Polk State’s Annual Security Report Now Available
The Polk State College 2012-13 Annual Security Report is now available. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the College. The policy statements address the College’s policies,…
Three Polk State Employees Make Healthy Changes, Earn Rewards
Three Polk State College employees have recently been recognized for dramatically improving their health and lifestyles using the Blue Rewards Wellness Incentive Program. Blue Rewards, offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, encourages…
Naomi Boyer Lives In Polk State’s Future
Polk State’s Naomi Boyer is a bit of a mystery. She has a hand in initiatives that impact not only the College itself, but also its education and industry partners. She is a player in…
Polk State Really Is Polk
We really are Polk — like, officially. As part of its 2011 rebranding, Polk State College adopted the slogan, “We Are Polk” to express its deep connection with and tradition of serving Polk County. On…
Polk State Eagle Makes 6,200-Mile Trek Out West
The Polk State Eagle soared way out west this summer on the chest of Jason Selfridge. Selfridge is a program assistant in the College’s Engineering Technology degree program and Polk State Corporate College’s Advanced Manufacturing…
Polk State Counsel Named to New Poly Board
This morning the Florida Board of Governors named Don Wilson, longtime counsel for Polk State College, as a founding trustee of the state’s newest state university, Florida Polytechnic University. In making the appointment, BOG members…
Polk State Business Professor Presents, Publishes Research
Polk State College Business Professor Herbert Nold presented at the 12th International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organizations in Chicago from July 6-8, 2012. Nold’s presentation was titled, “Using Knowledge Processes to Improve…
Polk State Professors to Lead Trip to Europe, Public Invited to Orientation Sessions
Students and members of the community are invited to accompany Polk State College professors on a 10-day trip to Germany, Italy and Switzerland. The trip is planned for May 9-18, 2013. Participants will enjoy a…
Polk State Nursing Professors Earn National Publication
Two Polk State Nursing professors have recently had their work published, one in a professional journal, the other in a book edited by a world-renowned expert. Mavra Kear, coordinator of the College’s Bachelor of Science…
Polk State’s Isanita Suarez Accepted to Credential Program
Polk State College administrative assistant Isanita Suarez has been accepted to the Association of Florida College’s Certified College Professional program. The Association of Florida Colleges is the professional association for Florida’s 28 public community and…