Polk State Nursing Professors in Prestigious Doctoral Programs

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Polk State’s nationally recognized Nursing Program just got even better. Two Nursing Program faculty members have been invited to pursue their doctoral degrees at prestigious universities. Professor Mimi Jenko has been accepted to the Doctor…

Professor’s Outstanding Career Began with Simple Love of Music

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When Polk State College Music Professor John Anderson was growing up in Bartow, he never dreamed he would one day build a successful college music program virtually from scratch, lead a performance at Carnegie Hall,…

Nursing Professor Participates in Florida Bioethics Network Event

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Polk State Nursing Professor Mavra Kear participated in a panel discussion on March 30 at the Florida Bioethics Network Spring Conference. The topic was “Healthcare Professionalism in Florida: A Discussion With Leadership.” Kear is also…

Nursing Professor is Guest Speaker

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Dr. Mavra Kear was the guest speaker at the Ridge Career Center capping ceremony for Practical Nurses on Feb. 8. Kear is also the president of the Florida Nurses Association and coordinates Polk State’s bachelor’s…

Wellness Adjunct Inducted into Hall of Fame

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Keith Bonney, a wellness adjunct at the College, is being inducted into the Cowley College Athletic Hall of Fame. Bonney was a two-time All-American quarterback while at Cowley. Read more at  Tiger Sports News.

Dr. Eric Roe Co-Authors Paper on Modern Apprenticeships

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Dr. Eric Roe, director of the Banner Center for Advanced Manufacturing at Polk State’s Corporate College, co-authored “21st Century Apprenticeship Models: A National Council for Continuing Education & Training White Paper.” The paper features development…

ELITE Participants Introduced at DBOT Meeting

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The new ELITE Ambassadors were introduced at the January District Board of Trustees meeting. They include Carol Toney, Jennifer Fiorenza, Carlos Parra, Simmi Johnson and Claudy Fenelon. The Ambassadors will be embarking upon their Legislative…

Polk State Professor Shares Insight on Recent Unemployment Data

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Gordon Kettle tells The Ledger that while layoffs slowed in 2011, hiring remained “anemic.” He predicts the county’s unemployment rate will drop slightly this year. Kettle was also quoted in the Los Angeles Times about the importance of…

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