The IFO is recognized as the official representative of faculty at the seven MnSCU (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities) schools: Bemidji State University, Metropolitan State University, Minnesota State University-Mankato, Minnesota State University-Moorhead, St. Cloud State University, Southwest Minnesota State University (Marshall), and Winona State University. The IFO appoints faculty nmemebers who serve on MnSCU committees and present faculty concerns to the administration through the Meet and Confer process. The Faculty Association on each campus represents the faculty in local governance. Areas of IFO advocacy include negotations, contract enforcement, equity advocacy, MnSCU budget monitoring, academic affairs, government relations, and retirement.