Polk State Disability Services Coordinator understands student struggles firsthand and is here to help
Dionne Formey truly understands what students are experiencing during these unusual times. As Polk State College’s Disability Services Coordinator, she is tasked with ensuring that reasonable and appropriate accommodations are in place for qualified students…
Polk State EMS overcomes challenges of pandemic to keep students and first responders on track to achieving their goals
When many classes were being transitioned online at the onset of the pandemic, faculty and staff with Polk State College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program were strategizing how to get students back into the classroom…
Mom, son & daughter attending Polk State in person & online receive same great education
Tania Chandler and her son, Michael Garcia, are enjoying their Intro to Digital Media class at Polk State College in the hybrid format, which mixes online learning with face-to-face time in the classroom. Meanwhile, Chandler’s…
Metallica Scholar finds senses of stability and home at Polk State
Christopher Needham had a difficult upbringing and “had to do what I had to do to make ends meet.” But his life is now a bit easier thanks to his determination, a scholarship from Metallica’s…
Polk State professors bring science back to the labs safely for students during pandemic
It’s alive! The Polk State College science lab experience, that is. Professors have worked tirelessly to create safe, in-person opportunities that bring students onto campus for hands-on learning during the pandemic. Their hybrid courses integrate…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School student is National Merit finalist
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School senior Shayna Dimmer is part of only 1 percent of the nation’s high school seniors to be named finalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. More…
Pandemic brings three generations to Polk State Digital Media
Katelin Downing is pursuing an Associate in Science in Digital Media Technology degree at Polk State College, where she now has the company of her aunt and grandmother in their Intro to Digital Media class.…
Polk State Metallica Scholar goes from strenuous jobs to rewarding career
From working in roofing, construction, truck driving, and warehouses, Billy McGahee has spent most of his life jumping from one physically-demanding job to another. At 36, he decided it was time for a change and…
What do classes look like during the pandemic at Polk State? Digital Media explains
Polk State College offers a variety of hybrid classes, but what does “hybrid” really mean? Students, faculty, and staff with the College’s Digital Media Technology Program share what the mix of classroom and online learning…
Three Polk State employees receive national awards for excellence
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) has announced three Polk State College employees as recipients of 2021 Excellence Awards, which recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and contribution to their students…