Polk State Respiratory Care celebrates another stellar year
Program Director Shana Kent-Smith calls Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program one of the College’s best-kept secrets, but it is getting plenty of attention nationally and statewide. The Respiratory Care Program is coming off what…
Retired San Bernardino chief gives NIA insight on critical incident management
Over the program’s eight weeks, National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) participants examine four case studies from major critical incidents that are intended to evoke thoughts about ways agencies can be better prepared. During the…
What Polk State students should know for the Fall 2023 Semester
With the Fall 2023 Semester underway on Monday, it’s important for Polk State students to know how to purchase books, apply for financial aid, and get the help they need to succeed in their classes.…
AdventHealth Dean of Nursing brings more than 30 years of experience to Polk State
Between the clinical and academic settings, Dr. Deleise Wilson arrives at Polk State College with more than three decades of nursing experience. Wilson, the College’s first AdventHealth Dean of Nursing at Polk State, began her…
Polk State warns students and employees of email scams
Polk State College works diligently to identify and block harmful or scam emails from Polk State email accounts, but from time to time, phishing or spoofing emails get through the College’s system and into email…
Polk State PASSPORT, main phone line restored
UPDATE (July 27, 2023, at 11:55 a.m.): Polk State College’s main phone line, 863.297.1000, has been restored. Polk State’s Institutional Technology Department will monitor the line to ensure it continues to function properly. UPDATE (July…
Polk State Start Right Campaign returns July 29 in Lake Wales
The Polk State College Start Right Campaign is returning July 29 to the Polk State JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales to provide free school supplies, haircuts, food, and more to students and their families…
Pre-paid scholarship program enrollment open for LEGOLAND® Florida Resort employees
Individuals who are interested in both employment at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort and enrolling at Polk State College should consider the Building Higher Pre-Paid Scholarship Program. This partnership provides LEGOLAND® Florida employees with scholarships that pre-pay…
Bartow PD sergeant finds path through Polk State’s KCTIPS, Criminal Justice & NIA
When John McKee first enrolled at Polk State College, his ambitions didn’t match his current occupation. Now an alum, Polk State played a major role in helping him find his true passion. Now a sergeant…
Barbosa promoted to Polk State Volleyball Head Coach
After shining as a player and an assistant coach with the program, Dayanna Barbosa is now the face of Polk State Volleyball. This month, Barbosa, 29, began her tenure as head coach. Barbosa spent the…