Convocation 2018
Polk State faculty and staff kicked off the new academic year at the 2018 Convocation on Aug. 15 on the Winter Haven Campus.
SALO celebrates 10 years of engaging Polk State students
When Melvin Thompson signed up to be part of Polk State College’s inaugural ELITE class, coming up with a project to enhance the Polk State experience for students was a no-brainer for the Florida State…
Fall 2018 classes start, enrollment still underway
Polk State College welcomes students back to its campuses and centers today, and enrollment is still underway for the 12-week session that starts Sept. 17 and the eight-week session that starts Oct. 15. “We are…
Polk State College classes start Monday and enrollment is up
Polk State College will welcome students back to its campuses and centers Monday, August 20, and enrollment is up. As of Monday, August 13, enrollment was 1 percent higher for fall 2018 compared to this…
Polk State College expands services in Northeast Polk at Ridge Community High School
Polk State College is expanding its services in Northeast Polk County at Ridge Community High School, where the College will increase its afternoon, evening, and weekend courses for adults seeking Associate in Arts degrees. While…
Polk State College and Polk County Public Schools launch program to create teacher pipeline
Polk State College and Polk County Public Schools announced a new program Monday that will address the statewide teacher shortage by creating a pathway from high school to college to employment for aspiring educators. President…
Supervisor in country’s busiest ER: Polk State Nursing is top notch
ELPS Class III Symposium
The Emerging Leaders Professional Series (ELPS) Class III held a symposium July 27, 2018, at the Polk State Advanced Technology Center. Class members presented research results and received Personal Achievement certificates from Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti.
Kids at College 2018
Polk State held two sessions of Kids at College this summer on the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses. Children ages 5-14 chose from a variety of classes on topics such as Rocketry, Art, Robotics, Science, Pottery,…
Faculty fellows develop class projects that will give students understanding of curriculum and community
Polk State College students will observe how people interact with art in public spaces; they will explore changes in societal myths; and they will understand their impact on global issues such as pollution thanks to…
