Stay ahead in today’s dynamic job market with UW Parkside’s flexible, cutting-edge skills training! Advance your career or explore new opportunities with our affordable, high-quality online, hybrid, and in-person programs. Invest in your future—start your journey with us today!
Certificate in Navigating Cultural and Interpersonal Dynamics - Coming Spring 2025!
In today’s diverse workplace, the ability to navigate both Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is critical for success. We are currently developing a comprehensive training that equips participants with five powerful workplace mega skills, enhancing their ability to thrive in complex and diverse environments. Click the button to join the waitlist!
Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)
The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is dedicated to empowering adults to overcome challenges and take the next step toward their educational and career aspirations, unlocking new opportunities and pathways to success, including degree completion options and beyond. Click below to learn more.
Associate of Arts and Sciences
Start your journey to a bachelor’s degree with the 100% online Associate of Arts and Sciences program at UW-Parkside. Flexible and designed to fit your needs, this program is perfect for meeting prerequisites, earning your associate degree, or completing coursework faster.
Independent Learning Courses
Universities of Wisconsin Independent Learning program offers flexible, self-paced, and fully online courses designed to fit your schedule and goals. Whether you're earning college credits, finishing a degree, or pursuing personal or professional enrichment, our accessible and transferable programs make high-quality education available anytime, anywhere.
Crista Kruse Bio
Crista is an experienced professional who is passionate about lifelong learning and helping individuals achieve their own unique personal and professional development goals. Crista is a skilled leader with experience in operations management, training and development, project management, strategic planning, budget management, recruitment and enrollment, and sales and marketing. Crista's specialties include business development, mentoring, nonprofits, event and program management.
Stefanie Stamper
stampers@uwp.edu | 262-595-3208
Stefanie Stamper Bio
Stefanie oversees the Workforce and Career Training, ETPL, SHRM, Project Management Flex Certificate, HR Skills Training, Graduate Certificates, and the upcoming Certificate in Cultural and Interpersonal Dynamics.
Stefanie began working at UW-Parkside in January 2020. Before joining UW-Parkside in 2020, Stefanie worked as a Senior Trainer and Organizational Development Specialist in both the financial and healthcare industry.
In November 2022, she was promoted to the Assistant Director of Noncredit Programs. In her current role, she manages development trainings, assists with the development of noncredit-to-credit pathways, customized training contracts for organizations, and arranges community-based personal enrichment classes. Stefanie is the secretary of the Parkside Employee Alumni Group (PEAG), a member of the Leadership Racine Planning Committee (and proud LR23 graduate), and the social media chair on the SRKA Board of Directors. Stefanie is also 2007 graduate of UW-Parkside.
In her spare time, Stefanie teaches Zumba and Strong Nation classes, loves to travel with her family, and enjoys theatre.
Mallory Evans, MSW, APSW
evansm@uwp.edu | 262-595-2402
Mallory Evans Bio
Mallory oversees Health and Human Services trainings, Nonprofit trainings, Youth programs, and assist with ETPL.
Mallory Evans, MSW, APSW, is UW-Parkside’s Outreach Program Manager for Health and Human Services, Nonprofit, and Youth programming. She received both her BA and MSW from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Prior to working at UW-Parkside, Mallory worked in a variety of roles in the social services field for 13 years, mostly in the nonprofit sector working with historically underserved youth and families. Mallory is passionate about providing quality trainings to HHS and Nonprofit professionals, as well as providing positive programming for area youth.
Tricia Randelzhofer Bio
Tricia handles all of the budgets, financials, and contracts for our unit.
Meet Tricia Randelzhofer! Tricia is the Finance and Administrative Specialist at UW-Parkside's Professional and Continuing Education. She is a budgeting whiz and responsible for making sure all events and programs are funded and executed seamlessly. When she's not busy crunching numbers and coordinating events, Tricia enjoys cross-stitching, reading, and playing games. She's also passionate about tutoring primary elementary students through the Racine United Way's Schools of Hope program.
Kevin Black Bio
Kevin started as the Coordinator for the Educational Opportunity Center at UW-Parkside. He was recently promoted to an Outreach Specialist. He graduated with his BA in Secondary Education from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. Kevin brings to the team experience with case management and a passion for lifelong learning. He looks forward to the collaboration between the EOC and its partners to support the educational goals of the community. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys a good movie with his dog, Scruffy.
Alexandria Riley Bio
Alex joined the team in November 2024!
Alex is the Outreach Coordinator for the Educational Opportunity Center at UW-Parkside. She graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse and earned her Master’s in Information Science from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Before joining the EOC team, she was working at a local non-profit in Racine that focused on helping downtown businesses and programming community events. She aspires to use her educational and professional background to make connections with potential students and help them access the information and resources they need to become college-ready. When she is not at work, Alex enjoys curling up with a good book and spending time with her husband and her Australian Cattle Dog rescue, Sadie.
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