Polk State Hires New Associate Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs
Polk State College has hired Tamara Sakagawa as its associate vice president of communications and public affairs. Sakagawa’s first day of work at Polk will be July 7. To her new position, Sakagawa brings more…
“Eagle Shuffle” Energizes Student Services Retreat
Breaking News Alert: Part electric slide, part chicken dance, the “Eagle Shuffle” is the latest dance sensation sweeping Polk State’s Student Services staff. OK, so that’s how this story would begin if this were a…
Polk State Selects Martha Santiago as Winter Haven Provost
After a nationwide search, Polk State College has selected Martha Santiago as its Winter Haven campus provost. In her position, Santiago will oversee all aspects of the campus, including faculty, facilities, and Polk State Chain…
Record Number of Students to March in Polk State’s Spring Commencement
Polk State’s 110th commencement ceremony will break College records. More than 530 students will participate in the ceremony, the highest number in the College’s 50-year history. “We are thrilled to see more and more students…
Polk State Again Named a Best Workplace for Commuters
Universal access to public transit, parking spots especially for carpoolers, and programs that encourage biking and walking have earned Polk State its second consecutive Best Workplaces for Commuters award. The College received the national recognition during…
Polk State President Speaks at SAAB National Conference
Polk State College President Eileen Holden was a guest speaker at the Student African American Brotherhood’s 10th annual national conference. The convention took place March 28 and 29 in Dearborn, Mich. SAAB was founded in…
Polk Has New Staff Members in Office of Communications and Public Affairs
Polk State College has made a handful of strategic hires within its Office of Communications and Public Affairs. Among the additions are Tom Hagerty, sports information coordinator, Geoff Hoskins, designer, and Ana Maria Sanchez, director…
Polk State’s 50th Anniversary Recognized at State Capitol
Polk State College’s 50th anniversary was recognized in both houses of the state Legislature on Tuesday, during Polk County Legislative Day. “Polk State is, of course, incredibly proud of the contributions it has been able…
Polk State Voices Support for Putnam’s New Funding Proposal
Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam today proposed a new revenue source for the state’s education infrastructure, a plan hailed by Polk State administrators. “Florida’s public education institutions need this funding,” said Polk State President Eileen Holden.…
Polk Trustee Garcia Reappointed by Gov. Rick Scott
Ricardo Garcia has been reappointed to Polk State College’s District Board of Trustees, the governor’s office announced on Friday. Garcia is owner and operator of Gulf Coast Avionics Corp. of Lakeland; Pacific Coast Avionics of…