Polk State KCTIPS cadets sit in on “eye-opening” hearings
Students at the Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety (KCTIPS) at Polk State College put in hundreds of hours of training to become certified as law enforcement, corrections, or probation officers. On Tuesday, Sept.…
Educator Preparation Institute graduate: Polk State College is home
Vincent Miller traveled the world as a renowned vocalist, was named Teacher of the Year for Polk County Public Schools, achieved his doctorate in Education, and currently serves as Assistant Head of Schools for Academy…
Polk State Aerospace graduate blazes trail to Delta
Inspired by a movie based on trailblazers, Ani Olafemi has become one himself. Olafemi, 31, is the first known Polk State College Aerospace graduate to work for Delta Air Lines. Hired in August, his class…
Polk State Early Childhood Education student elevates career with Early Learning Coalition of Polk County
Cici Cantero has worked for the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County for seven years and recently received a promotion due in part to the knowledge she has gained in Polk State College’s Early Childhood…
Polk State Professor of Business brings research & worldly experience to the classroom
At Polk State College, students have access to professors with extensive professional experience, published research, and prestige among international industries. One of these faculty members is Professor of Business Paul Howe, who brings decades of…
5 questions with Christina Gesmundo: The value of speech & forensics isn’t debatable
Christina Gesmundo, Professor of Speech and Director of Forensics, has served in her roles at Polk State College since 2013, also coaching the award-winning Polk State Speech & Debate Team and receiving an Endowed Teaching…
Hurricane Heroes: Polk State employees go “above and beyond” to ensure campus safety during Hurricane Ian
For Polk State College, the damage from Hurricane Ian was minimal, but the efforts to make sure the College was prepared beforehand and safe afterward were anything but. The Emergency Management Team began meeting daily…
Nigerian National Team member Ottah excels early for Polk State Soccer
Undefeated at 7-0 and nationally ranked in the United Soccer Coaches Poll, newcomers have played a vital role for Polk State Soccer. Among those, perhaps no one’s story is more unique than that of midfielder…
5 questions with Beth Luckett: From Polk State Radiography to Director of Health Sciences
Beth Luckett has a new role at the College, but she is no stranger to Polk State, serving the Health Sciences programs for more than 20 years. A proud graduate of the Radiography Program at…
Be prepared for online testing
The Fall 2022 Semester is off to a successful start. As classes are progressing, students are beginning to take their first quizzes and exams. Some instructors are using Honorlock, a remote test proctoring service, which…