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…
Polk State College Declares Victory Over Budget Cuts
Polk State College President Eileen Holden declared victory Friday afternoon just before the close of the Florida Legislative Special Session. In an email sent to Polk State College supporters, Holden said: “Thanks to your advocacy,…
Passionate Advocate, Devoted Friend: Polk State Mourns Trustee Linda Pilkington
Linda Pilkington, a dedicated member since 2011 of the Polk State District Board of Trustees, which she chaired in 2013-2014, and who dedicated her life’s work to the health and wellbeing of the Polk County…
Polk State Mourns Former Trustee Neriah Roberts
Neriah Roberts, who served as a member of Polk State’s District Board of Trustees for 12 years, and who is described as a trailblazer, mentor, selfless friend, and tireless advocate of education and his community,…
Governor Appoints Cindy Ross to College’s District Board of Trustees
Cindy Hartley Ross will return to Polk State College’s District Board of Trustees. Gov. Rick Scott announced on Monday that Ross had been appointed to a term that ends May 31, 2017. Ross succeeds Ernest…
Governor Reappoints Polk State Trustee Dan Dorrell
Dan Dorrell has been reappointed to Polk State College’s District Board of Trustees, the governor’s office announced Wednesday. Dorrell is a certified public accountant with Cross, Fernandez & Riley. His extensive involvement in the community…
Polk State District Board of Trustees Elects Dan Dorrell as Chair, Teresa Martinez as Vice Chair
Fifty years ago, Dan Dorrell was one of Polk State College’s first students. Now he’s the leader of its District Board of Trustees. Dorrell, who enrolled at Polk State when it opened its doors in…
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…
Polk State District Board of Trustees Has New Leadership
Hospital executive Linda Pilkington, whose support of Polk State College dates back nearly two decades, will now serve as chair of its District Board of Trustees. Pilkington was unanimously approved for the position during Monday’s…
Polk State, Alumnus Receive Spirit of Leadership Polk Awards
On Thursday Polk State College received the Spirit of Leadership Polk Award from the Leadership Polk Alumni Association, an honor President Eileen Holden immediately described as “clearly a highlight of our year.” Established in 2011,…