University Educators Endorse Dan Kessler

As an Eastern Carver County public school parent, I know that our commitment to world-class public education can't stop at high school graduation. In my clinical work, I also see how critical affordable career pathways and supportive learning environments are to young adults finding their purpose and stability. The professors and instructors of the Inter Faculty Organization are driving Minnesota's future by opening doors for students across our state universities. Earning the IFO’s endorsement is a true honor. In Saint Paul, I will fight to fully invest in public higher education, keep tuition affordable, protect academic freedom, and support the educators who prepare our future workforce.

Inter Faculty Organization (IFO)

The Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) represents thousands of faculty members across Minnesota's seven public state universities: Bemidji State, Metropolitan State, Minnesota State University Mankato, Minnesota State University Moorhead, St. Cloud State, Southwest Minnesota State, and Winona State. Dedicated to advancing accessible, high-quality higher education, the IFO is the union voice ensuring student success and academic excellence across the Minnesota State system.

Who They Are & What They Stand For

• Higher Education Educators & Researchers: IFO represents full-time, adjunct, and contingent professors, instructors, and academic staff who educate over 100,000 state university students each year.

• Champions for Accessible Education: The IFO advocates for robust state funding to freeze tuition, expand financial aid, protect academic freedom, and ensure public higher education remains a ladder of opportunity for working Minnesotans.

• Defenders of Faculty & Campus Standards: The organization organizes for fair compensation, job security, equitable campus environments, and collaborative university governance that puts student learning first.

IFO at a Glance