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POLKcast: The Writing Studio and grammar jokes with Rebecka Ramos
In this episode of POLKcast, Professor Rebecka Ramos entertains some grammar jokes and shares about Polk State Colleges The Writing Studio a valuable tutoring resource for students to receive assis
POLKcast: Scholarships and the power of giving with Tracy Porter
Tracy Porter is Executive Director of the Polk State College Foundation, which awards approximately $1.5 million in scholarships to Polk State students each year. In this episode of POLKcast, Porter shares the support that is…
POLKcast: The importance of Polk State in Lake Wales with Andy Oguntola
In this episode of POLKcast, Polk State JD Alexander Center Director Andy Oguntola shares the critical importance of the Lake Wales Campus, which serves approximately 1,100 students each year many w
POLKcast: Honoring veterans with Byron Loyd
Coordinator of Veterans Services Byron Loyd joins POLKcast for an episode in honor of those who have served in the military. Loyd shares the support available to veterans who are students at Polk State College…
POLKcast: Food pantries and an inclusive environment with Kim DeRonda
In this episode of POLKcast, Teaching Learning Computing Center (TLCC) Manager Kim DeRonda shares resources that are available at Polk State College to help students in need of food, hygiene products, information on social services,…
POLKcast: Disability services and awareness with Kim Pearsall
For Disability Awareness Month, Director of Disability and Counseling Services Kim Pearsall joins POLKcast to share the resources available to students at Polk State College to overcome barriers and eliminate boundaries along their college journeys.…
POLKcast: Navigating career opportunities with Jeannette Grullon
College can be difficult and finding a career after graduation can seem overwhelming, but Polk States Career Development Services gives students the guidance and skills they need to network with peer
POLKcast: Flying through the First Year Experience with Cate Igo
Polk States First Year Experience (FYE) Program helps students transition to college and figure out what they are called to do academically and professionally. In this episode of POLKcast, Director o
POLKcast: President Falconetti kicks off season 2
Season 2 of POLKcast aims to highlight the different services and resources available to students at Polk State College, from scholarships and career services to campus food pantries and disability services. In this “presidential” episode…
POLKcast: Larry Pakowski shares his True Colors
When Dean of Student Services Larry Pakowski isn’t assisting students with navigating their college journeys, he’s helping others determine their “true colors” through the personality-identification system used by educational institutions, businesses,