POLKcast: The ‘gamification’ of online learning
In this episode of POLKcast, host Jarrod Jones sits down with Instructional Designer Katie Ragsdale to explore the growing impact of gamification in online education. From badges and leaderboards to interactive modules and…
Polk State closed Monday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day
Polk State College will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. The College will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled on Aug. 30. Registration continues…
Polk State OTA application period open in September
The Polk State College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program’s application period for general admission will be open from Sept. 1 through 30. Prior to the application period, prospective applicants should review the How to Apply information and…
Polk State College Foundation celebrates $35,278 in scholarship funds from Florida College System Foundation
The Polk State College Foundation celebrated a generous contribution of $35,278 from the Florida College System Foundation on Wednesday in the Winter Haven Fine Arts Building among students, faculty, and staff who expressed gratitude. These funds…
Polk State’s collegiate high schools claim top two grades from district for 2024-25
When it came to student achievement during the 2024-25 Academic Year, Polk State College’s collegiate high schools occupied the top two spots throughout the district. Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School and Polk State Chain…
Polk State to test emergency alert system on Aug. 29
To ensure the continued safety of Polk State College faculty, staff and students, the College will be testing its emergency alert system, Everbridge, on Friday, Aug. 29 at 9 a.m. Everbridge is available to each…
Polk State Aerospace and collegiate high school student aims to use aviation for mission field
For students in Polk State College’s Aerospace Program, it’s not unusual to pursue a commercial pilot’s license with the intention of flying for an airline. For Raija Fiskum, however, it’s an opportunity to reach people…
Polk State’s PTA Program announces new application period, hosts several info sessions
Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program’s application period now begins earlier in the calendar year. To make sure those interested in the program know everything they need to, several information sessions are scheduled…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate students earn scholarships, gain experience through Youth Leadership Polk
Students at Polk State College’s collegiate high schools are afforded the opportunity to get ahead in their studies and earn college degrees in high school. Over the summer, three Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School…
POLKcast: Season 6 premiere revisits history of the pod
Polk State College has launched its sixth season of POLKcast, the College’s official podcast that brings the voices of Polk State to campuses and communities across Polk County. Hosted this season by Librarian…
