Polk State College Introduces Special Topics in Sociology Course
The beauty of the collegiate experience is the opportunity to delve deeper into new and exciting concepts. This year, Polk State College is introducing a special topics course offered by the Sociology Department entitled, Gender,…
Polk State Responds to Industry Needs with the Industrial Maintenance Technician Program
According to Don Gray, Senior Manager of Manufacturing Maintenance for Publix Super Markets, Inc., “Growth in automation has significantly transformed the landscape of industrial operations. ” This is why Polk State is committed to responding…
Kids at College
Polk State held two sessions of Kids at College in June and July on the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses. Children ages 5-14 chose from a variety of classes in topics such as Rocketry, Art, Robotics,…
Polk State College “Start Right” Campaign Supports the Lake Wales Community
The Polk State College Foundation, in coordination with the Polk State JD Alexander Center, is excited to announce the Polk State Start Right Campaign: School Supply Giveaway. The event will be held Saturday, July 29…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School: Students Earn Accolades at 2017 HOSA International Leadership Conference
Two 2017 graduates of Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School recently won several awards at the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) International Student Leadership Conference held at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort…
Polk State College Partners with Florida Southern College To Strengthen Education Workforce
Polk State College and Florida Southern College have established an articulation agreement that allows eligible Polk State graduates to seamlessly enroll in a Florida Southern School of Education master’s degree program. The agreement, signed last…
Student Services Staff Retreat
Members of the Student Services staff met June 30 at the Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center for the 2017 “Soaring to New Heights” retreat to discuss plans for the coming academic year.
Kids Experience The Best Week Ever at Kids At College 2017
More than 400 students, 23 instructors and 50 adult and teen volunteers converged on the Polk State Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses for summer offerings from Kids at College Program, Session 1, which ran from June 19-29.…
Dr. Eileen Holden Retirement Receptions
Receptions held June 27 on the Winter Haven campus and June 28 on the Lakeland campus gave faculty, staff, students, friends, and community members the chance to thank Dr. Eileen Holden for her service to…
Polk State District Board of Trustees, Community Members, Faculty, Staff and Students Honor Dr. Eileen Holden
During the June Polk State College District Board of Trustees (DBOT) meeting, the Trustees completed a major feat— surprising retiring President Eileen Holden. In honor of Dr. Holden’s eleven and a half years of service…
