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.
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Former names | Polk Junior College (1964–1971)[1] Polk Community College (1971–2009)[1] |
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| Type | Public college |
| Established | 1964 |
Parent institution | Florida College System |
| Accreditation | SACS |
| Endowment | $34.1 million (2024)[2] |
| Budget | $70 million (2024)[3] |
| President | Angela Garcia Falconetti |
Academic staff | 150 (full-time)[4] 212 (part-time)[4] |
| Undergraduates | 8,180 (fall 2022)[4] |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Small city[4] |
| Colors | Red, yellow, and black |
| Nickname | Eagles |
Sporting affiliations | NJCAA Region 8 – Suncoast Conference |
| Website | www |
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.[5]
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.[6]
Notable people
edit- Alec Asher, professional baseball player
- Mark Brisker, American-Israeli professional basketball player
- Robert Gilchrist, professional basketball player
- Denise Grimsley, member of the Florida House of Representatives
- Maryly Van Leer Peck, academic
- Dean Pelman, Israeli-American baseball pitcher for the Israel national baseball team
- Lawrence Scarpa, architect
- Lorenzo Williams, professional basketball player
References
edit- ^ a b Iannucci, Maria (August 17, 2014). "Polk State College Marks Half-Century of Being Major County Influence". The Ledger. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ Marra, Andrew (February 12, 2024). "Two Florida universities have more than $1 billion in endowments to invest on campus". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ "Annual Budget Summary - Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Polk State College)". Florida Department of Education. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Polk State College. National Center for Education Statistics (College Navigator). Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Profile: Polk State College - Inside Higher Ed". Archived from the original on September 7, 2011. Retrieved August 2, 2011.