Polk State College

Public college in Winter Haven, Florida, US

Polk State College
Former names
Polk Community College
Polk Junior College
MottoWe Are Polk.
TypePublic college
Established1964; 60 years ago (1964)
Parent institution
Florida College System
Endowment$1.35 million
PresidentAngela Garcia Falconetti
ProvostMartha Santiago (interim)
Academic staff
1,249
Students20,000[1]
Undergraduates12,342
Location
Winter Haven
,
Florida
,
United States
CampusSuburban
NicknameEagles
Websitewww.polk.edu

Polk State College (PSC) is a public college based in Winter Haven, Florida, United States, and is part of the Florida College System. Established in 1964, PSC operates its main campuses in Winter Haven and Lakeland, with additional education centers in Bartow and Lake Wales. The college offers both associate and bachelor’s degrees.

PSC also operates three charter high schools on its Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses, allowing high school students to earn an Associate in Arts degree while completing their high school diploma.[2]

The college also participates in the Suncoast Conference of the NJCAA Region 8, offering athletic programs in men's basketball, baseball, and women's cheerleading, soccer, softball, and volleyball. The men’s basketball team has won several conference and regional championships.[3]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "Polk State College Fact Sheet" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Toothman, Mary (October 19, 1982). "Graham says state projects could improve unemployment". Tampa Tribune. Tampa, Florida. p. 60. Retrieved March 27, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Profile: Polk State College - Inside Higher Ed". Archived from the original on September 7, 2011. Retrieved August 2, 2011.
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