Polk State College adds $215.5 million to Polk County economy
A recent study asserts that even during the midst of a global pandemic, Polk State College’s credit programs add $215.5 million in total income to the Polk County economy. The College commissioned a study by…
Polk State celebrates Workforce Development Month
Polk State College is celebrating Workforce Development Month alongside Florida’s state leaders and workforce partners. Governor Ron DeSantis proclaimed September as Workforce Development Month this week in recognition of the collaborative efforts among the Governor’s…
Polk State graduates inaugural President’s Leadership Institute
Polk State College celebrated the graduation of its inaugural President’s Leadership Institute in August comprised of faculty and staff who expanded their learning and experiential skills through this new professional development opportunity. The program is…
Polk State District Board of Trustees names leadership for 2022-2023
Polk State College’s District Board of Trustees (DBOT) elected Greg Littleton as Chair and Teresa V. Martinez as Vice Chair for the 2022-2023 Academic Year on Monday during the DBOT’s annual reorganization meeting. The role…
Polk State College spearheads Career Pathways for Public Service Initiative
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded Polk State College, Broward College, and Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) with $6.5 million to launch the Career Pathways for Public Service Initiative, which will develop a national model…
Polk State President Falconetti’s term as Chair of the Florida College System Council of Presidents concludes after successful year
Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti’s tenure as 2021-2022 Chair of the Florida College System Council of Presidents concluded after a year full of successes for both the System and College. The Council is…
Polk State College celebrates historical legislative session
Polk State College is celebrating a successful end to the 2022 Legislative Session with Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing of the budget on Thursday which resulted in the largest appropriation in the College’s history. Thanks to…
Polk State celebrates Mark G. Turner’s service to District Board of Trustees
At the May meeting of the Polk State College District Board of Trustees (DBOT), Mark G. Turner was thanked for his commitment to the College and its students as he ends over a decade of…
5 questions with President Falconetti: Polk State provides flexibility during COVID-19
Polk State College is in a modified Phase III of its Return to Campus Plan for the Spring 2022 Semester. What does this mean for students and the College community? Polk State President Angela Garcia…
Polk State’s 2021-2022 Report to Community showcases success
Polk State College’s annual Report to Community highlights the successes of students, the hard work of faculty and staff, and the support the College receives from the community each year. The 2021 annual report is…