Polk State Radiography “is still here and still strong,” preparing students for the frontline
Polk State College’s Health Sciences programs maintain longstanding reputations of excellence and have trained many of Polk County’s healthcare professionals. This may be more critical than ever during the COVID-19 public health emergency, with Polk…
Polk State’s spring 2020 graduates invited to December ceremony
Polk State College’s decision to cancel the May 7, 2020, commencement ceremonies was difficult and made with the health of students, families, employees, and the community at the forefront. The College continues to work diligently…
Polk State students, President & DBOT Vice Chair connect virtually to discuss challenges & solutions
Polk State College’s student leaders, President Angela Garcia Falconetti, and District Board of Trustees Vice Chair Cindy Hartley Ross connected in a Zoom web conference meeting Wednesday to discuss challenges to the online learning environment…
Polk State partners with Winter Haven, Haines City to offer more access to Wi-Fi
Because some students may have trouble accessing reliable internet at home, Polk State College has partnered with Winter Haven and Haines City officials to set up or boost wireless-access points in various public parking lots…
Polk State College students share advice and motivation for their peers
As Polk State College students successfully completed the first week of the fully online learning environment to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, they took to social media to connect and share some words of…
Polk State College provides resources to cope with stress and barriers to learning
Fear and anxiety about the coronavirus pandemic can be overwhelming, but coping with stress makes individuals, the people they care about, and the community stronger. Polk State College’s Director of Disability and Counseling Services Kimberly…
Polk State College operations to continue remotely through safer-at-home order
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a statewide safer-at-home order Wednesday afternoon that will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, April 3, 2020, and will expire on Thursday, April 30, 2020, to help prevent the spread…
Governor issues statewide safer-at-home order, Polk State College’s remote operations continue
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a statewide safer-at-home order Wednesday afternoon that will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, April 3, 2020, and expire on Thursday, April 30, 2020, to help prevent the spread…
College provides remote test proctoring to all Polk State students
Polk State College resumed classes online and operations remotely on Monday, March 30. As students continue to be advised not to visit the College’s campuses and centers until further notice to help prevent the spread…
Classes resume online at Polk State College
Polk State College classes resume online today, March 30, as the College ensures students can continue toward their educational goals while remaining safe and healthy. This includes dual enrollment and Polk State’s three collegiate high…