Excelsior College, Polk State College Secure National Science Foundation Grant to Develop Educational Simulations for Workforce Readiness
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Excelsior College over $864,846 in grant funding to ensure workforce readiness. Excelsior has partnered with Polk State College to prepare technicians for skilled positions in the energy and manufacturing industries. Excelsior and Polk State College will develop simulations…
Polk State College Introduces Special Topics in Sociology Course
The beauty of the collegiate experience is the opportunity to delve deeper into new and exciting concepts. This year, Polk State College is introducing a special topics course offered by the Sociology Department entitled, Gender,…
Polk State Responds to Industry Needs with the Industrial Maintenance Technician Program
According to Don Gray, Senior Manager of Manufacturing Maintenance for Publix Super Markets, Inc., “Growth in automation has significantly transformed the landscape of industrial operations. ” This is why Polk State is committed to responding…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School: Students Earn Accolades at 2017 HOSA International Leadership Conference
Two 2017 graduates of Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School recently won several awards at the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) International Student Leadership Conference held at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort…
Polk State College Partners with Florida Southern College To Strengthen Education Workforce
Polk State College and Florida Southern College have established an articulation agreement that allows eligible Polk State graduates to seamlessly enroll in a Florida Southern School of Education master’s degree program. The agreement, signed last…
Polk State Center for Public Safety To Host Career Expo
More than 40 vendors will be on hand for the Polk State Center for Public Safety 2017 Career Expo on Friday, August 4 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Center located at 1251…
Polk State Students and Community Partners Collaborate on Global Studies Trip To Paris
From June 18 through 25, three current Polk State Aerospace students— Tyler Moore, Jeremy King and Geovanni Vega-Facundo— and two recent graduates — Aaron Poidevin and Karissa Strickland— will join faculty, staff, and community leaders…
Polk State College: 2018 Course Catalog Now Includes Full Year Academic Schedule
Polk State College is excited to announce the 2018 Course Catalog. With planning and input gathered from department coordinators, program managers, academic deans, and full-time faculty, the Polk State College Catalog now includes a full year’s…
Priority Registration for Fall Now Open, Open Registration Begins June 12
Priority Registration— for students who have completed at least 30 credits— for fall classes at Polk State College opened Monday, June 5. Open registration begins June 12. Students currently enrolled at the College may register…
An Open Letter from Bartow High School Student Grady Daniels: Cuts to Polk State are Surprising, Devastating, and Reckless
As Polk State continues the fight to restore the funding that was vetoed by the Governor, our community has stepped up in significant ways to support our efforts and advocate on our behalf. One such…