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In the last episode of POLKcast season 2, Winter Haven Library and Teaching Learning Computing Center Director Chris Fullerton and Librarian Jarrod Jones share one of the newest resources available to students — the Student… The post POLKcast: Being SLIC with Chris Fullerton and Jarrod Jones appeared first on Polk State College.

In this episode of POLKcast, Professor Rebecka Ramos entertains some grammar jokes and shares about Polk State College’s The Writing Studio — a valuable tutoring resource for students to receive assistance from the College’s dedicated… The post POLKcast: The Writing Studio and grammar jokes with Rebecka Ramos appeared first on Polk State College.

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… The post POLKcast: Scholarships and the power of giving with Tracy Porter appeared first on Polk State College.

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 who would not be… The post POLKcast: The importance of Polk State in Lake Wales with Andy Oguntola appeared first on Polk State College.

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… The post POLKcast: Honoring veterans with Byron Loyd appeared first on Polk State College.

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,… The post POLKcast: Food pantries and an inclusive environment with Kim DeRonda appeared first on Polk State College.

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.… The post POLKcast: Disability services and awareness with Kim Pearsall appeared first on Polk State College.

College can be difficult and finding a career after graduation can seem overwhelming, but Polk State’s Career Development Services gives students the guidance and skills they need to network with peers and employers, write resumes… The post POLKcast: Navigating career opportunities with Jeannette Grullon appeared first on Polk State College.

Polk State’s 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 of Academic Success Initiatives Cate… The post POLKcast: Flying through the First Year Experience with Cate Igo appeared first on Polk State College.

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… The post POLKcast: President Falconetti kicks off season 2 appeared first on Polk State College.

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, and government organizations as… The post POLKcast: Larry Pakowski shares his True Colors appeared first on Polk State College.

Director of Purchasing Mark Lillquist joins POLKcast to talk about Star Wars and how he uses his interest in the epic space opera media franchise for good. As part of Star Wars costuming group 501st… The post POLKcast: Mark Lillquist uses the force for good appeared first on Polk State College.

Dr. Annette Hutcherson, Director of Polk State’s Nursing Program, takes listeners on a world tour in this episode of POLKcast. While many know Dr. Hutcherson for her expertise in Nursing education, some may not be… The post POLKcast: Jet-setting with Annette Hutcherson appeared first on Polk State College.

At Polk State, John Fynn is known for his passion for mentoring and motivating students, but many may not know that outside of the College he is popular for his hat- and fascinator-making skills. Inspired… The post POLKcast: John Fynn’s fabulous fascinators appeared first on Polk State College.

A man of many hobbies, Polk State Biology Professor Joey Maier joins POLKcast to talk about shark tagging and how students can get their feet wet in Guadeloupe this spring break on a study abroad… The post POLKcast: Shark tagging with Joey Maier appeared first on Polk State College.

The work of Polk State Professor of Art Holly Scoggins is described as a Southern Gothic memoir that leaves viewers with something “beautifully haunted.” In this Halloween-inspired episode, POLKcast delves into the creepy, thought-provoking experiences… The post POLKcast: Madness, Murder & Murals with Holly Scoggins appeared first on Polk State College.

Melvin Thompson may be the POLKcast guest that students know best. Thompson serves as the Director of the Student Activities and Leadership Office (SALO),  but some may not know that he is an avid 80s… The post POLKcast: Melvin Thompson’s totally tubular toy collection appeared first on Polk State College.

Dive into POLKcast with Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School Guidance Counselor Peter Preston, lead singer of rock band Zen Fuse Box, credited with POLKcast’s catchy theme music. Read the transcript    … The post POLKcast: Peter Preston & Zen Fuse Box appeared first on Polk State College.