5 questions with Capt. Bart Davis, director of KCTIPS
The Polk State Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety (KCTIPS) has a new director and he has hit the ground running. Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s Capt. Bart Davis was recently appointed to oversee the…
Rich Thompson remembered for forging partnerships that make Polk State Corporate College what it is today
Many remember Richard Thompson for his phrase: “I’m Rich and I live on Easy Street.” He really did live on Easy Street in Lake Wales, and Thompson’s favorite saying embodied his sense of humor, infectious…
Polk State, FIRST LEGO League get teachers excited about robotics
School may be out for the summer, but class was in session last week for teachers and Polk State College Education students who participated in TeacherBot Boot Camp. The program is designed for elementary and…
First-generation-in-college student “was willing to work hard, just needed guidance”
Jean Woody Luxama has had a few monumental turning points in his life. One was when he lived through the 2010 Haiti earthquake that killed more than 200,000 people and injured hundreds of thousands more…
Alum, WNCC EMS Program Director Graham Judd: Polk State’s program serves as exemplary model
Polk State College alum Graham Judd says Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Director Don Guillette runs a tight ship, which Judd admits he didn’t fully understand when he was a student. But after more than…
Polk State College Foundation makes education possible for Puerto Rican evacuee
It’s difficult for Christopher Perez Hernandez to express himself in English, but with the help of his cousin and spell check, the Puerto Rican evacuee who fled the island after Hurricane Maria recently wrote a…
Manufacturers: Polk State’s Engineering Technology Program is filling industry needs
A recent survey of Florida’s manufacturers found that Polk State College’s Associate in Science in Engineering Technology degree program is preparing students and employees with the skills they need to be successful in the workplace.…
Fall open enrollment begins June 4
Open enrollment for Fall 2018 begins Monday, June 4. Classes start August 20. Students currently enrolled at Polk State College may register through PASSPORT. They should also check PASSPORT for possible holds on their accounts that…
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery displays Kenneth Treister’s experiential exhibit
Polk State College’s Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery has transformed into an experiential exhibition of changing colors and geometric shapes with the works of world-renowned artist Kenneth Treister, whose paintings of silk evoke emotions and…
Aerospace Program hosting open house June 7
Polk State College’s Aerospace Program will host an open house at Airside Center – East in Lakeland on Thursday, June 7, at 6 p.m. to provide prospective students with information about degree options, admission, financial…