{"id":99,"date":"2026-05-16T01:16:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T01:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/human-resources\/?page_id=99"},"modified":"2026-05-28T02:11:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T02:11:30","slug":"why-choose-uwsp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/human-resources\/why-choose-uwsp\/","title":{"rendered":"Why chose UWSP?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"bannerheight650 hero-fww bpcc blockspacebottom overlay-image-container\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/05\/Schmeeckle-2024-10-XL.jpg)\"><div class=\"smaller-banner\"><div class=\"bannerheight650 bpcc smaller-banner-image-container site-width\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/05\/Schmeeckle-2024-10-XL.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgforsmallscrn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/05\/Schmeeckle-2024-10-XL.jpg\"\/><div class=\"overlay-text-backdrop\"><div class=\"bannerheight650 overlay-contentwidth\"><div class=\"hero-purple-bg overlay-pos-ll overlay-w-f700  overlay-text-container\"><div class=\"hh-mobile-textwidth\"><div class=\"overlay-headlineone\">WE MAKE WORK FEEL LIKE HOME<\/div><div class=\"overlay-linkbuttons\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find yourself part of a strong academic community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP, part of the University of Wisconsin System, is a leading four-year comprehensive institution located in scenic Central Wisconsin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approximately 8,600 students are enrolled with a student-faculty ratio of 20:1 in the classroom. While primarily serving undergraduates through a variety of baccalaureate programs, UW-Stevens Point also offers several master&#8217;s level graduate programs and two doctoral programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. News and World Report ranked the university one of the top 10 public regional universities in the Midwest in 2017.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">find yourself at home as a pointer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you become a Pointer, you become a part of a community.&nbsp;The success of our university is largely due to the dedication of the faculty and staff. Providing opportunities that are challenging and rewarding, UW-Stevens Point is a place where employees can expect to grow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The University of Wisconsin\u2013Stevens Point (UWSP) recognizes the dedication and excellence of its faculty, academic staff, and university staff through a range of awards sponsored by the university and the UW System Board of Regents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UWSP is a pioneer in environmental education, with initiatives like 100% renewable electricity and field stations for research and teaching. Employees can contribute to and benefit from cutting-edge sustainability projects and by making changes in their own work to align with our sustainabilty goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As a regional leader in higher education, UWSP employees have the chance to make a direct impact on students, the local community, and the broader region through education, outreach, and service programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty and staff can choose to be involved shared governance by attending or participating in <a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/commoncouncil\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Common Council <\/a>to share perspectives on topics impacting our students and institution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UWSP values integrity, respect, inclusivity, and employee growth. Human Resources supports onboarding, performance management, and a diverse, equitable workplace, ensuring employees feel valued and supported.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open communication is important so we welcome employees to <a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/commoncouncil\/flag-a-policy\/Pages\/default.aspx\">flag a policy or practice<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/dos\/Pages\/Anonymous-Report.aspx\">report a concern<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/uwsp.bplogix.net\/form.aspx?pid=437e63f1-d262-48a8-9537-504eb3d5ceb2&amp;formid=95c7fb49-f8df-4d72-b9e8-75fa78c0e4af&amp;forminstid=&amp;wfinstid=&amp;prinstid=&amp;tlid=&amp;testmode=&amp;parsecontrols=&amp;CTRun=&amp;CTConfigure=&amp;CTContainerFORMID=&amp;CTContainerWFID=&amp;CTContainerRULEID=&amp;CTContainerPRID=&amp;completepage=&amp;completepageprompt=&amp;completetext=&amp;saveformpage=&amp;saveformtext=&amp;saveformpageprompt=&amp;url=&amp;INFOMSG=&amp;linkwfid=&amp;linkprid=&amp;nottask=&amp;findtask=&amp;caseinstid=&amp;indash=&amp;incasef=&amp;targetportlet=0&amp;howtoopen=1\">report a safety concern<\/a>. Together we can improve our community together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In short, working at UWSP means joining a respected, mission-driven institution with multiple campuses, a strong academic culture, sustainability leadership, and opportunities for personal and professional growth\u2014all within a supportive and inclusive community.  Don&#8217;t be afraid to ask for help or guidance on any topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/human-resources\/join-uw-stevens-point\/\" target=\"_self\">Watch &#8216;Find Your Home at UWSP&#8217; <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/human-resources\/starting-at-uwsp\/\" target=\"_self\">NEW EMPLOYEES RESOURCES <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">find yourself exploring our campuses and field stations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards gold-solid blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17798917026172288\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">STEVENS POINT CAMPUS<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>A 406-acre campus, UW-Stevens Point includes the 280-acre Schmeeckle Reserve and a 25-acre lake. There are 15 academic buildings, 13 residence halls and three student centers. The newest is the Chemistry-Biology Building, which opened in fall of 2018 and designed as a \u201cscience-on-display\u201d facility with state-of-the-art labs and equipment. Jenkins Theatre, Michelsen Hall and Edna Carlsten Gallery in the Noel Fine Arts Center bring theatre, music and visual art to the campus and community. The campus is located midway between Milwaukee and Minneapolis at the intersection of Interstate 39\/Highway 51 and U.S. Highway 10.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/05\/main.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17798918488866306\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">MARSHFIELD<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>A wooded, 114-acre campus located in a quiet residential area. The campus, formed in 1963, is west of downtown Marshfield, a community named one of the nation\u2019s best small cities and home to one of the state\u2019s largest healthcare providers, Marshfield Clinic. Campus amenities include the new state-of-the-art Everett Roehl STEM Center, 340-seat Helen Laird Theater, which hosts campus and community performances, and a 99-acre arboretum. The city of Marshfield is located nearly 40 miles northwest of Stevens Point.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/05\/marsh.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17798919354385916\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">WAUSAU<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p><span style=\"font-family: 'Libre Franklin'; font-size: medium; white-space: pre-wrap;\">An urban campus located in Wausau, Wisconsin, adjacent to the 78-acre Marathon Park and within walking distance from the city\u2019s vibrant and historic downtown. Known for strong science, math, music, and theatre offerings, the campus has been serving Wausau since 1933. Facilities include the James F. Veninga Theater, Ahrnsbrak Gallery, and UW Center for Civic Engagement. The city of Wausau is 35 miles north of Stevens Point.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/05\/wausau-1.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17798919813785195\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">NORTHERN AQUACULTURE DEMONSTRATION FACILITY<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>UWSP NADF is a one-of-a-kind facility in the Midwest and joins only a handful in the U.S. that provide applied research, demonstration, education and workforce development capabilities. It is located outside of Bayfield, Wisconsin. The state-of the-art, dynamic facility, showcases new advances in aquaculture system technology such as sustainable land based recirculating aquaculture, while also providing traditional aquaculture systems such as flow through raceways and outdoor ponds for industry-based research projects.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/nadf\/northern-aquaculture-demonstration-facility\/\" target=\"_self\">LEARN MORE <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/05\/NADF.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17798920569531995\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">CENTRAL WISCONSIN ENVIRONMENTAL STATION<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>The Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES) is a 200-acre teaching and learning center located 17 miles east of Stevens Point on glacial Sunset Lake. Since 1975, we have been an integral part of the University of Wisconsin \u2013 Stevens Point College of Natural Resources program and is staffed with professional natural resource and environmental educators.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/cwes\/home\/\" target=\"_self\">LEARN MORE <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/05\/cews.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17798921385146934\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">TREEHAVEN<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p><span style=\"font-family: 'Libre Franklin'; font-size: medium; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Treehaven is our leading natural resources education and conference facility located outside of Tomahawk, Wisconsin. It provides education and training to more current and future natural resource managers than any other center in the United States. Treehaven&#8217;s facilities rest on an ancient glacial ridge overlooking 1,400 acres of forest and wetland habitat that hosts an abundance of wildlife species including osprey, deer, black bear, wolf, coyote, and fisher.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/cnr-ap\/treehaven\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_self\">LEARN MORE <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/05\/Treehaven-2016-X3.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">find yOurself engaged by our communities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our UWSP campus community lives, works and engages with our vibrant communities near our campuses and field stations. If you are considering UWSP, living in our communities and Wisconsin is a great decision! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are just a few links to learn about our surrounding communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stevenspoint.com\/\">Stevens Point<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cityofmarshfieldwi.gov\/\">Marshfield<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wausauwi.gov\/\">Wausau<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bayfield.org\/\">Bayfield<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevenspointarea.com\/listing\/sunset-lake-park\/546\/\">Sunset Lake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gototomahawk.com\/\">Tomahawk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">become a pointer!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/human-resources\/careers-at-uw-stevens-point\/\" target=\"_self\">CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT UWSP <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find yourself part of a strong academic community find yourself at home as a pointer find yourself exploring our campuses and field stations find yOurself engaged by our communities Our UWSP campus community lives, works and engages with our vibrant communities near our campuses and field stations. 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