Green Recognition of Offices and Workspaces (GROW) is a certification program that recognizes campus offices that serve as leaders in sustainability by lessening their environmental impact. Through this program, we hope to challenge staff and students throughout UWSP to foster healthier, more environmentally friendly workspaces through individual and collective actions.
Our focus areas include:
- Transportation
- Waste Reduction
- Purchasing
- Energy Efficiency
- Special Events
- Community Engagement
How to Become Certified:
- Complete the GROW Interest Form to schedule a meeting with the GROW program coordinator
- Complete a 30-minute training with the GROW program coordinator (link to presentation)
- Assign a GROW team leader
- Implement sustainable changes to your office
- Complete the GROW checklist (to be completed after implementing changes), you can review your most recent checklist submission here
- The application will be reviewed and receive the proper reward, valid for 3 years!
Certified Offices
SPRING 2023
– College of Letters and Science Dean’s Office (Gold Recognition)
– Accounting & Business Services (Gold Recognition)
– Finance and Administration Office (Silver Recognition)
– Paper Science and Chemical Engineering Department (Gold Recognition)
SUMMER / FALL 2023
- Child Learning and Care Center (Gold Recognition)
– School of Health Sciences and Wellness (Silver Recognition)
– Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education (Gold Recognition)
– Office of the Dean of Students (Silver Recognition)
SUMMER 2024
- School of Humanities and Global Studies (Gold Recognition)
– Office of Sustainability (Gold Recognition)
FALL 2024
- College of Fine Arts and Communication Dean’s Office (Silver Recognition)
– Financial Operations Grant Accounting Office (Silver Recognition)
– Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES) (Silver Recognition)
– Housing and Residence Life (Gold Recognition)
– College of Professional Studies Dean’s Office (Bronze Recognition)
SPRING 2025
- Office of the Registrar (Bronze Recognition)
– University Communications and Marketing (Silver Recognition)
SPRING 2026
- Office of Admissions and Recruitment (Silver Recognition)