External Resources For Online And Working Students
UW-Parkside is here to support all students in their academic and professional goals. Online students are Parkside students. Throughout your time as a student, you may need to seek help from others if you encounter a challenge. Seeking help is one of the most effective learning strategies you can use to support your success.
If you need assistance or referral to resources, your Parkside professors, academic advisors and Student Services staff are here to help. They are your frontline resources and should be your first step when seeking assistance. This page also includes other supplementary resources that may be helpful to you.
Keep in mind that many of the resources listed are external to UW-Parkside. They are not affiliated with UW-Parkside; the university has not vetted them and does not endorse them. If you approach an external resource, be cautious when offering personally identifiable information. Be discerning when you disclose any information about yourself and do not share financial information, like your credit card number, unless you are certain you are purchasing a legitimate product or service in a secure environment.
Parkside Academic Resource Center (PARC)
Educational Opportunity Center
Available to students, faculty, and/or staff with UWP credentials
Parkside Academic Resource Center (PARC) – student success resources
Parkside Academic Resource Center (PARC) adjusting to online courses
Online tutoring through NetTutor. Use your UWP credentials to login
NYT Academic Pass – free access to the New York Times digital edition for all students/staff/faculty
Mango Languages – language learning system—free to all students/staff/faculty for about 70 world languages.
OverDrive – Allows students/faculty/staff to obtain free current academic and other eBooks online or via the Libby App.
LinkedIn Learning (accessible for free with UWP login credentials) – tutorials and workshops covering hundreds of topics
Free online courses, tutorials, or textbooks
Kahn Academy – free online courses and practice
CK-12 Online – custom STEM textbooks for free, with animations and interactive activities
OpenStax – free online textbooks
Project Gutenberg – free e-books and textbooks
Crash Course – A youtube channel for delivering free online learning resources
Wikiversity – a Wikipedia-sourced platform for free online course materials
Coursera – open access online courses
Modern States – online general education courses, recognized by the American Council on Education
Citation/Writing Assistance
ZoteroBib – machine-generated citations
Excelsior Online Writing Lab – assistance with citation formatting
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL) – offers global support through online reference materials and services for creating citations, cover letters, major-specific writing help, and general writing advice
Grammarly – AI writing assistance
Studying
A Guide to Creating an Ergonomic Workstation for Studying
HowToStudy.org – studying, writing, and testing tips
Quizlet – free study app for digital flashcards to memorize, review, and learn new ideas
Better Explained – resource that seeks to explain mathematical concepts through visuals
Organization/Time Management
Zotero – collect, organize, and share online research
Trello – a project-management tool with a free tier feature-rich enough to use for students to plan out classwork
Community Support
Library finder – find your local library to access onsite workshops and learning opportunities, as well as site-specific online resources
Wisc-Online – basic computer skills course
GCFLearnFree – basic computer and technology tutorials
Free File Converter Pro – File conversion made easy
Always call 911 first if you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency or may be a danger to themself or someone else.
Find tips and tools for everything, from your mental and physical health, to friendships and finding balance. Use your UWP credentials to login at YOU@UWP
Community Support
United Way Impact 211 – connects you to expert, caring help in accessing local community resources. Every call is completely confidential
Kenosha Resources for Families – Local resources for family caregivers
Services and Support Groups Available for Moms
Sleep
Sleep Foundation – How to Sleep Better
Brain Basics – Understanding Sleep
Domestic Violence
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Domestic Abuse Information
U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
Physical Activity
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
This 15-Minute Workout Hits All of Your Major Muscles Without Any Equipment
A 20-Minute Daily Exercise Plan for People Too Busy to Work Out
Planned Parenthood delivers reproductive health care, sex education, and information worldwide
Stress Management: How to Reduce and Relieve Stress
Caffeine Safe Limits – calculate Your Safe Daily Dose
Always call 911 first if you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency or may be a danger to themself or someone else.
UWP recommended resources for online counseling and support
Online counseling with UWP credentials at Mantra Health
Helplines
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – trained counselors will listen, understand how problems are affecting clients, provide support, and connect clients to resources if necessary: 988 or 1-800-273-8255
The Trevor Project – trained counselors provide confidential assistance focused on suicide prevention efforts for LGBTQ Youth: 1-866-488-7386
The Trans Lifeline – peer support and crisis hotline serving transgender people: 1-877-565-8860
SAMHSA National Helpline – the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) operates a free helpline to provide people with answers about common mental health conditions, including substance abuse disorders. The helpline can also help people navigate treatment options: 1-800-622-4357
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness – offers educational programs, advocates for individuals and families affected by mental illness, and operates a helpline
800-950-6264 (phone) or text “Helpline” to 62640, or chat.
Anonymous Self-Help Groups
National Eating Disorders Association
Anxiety & Depression Association of America – dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
Financing & Grants for Substance Abuse Treatment
Educational Opportunity Center
Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4 a Day – Free PDF cookbook of inexpensive, nutritious recipes
Feeding America – to locate a nearby food bank, food pantry, or other food assistance
USDA National Hunger Hotline – call the USDA National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-348-6479 or (1-877-842-6273 for Spanish)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – food stamps, now called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). As long as you meet the rules for SNAP, you have a legal right to the benefit.
Food Shopping and Meal Planning
The Student’s Guide to Nutrition
USDA Nutrition – make healthy eating choices
Office of Multicultural Affairs
Genders and Sexualities Advocacy Center
Center for Adult and Returning Students
Human Rights Campaign – The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law
NAACP – The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is a civil rights organization in the United States. The NAACP works to remove all barriers of racial discrimination through democratic processes
ACLU – The American Civil Liberties Union works in the courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States
AAUW – The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances gender equity for women and girls through research, education and advocacy
Career One Stop – Find your local job center
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Workforce Programs offering training programs and job search assistance
Indeed – job search board
LinkedIn – job search board and professional networking tool
Glass Door – job search board
The Muse – job search resources and tools
Job Scan – applicant tracking system resource
Mature Workers
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) – offers resources and tools for mature job seekers
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) – job training program for older Americans
Improve networking and presentation skills with Toastmasters
Military and Veteran Success Center (MVSC)
Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E) – vocational rehabilitation services for veterans with service-connected disabilities
Veterans Employment & Training Services – employment assistance for veterans
Center for Veterans’ Issues – provides housing and supportive services to help improve the quality of life for all veterans, their families, and the communities in which they live and serve
Wounded Warriors Project – through a range of programs and services, we’re transforming the way America’s injured veterans are empowered, employed, and engaged in our communities
Vet Friends – helping vets connect with military friends
Veterans Administration National Center for PTSD
Veterans Crisis Line – call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1; or text 838255; Crisis Text Line: text the word ‘Home’ to 741-741
Medicaid Transportation – funded by Federal and State tax dollars, call MTM at 1-866-907-1493 to schedule and receive Medicaid Transportation services.
State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board – various grant and scholarship opportunities and eligibility criteria
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) – If you’re struggling to meet monthly utility payments, like gas or electricity, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a home energy assistance program that could help. You should also investigate state utility assistance programs.
MyFreeTaxes – helps people file their federal and state taxes for free, brought to you by United Way
YoungStar – Wisconsin’s childcare quality and improvement system
Child Care – Find childcare in your state
Money Skill – free online personal finance course
Investing for your future – home-study course for those interested in learning about investing
Your Money, Your Goals Toolkit – prepare yourself to make smart financial decisions by using this toolkit
Green Path Financial Counseling Services—free individualized financial counseling
Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF, or W2 in Wisconsin) – helps low-income families with children achieve self-sufficiency
Free legal guidance through Legal Action in WI
Federal Bonding Program – free employment insurance for individuals, per employer
Primary source of reentry information and guidance at National Reentry Resource Center
Clean Slate Clearinghouse – information on record clearance policies
Reentry Program finder – find local support services to help with reentering into the workforce
Restoration Rights Project – limits on use of criminal record in employment, licensing, and housing
Lawyers for Learners – Free legal advice for Universities of Wisconsin students
Career One Stop – use the Department of Labor’s site to explore careers, search for jobs, complete assessments, access resources, find training, and find local help
Career One Stop Skills Match assessment
Career One Stop Work Values Matcher assessment
VIA Character Strengths – free assessment to explore strengths and how they can be applied in your career
O*NET Interest Profiler – free interest assessment, linked to profiles for 900+ occupational profiles for exploration
Career Cruising – create a profile to complete an interest assessment and explore career options which are a match for your interests (username: WDA1, password: careers)
Occupational Network (O*NET) – U.S. Department of Labor’s career exploration tool for learning tasks, education, growth, expected, and more for 900+ occupations
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) – U.S. Department of Labor’s official site for cataloging careers
Skill Explorer – review occupations that are a match for your skills
Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC): networking and entrepreneurial resources throughout Wisconsin
Job Accommodation Network – guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues
Rights for students with disabilities in post-secondary education
Find a local Aging and Disability Resource Center for support and guidance related to caregiving and long-term care needs
Programs for people with disabilities
National Rehabilitation Information Center – information for independence
Americans with Disabilities Act, including how to file a complaint
The ADA – Your Employment Rights as an Individual With a Disability
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