Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate’s new principal is dedicated to maintaining performance, promoting inclusiveness
Keith Bonney says it’s tough coming in after Tom Brady. It may be even harder coming in after Bridget Fetter, he jokes. Fetter, the founding principal of Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School,…
Polk State College celebrates Women’s History Month
Polk State College kicked off its celebration of Women’s History Month this week and will host events at the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses to honor and empower women. The Office of Equity, Diversity, and…
Polk State Music students gain experience, wow audiences
At Polk State College, students have the opportunity to receive a world-class education in The Arts. With high-quality theatrical productions, gallery exhibits, and musical performances located at the College and throughout Polk County, students receive…
Polk State District Board of Trustees and President advocate for College in D.C.
The Polk State College District Board of Trustees and President Angela Garcia Falconetti recently advocated for national, state, local, and College legislative priorities in Washington, D.C., during the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) National…
Polk State President to receive Phi Theta Kappa Paragon and Regional Distinguished Service awards
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently announced Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti as a 2019 Paragon Award for New Presidents and Regional Distinguished Service Award recipient for her dedication to students and their…
LSAMP opens doors to STEM opportunities for Polk State students
With enthusiasm for details and processes, students in the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program explain to faculty and staff members what they have learned through assistantships, lab experiences, and national conferences made…
Dean of Academic Affairs “didn’t know how to go to college,” so he dedicated career to giving students the guidance they need
Nearly a month into his new position as Dean of Academic Affairs on the Polk State College Lakeland Campus, John Glenn already has his finger on the pulse of what students need because “I am…
Polk State Speech & Debate Team earns top awards from state
Polk State College’s Speech and Debate Team is celebrating several wins from the Florida College System Activities Association’s (FCSAA) 2019 Forensics State Tournament. In individual wins, Alberto Camargo placed first, winning state champion in the…
Polk State College receives prestigious Bellwether Award
Polk State College recently received the prestigious Bellwether Award during the 2019 Community College Futures Assembly for Transforming Advanced Technical Education Through Innovative New Models: Engineering Technology – Advanced Manufacturing Associate in Science Program in…
Advisors transform the lives of students at Polk State
Polk State College is in the business of providing access to affordable, quality higher education, and Polk State’s Student Success Advisors are in the trenches of this life-transforming work. At Polk State, 75 percent of students attend part time, and the…