and value equity and inclusion work.

Jonathan Bohn

September 27, 2021

COVID, Government Relations, MN State Policy/Procedure

Faculty Eligible for Pfizer Vaccine Booster

Jonathan Bohn

September 27, 2021

COVID, Government Relations, MN State Policy/Procedure

Faculty Eligible for Pfizer Vaccine Booster

Faculty are encouraged to get the Pfizer Vaccine Booster.

Jonathan Bohn

September 10, 2021

IFO President, negotiations

Health Insurance Improvements and Changes

Jonathan Bohn

September 10, 2021

IFO President, negotiations

Health Insurance Improvements and Changes

This year, the union coalition was successful in securing health plan improvements and ensuring little or no increases in employee co-pays, deductibles, co-insurance, and the maximum out-of-pocket limits. Read a full summary here.

Jonathan Bohn

September 9, 2021

Black Lives Matter, Board of Directors, Disabilities Advocacy, Faculty of Color Caucus, Feminist Issues, FoC IC, FOCC, LGBTQ+ Caucus, LGBTQ+ Committee, MN State Policy/Procedure, Multicultural Issues, organizing

Meet Anne - IFO Equity and Inclusion Coordinator

Jonathan Bohn

September 9, 2021

Black Lives Matter, Board of Directors, Disabilities Advocacy, Faculty of Color Caucus, Feminist Issues, FoC IC, FOCC, LGBTQ+ Caucus, LGBTQ+ Committee, MN State Policy/Procedure, Multicultural Issues, organizing

Meet Anne - IFO Equity and Inclusion Coordinator

By ensuring that all stakeholders have the opportunity to participate, we increase the possibility of benefiting from the often ignored and excluded expertise, gifts, talents, and intellectual curiosity that are necessary pillars for learning institutions.

Jonathan Bohn

August 27, 2021

organizing, negotiations, MN State Policy/Procedure

IFO Negotiations Update

Jonathan Bohn

August 27, 2021

organizing, negotiations, MN State Policy/Procedure

The IFO negotiating team worked through the summer converting new Delegate Assembly resolutions to contract language and refining language from continuing contract goals to prepare our opening proposal for the 2021-2023 contract.

Welcome Back IFO Update

Welcome back to all returning faculty and welcome to all new faculty.

Jonathan Bohn

August 25, 2021

IFO Accepting Applications for Statewide Treasurer

Jonathan Bohn

August 25, 2021

IFO Accepting Applications for Statewide Treasurer

Applicants must be an IFO member to qualify.

Brent Jeffers

August 18, 2021

COVID, IFO President, MN State Policy/Procedure, organizing

Chancellor announces limited student vaccine requirement

Brent Jeffers

August 18, 2021

COVID, IFO President, MN State Policy/Procedure, organizing

To read the full student vaccine requirements letter sent to the IFO from Chancellor Malhotra, please click here.

Jonathan Bohn

August 11, 2021

COVID, organizing, MN State Policy/Procedure

Gov. Walz announces state employee vaccine requirement

Jonathan Bohn

August 11, 2021

COVID, organizing, MN State Policy/Procedure

Gov. Walz announces state employee vaccine requirement

Even though this policy does not take effect until September 8, we strongly encourage everyone that is able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible.

Jonathan Bohn

August 10, 2021

Government Relations, legislative update, negotiations, organizing

2021 Legislative Wrap Up

Jonathan Bohn

August 10, 2021

Government Relations, legislative update, negotiations, organizing

This is a summary of the higher education bill, as well as provisions included in other committee bills that impact on Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.

Jonathan Bohn

August 6, 2021

COVID, Government Relations, MN State Policy/Procedure

COVID Safety Update

Jonathan Bohn

August 6, 2021

COVID, Government Relations, MN State Policy/Procedure

Our efforts include mask mandates, vaccine requirements, and flexibility for faculty to continue teaching online.

Jonathan Bohn

April 16, 2021

IFO President, organizing

President's Message to IFO Delegate Assembly

Jonathan Bohn

April 16, 2021

IFO President, organizing

President's Message to IFO Delegate Assembly

This the largest gathering of our membership and the primary governance of our organization. Your service and willingness to endure a lengthy zoom format at the end of a trying year are greatly appreciated.

IFO Contract Settlement Reached

Build Back Better Act Impact on Higher Ed

MinnState Finalizes 2022 Legislative Budget Request

IFO Openings on MinnState Committees

IFO Reaffirms Commitment to Anti-Racism Education and Academic Freedom

U.S. Dept. of Ed Announces Transformational Changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Wellbeing Program Offers $70 Credit on 2022 Employee Deductible

IFO Did You Know: Equity Caucuses

Negotiations Reaches Agreement on Equity and Inclusion Language

Faculty Eligible for Pfizer Vaccine Booster

Health Insurance Improvements and Changes

Meet Anne - IFO Equity and Inclusion Coordinator

IFO Negotiations Update

Welcome Back IFO Update

IFO Accepting Applications for Statewide Treasurer

Chancellor announces limited student vaccine requirement

Gov. Walz announces state employee vaccine requirement

2021 Legislative Wrap Up

COVID Safety Update

President's Message to IFO Delegate Assembly

Inter Faculty Organization

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