Retired San Bernardino chief gives NIA insight on critical incident management
Over the program’s eight weeks, National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) participants examine four case studies from major critical incidents that are intended to evoke thoughts about ways agencies can be better prepared. During the…
Fall 2023 classes start, enrollment continues
The Fall 2023 Semester began today at Polk State College, but it’s not too late to register for classes. Enrollment continues for 12-week classes that will start on September 11 and eight-week classes that will…
What Polk State students should know for the Fall 2023 Semester
With the Fall 2023 Semester underway on Monday, it’s important for Polk State students to know how to purchase books, apply for financial aid, and get the help they need to succeed in their classes.…
Polk State’s inaugural HR VP brings two decades of experience
Stacey Cary may be new to Florida, but she’s no stranger to human resources or higher education as she joins Polk State College as its first Vice President for Human Resources. Born and raised in…
Road closure to affect Polk State Winter Haven Campus traffic
A road closure is underway that may cause Polk State College students and employees longer travel times when driving to and from the Winter Haven Campus. Construction crews for Tucker Paving have begun roadway repairs…
Polk State launches Associate in Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management degree program
Polk State College has launched the Associate in Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management Program for students seeking a degree and certifications that lead to in-demand, high-wage careers in Polk County’s booming industry and beyond.…
Application open for Polk State Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
The application period for entry into Polk State College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is now open. The program was recently reaccredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. It has successfully held…
Meet Student Government: An exciting year is ahead for Polk State
Polk State College serves 20,000 students each year and is home to three Student Government Associations spanning the Winter Haven, Lakeland, and Lake Wales campuses. Their officers have been hard at work this summer participating…
AdventHealth Dean of Nursing brings more than 30 years of experience to Polk State
Between the clinical and academic settings, Dr. Deleise Wilson arrives at Polk State College with more than three decades of nursing experience. Wilson, the College’s first AdventHealth Dean of Nursing at Polk State, began her…
Polk State warns students and employees of email scams
Polk State College works diligently to identify and block harmful or scam emails from Polk State email accounts, but from time to time, phishing or spoofing emails get through the College’s system and into email…