Professor Morrison Made “Personal Connections With Her Students”
Longtime Polk State Mathematics Professor Cheryl Morrison died Tuesday at Moffitt Cancer Center, leaving behind a legacy of tireless commitment to the College. Morrison began her 27-year career at Polk State in 1984, repeatedly proving…
Music Professor Passes On His Keys to Success
They say those who can’t do, teach. Obviously, they never met Chris Sharp. Sharp, recently named the Polk State Music Department’s director of bands, brings to the College a wealth of professional experience, including previous…
Polk State Medical Imaging Programs Thrive With Homegrown Talent
School pride runs deep in Polk State Health Sciences, especially in its trio of medical imaging programs, where all three program directors are alumni of the College. Merrybeth Etherton, Kevin Ferrier and Beth Luckett all…
Polk State Nursing Professors in Prestigious Doctoral Programs
Polk State’s nationally recognized Nursing Program just got even better. Two Nursing Program faculty members have been invited to pursue their doctoral degrees at prestigious universities. Professor Mimi Jenko has been accepted to the Doctor…
Professor’s Outstanding Career Began with Simple Love of Music
When Polk State College Music Professor John Anderson was growing up in Bartow, he never dreamed he would one day build a successful college music program virtually from scratch, lead a performance at Carnegie Hall,…
Nursing Professor Participates in Florida Bioethics Network Event
Polk State Nursing Professor Mavra Kear participated in a panel discussion on March 30 at the Florida Bioethics Network Spring Conference. The topic was “Healthcare Professionalism in Florida: A Discussion With Leadership.” Kear is also…
Nursing Professor is Guest Speaker
Dr. Mavra Kear was the guest speaker at the Ridge Career Center capping ceremony for Practical Nurses on Feb. 8. Kear is also the president of the Florida Nurses Association and coordinates Polk State’s bachelor’s…
Wellness Adjunct Inducted into Hall of Fame
Keith Bonney, a wellness adjunct at the College, is being inducted into the Cowley College Athletic Hall of Fame. Bonney was a two-time All-American quarterback while at Cowley. Read more at Tiger Sports News.
Dr. Eric Roe Co-Authors Paper on Modern Apprenticeships
Dr. Eric Roe, director of the Banner Center for Advanced Manufacturing at Polk State’s Corporate College, co-authored “21st Century Apprenticeship Models: A National Council for Continuing Education & Training White Paper.” The paper features development…
Math Professor Li Zhou to Be Published in The College Mathematics Journal
Mathematics Professor Li Zhou will be published in The College Mathematics Journal later this year. His paper, “Viviani Polytopes and Fermat Points,” explains that if a room has the shape of an equilateral triangle, then…