Rally in Tally: SGA Members Learn Politics, Leadership & Needs of State Colleges
Students learned about politics, leadership, and the needs of Florida’s state colleges at the Florida College System Student Government Association’s (FCSSGA) Advocacy Conference & Rally in Tallahassee. Ten members of Polk State’s Student Government Associations…
Rally in Tally: SGA Members Meet With Polk Legislators
Members of Polk State College’s three Student Government Associations (SGA) recently had the opportunity to visit Florida’s Capitol and meet with members of the Polk County legislative delegation. Students from the Winter Haven and Lakeland…
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 Stephanie L. Campbell Named Association of Florida Colleges VP
Stephanie L. Campbell, Polk State’s Upward Bound Program Director, recently achieved the position of Vice President for Regions and Chapters for the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) for 2017-2018. The AFC represents the employees, presidents,…
Students Encouraged to Learn Canvas, Replacing PAL in Spring
Starting spring 2018, students will no longer use PAL and will instead navigate their traditional, online, and hybrid courses by receiving course updates, submitting assignments, and communicating with professors through Canvas. Students will gain access…
Polk State Helps Veterans Transition Back to Everyday Life
Polk State Theatre Presents ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’
Polk State College continues to celebrate 50 years of theatre with the upcoming production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The musical comedy follows six quirky adolescents as they participate in a middle…
Spring Registration Opens
Open registration is underway at Polk State College for the spring semester, which begins January 5. Currently enrolled students may register through PASSPORT. They should also check PASSPORT for possible holds on their accounts that…
Retired Faculty Member Marshall Ledbetter Remembered for Dedication to Students
Marshall Robin Ledbetter leaves behind a camera shop, thousands of books, and a legacy at Polk State College as a retired faculty member and the patriarch of a family with many alumni. The lifelong educator,…
Chain of Lakes Collegiate Student Named National Merit Semifinalist
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School senior Sujena Koilpillai is one of 16,000 students in the U.S. who is a 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalist. Nearly 1.6 million high school juniors tested…