Polk State mitigates impact of COVID-19 on classes and operations
Polk State College has engaged in contact tracing and tracking self-reported cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the public health emergency. As part of Polk State’s pandemic response, in July 2020 the College launched…
Governor reappoints two Polk State District Board of Trustees members
Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Friday the reappointments of Teresa V. Martinez and Mark Turner to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees. They are continuing their service to the Board alongside Chair Cindy…
Power outage closes JDA in Lake Wales for remainder of Tuesday
A power outage at the Polk State JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales has closed the campus for the remainder of Tuesday. Advising and Teaching Learning Computing Center (TLCC) services will not be available at…
Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant application open Sept. 1 – 30
The Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program will open its application for the 2021-2022 Academic Year on September 1. The application for the Associate in Science degree program will be open for both general…
Enroll now at Polk State College
Enrollment continues to take place at Polk State College for the Fall 2021 Semester’s 12-week and eight-week FASTRACK 2 sessions. Twelve-week classes will start on September 13 and eight-week classes will start on October 13.…
Polk State Math Professor Alexandros Dimitriadis remembered for big personality, even bigger commitment to the College
Alexandros Dimitriadis used the saying, “I’m not yelling, I’m just Greek” to calm his students and colleagues who may have been overwhelmed by his “larger-than-life presence.” He was passionate, outspoken, gregarious, and “pretty intense” at…
Lakeland Campus Library & TLCC temporarily closed
Polk State College’s Lakeland Campus Library and Teaching Learning Computer Center are temporarily closed, but services remain available face-to-face on the Winter Haven Campus and through a variety of online options. The Lakeland Campus Library…
Polk State Education’s Mary Stowers dedicated life to uplifting others
Mary Stowers dedicated her life to uplifting others by motivating them to reach their fullest potential and supporting them in their pursuits. She was a source of knowledge and positivity for both her students and…
Polk State Dean of Workforce Education & Economic Development named Polk Emerging Leader
Polk State College’s Dean of Workforce Education & Economic Development and Director of the JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales, Andy Oguntola, received a 2021 Polk Emerging Leaders Award. He is one of five recipients…
Polk State College awarded $50,000 for Metallica Scholars Initiative
Polk State College was selected from a competitive field of community colleges across the country to receive $50,000 to transform the future of students in the community. Funded by Metallica’s All Within My Hands (AWMH)…
