Polk State Phi Theta Kappa Xi Pi students launch award-winning COVID-19 resources guide
Polk State College is celebrating its Phi Theta Kappa Xi Pi Chapter for winning a slew of regional awards, including the Distinguished College Project Award and Distinguished Honors in Action Award for students’ work compiling…
Polk State EMS overcomes challenges of pandemic to keep students and first responders on track to achieving their goals
When many classes were being transitioned online at the onset of the pandemic, faculty and staff with Polk State College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program were strategizing how to get students back into the classroom…
Polk State professors bring science back to the labs safely for students during pandemic
It’s alive! The Polk State College science lab experience, that is. Professors have worked tirelessly to create safe, in-person opportunities that bring students onto campus for hands-on learning during the pandemic. Their hybrid courses integrate…
Pandemic brings three generations to Polk State Digital Media
Katelin Downing is pursuing an Associate in Science in Digital Media Technology degree at Polk State College, where she now has the company of her aunt and grandmother in their Intro to Digital Media class.…
What do classes look like during the pandemic at Polk State? Digital Media explains
Polk State College offers a variety of hybrid classes, but what does “hybrid” really mean? Students, faculty, and staff with the College’s Digital Media Technology Program share what the mix of classroom and online learning…
Three Polk State employees receive national awards for excellence
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) has announced three Polk State College employees as recipients of 2021 Excellence Awards, which recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and contribution to their students…
Polk State College’s Report to Community highlights successful year
Polk State College’s annual Report to Community highlights the successes of students, the hard work of faculty and staff, and the support the College receives from the community each year. The 2020 Report to Community…
Polk State saves students more than $1 million in textbook costs
Polk State College’s faculty and staff have exceeded their goal of saving students $1 million in textbook costs by 2021 through the Open Educational Resources initiative, reaching savings of nearly $1,118,000 benefiting 13,445 students since…
Polk State announces Quality Enhancement Plan ‘Explore to Complete’
Polk State College students, faculty, and staff have a unique opportunity to participate in the College’s Quality Enhancement Plan – or QEP – titled Explore to Complete focused on enhancing student learning and outcomes. The…
Polk State Respiratory Care receives Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success Award
For the sixth consecutive year, Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program has received the Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialing Success Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), highlighting the program’s accomplishments…