Polk State Representatives Attend Summit in Washington, D.C.
Polk State College sent several representatives to the Association of Community College Trustees 2012 National Legislative Summit, which took place Feb. 13-16 in Washington, D.C. At the event, community college leaders advocate on education, job…
Dr. Eileen Holden Says Teacher-Training Program Should Continue
Polk State is a partner in Project PRIDE, a program that gives scholarships to education majors, preferably economically disadvantaged, minority men. Dr. Holden tells The Ledger that Polk State will work to continue the program…
Polk State to Bestow Distinguished Alumnus Award to Rita Smith, Executive Director of National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
During its 105th commencement ceremony, Polk State College will award its Distinguished Alumnus Award to Rita Sue Smith, a 1974 graduate who now heads the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Smith, 57, grew up in…
Polk State Shows Commitment to Philanthropy at All Levels
In this economy, colleges and universities are more focused than ever on raising money. Polk State College, with campuses and centers across Polk County, is no exception. What is unusual, however, is where the money…
Polk State Mourns Loss of Former President
Polk State College paused in 2011 to mourn the loss of former President Dr. Maryly VanLeer Peck, whose legacy includes a heightened presence for the College and its dynamic athletics program. Dr. Peck, 81,…
Polk State College Health Sciences Maintains Cutting Edge
Polk State College is set to unveil a program unlike any other in the country, establishing formalized, hands-on training for nurses and technicians who participate in robot-assisted surgery. Doctors and patients are increasingly embracing less-invasive…
Polk State Soars!
This week Polk State College launched a new brand. To casual observers, the most superficial component of that launch — a suite of dynamic new logos and a disciplined approach to the organization’s visual identity…
Branding: Polk State College Announces 2 Events
On Thursday morning, Dr. Eileen Holden, President of Polk State College, will make identical presentations to gatherings of College faculty, staff and friends regarding the future of Polk State College. The announcement follows an extensive…
Board Chair Praises Holden
As she often reminded her colleagues: “If it’s good for all of us, it’s good for each of us. And it it’s good for each of us, it’s good for the state.” Those of us…
President’s Houston Trip Sharpens Focus
With a service area the size of a small state, the President of Polk State College is expected to log a lot of miles, but this month Dr. Eileen Holden covered more ground than usual.…