Polk State College achieves reaffirmation of accreditation by SACSCOC
Polk State College is celebrating the reaffirmation of its accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) which is a testament to the institution’s commitment to quality and integrity as…
Six Offices Relocating on Winter Haven Campus
A handful of offices on Polk State’s Winter Haven campus are permanently relocating this week from modules to the former Criminal Justice building, which is now part of the Health Center and Gym (WHC). The…
Polk State’s Jones Published in Community College Journal of Research and Practice
Polk State’s Kevin Jones, director of strategic planning and assessment, has been published in Community College Journal of Research and Practice. Jones’s paper, “Understanding Transition Experiences of Combat Veterans Attending Community College” appeared online…
Polk-Authored Paper Wins Award from Southern Association for Institutional Research
Polk State’s Peter Usinger has won the 2013 Best Paper award from the Southern Association for Institutional Research (SAIR). SAIR provides colleges and universities a centralized source of information and discussion on institutional research, with…
College Exploring New Four-Year Degrees, Needs Students to Take Survey
Polk State College is exploring the addition of bachelor’s degrees in Accounting, Early Childhood Education, and Elementary Education. Students who are interested in these degrees are asked to take the survey found here. The College…
Polk’s Usinger Is New Head of Association of Florida Colleges
Polk State’s Peter Usinger is the new president of the Association of Florida Colleges, the professional organization for the state’s 28 public colleges. Usinger, the College’s director of institutional research, effectiveness and planning, was sworn…
Classes Resume at Polk State, Enrollment Continues to Grow
Campuses and centers are abuzz this week as students return to classes at Polk State College, the only public college in Florida where enrollment is still growing, according to a recently released report. According to…
Polk State Graduates Get Jobs at Highest Rate in Florida for Second Consecutive Year
Polk State College is once again the state’s leader in preparing graduates for immediate employment. New data show that 86 percent of students in the College’s workforce-based programs secured employment within just months of graduation.…
Polk State’s Usinger Accepted to Prestigious Academy
Polk State College’s Peter Usinger has been accepted to the Breakthrough Models Academy, a new and innovative gathering of educational leaders that aims to make higher education more accessible, affordable and effective. The Breakthrough Models…
Educators Abuzz After Polk State Administrators Publish Study on Student Success Factors
Two Polk State College administrators have authored a study that could have far-reaching implications for all levels of education. Naomi Boyer, associate vice president of strategic initiatives, and Peter Usinger, director of institutional research, effectiveness…