Accreditation team invites public comment on Polk State’s Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety
As part of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) re-accreditation process, the Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety has opened a public comment portal to receive comments regarding compliance with CALEA…
Polk State invites community to Black History Month finale celebration
Polk State College continues to celebrate Black History Month with a calendar of curated events that seek to engage students, faculty, staff, and the community in culture, dialogue, and unity. The College will conclude its…
Black History Month scholarship reminds student that people believe in him
The Polk State College Foundation awarded student Jhon Doirin with a scholarship during the College’s Black History Month Kick-off. Doirin was chosen based on his academic achievements as well as an essay he wrote about…
National Public Safety Innovation Academy invites media to experience newest command school
On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 10 a.m., Sheriff Grady Judd and Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti will discuss the newest national law enforcement and corrections command school, the National Public Safety Innovation…
Polk State’s Fine Arts Building to get state-of-the-art modernization
The Arts at Polk State College are the best-kept secret in Polk County according to Program Manager Nancy Lozell. When renovations are completed on the 45-year-old Winter Haven Fine Arts Building (WFA), the community will…
Music students represent Polk State at FCSAA Winter Music Symposium
Polk State College’s Music Program offers numerous unique opportunities for students. That was never more evident than in late January. From Jan. 25 to Jan. 28, five Polk State students took part in the FCSAA…
Enroll now for 8-week classes
Enrollment continues at Polk State College for the Spring 2023 Semester, with eight-week classes starting on March 7. Currently enrolled students can register for classes in Passport. Prospective students must submit a free online application to…
Polk State to host info sessions on Cybersecurity Support Technician Apprenticeship Program
With more than 2,200 cyberattacks taking place each day and the average cost of a data breach reaching $4.24 million, the need for highly skilled cybersecurity professionals is greater than ever. Polk State College is offering the Cybersecurity…
POLKcast: Polk State Softball alum Greta Cecchetti an Italian trailblazer
POLKcast, Polk State College’s official podcast, returns for its third season featuring distinguished alumni and standout athletes. Guests come from diverse walks of life and a variety of career fields, but they all have a…
On-campus internet & Passport temporarily unavailable starting 6 p.m. February 3
Polk State College’s on-campus internet access and Passport system will be temporarily unavailable beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 3. The College’s Information Technology Department will be upgrading internet security systems and should be…
