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Polk Community College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• Polk Community College is located in Polk County, Florida. It began classes in 1964. The main campus is located in Winter Haven. In 1988, a second campus was opened in Lakeland. Total enrollment is about 9,000 credit students and 11,000 non-credit students, served by a staff of about 100 full-time faculty members
• In 1968, PCC opened its Winter Haven campus on a 100-acre site on the shores of Lake Elbert. The original campus consisted of four permanent buildings: Learning Resources (WLR), Science (WSC) Multi-Services (WMS), a shower/locker room and six portables. In 1969, a snack bar was opened. It eventually was expanded into the Student Center (WST). Over the years, a Health Center/Gym (WHC), Administration (WAD) and Fine Arts (WFA) buildings have been added. In 1999, the eighth building on the Winter Haven campus opened. It is a 6,000 square foot Rehabilitative Health building, which houses the Physical Therapist Assistant and Occupational Therapy Assistant programs.
• PCC's Corporate College is also the ideal setting for working professionals to stay up-to-date in their fields. Another option is our Collegiate High School, which offers qualified high school students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and college degree concurrently. PCC also offers college preparatory courses and comprehensive academic support services and resources, as well as a newly established Honors Program.
• Polk Community College's Associate in Arts (AA) programs are parallel and equal to those offered in the state university system. Approximately 65% of PCC's graduates earn AA degrees and are guaranteed admission as juniors to Florida's universities and private colleges. The College also has Associate in Science (AS) degrees and Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees leading directly to employment. In addition, several certificate programs and continuing education classes are offered by PCC.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• With Football Ruled Out, Champion Golfer Developed (The Lakeland Ledger)
  posted on November 16, 2009 at 04:52:55 am
  By DEL MILLIGAN THE LEDGER LAKELAND Always athletic, Mike Estridge played golf and basketball at Mulberry High School. He wanted to play football, but his father, who had played football in high school and college, frowned on the idea because he was concerned about his son getting injured.
• Bartow Dixie Youth Registration Continues (The Polk County Democrat)
  posted on November 7, 2009 at 03:14:35 pm
  Registration for Bartow Dixie Youth Baseball continues Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Carver Recreation Center.
• Winter Haven Crime Report (The Lakeland Ledger)
  posted on November 4, 2009 at 04:22:47 am
  The Winter Haven Police Department reported these criminal activities from Oct. 23 through Oct. 28: BURGLARY Car burglary was reported Oct. 23 at Chili's, 623 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Car burglary was reported Oct. 23 at the Citi Centre Plaza, 700 Third St. S.W.
• Interest in 4-Year Class More Than Expected (The Lakeland Ledger)
  posted on October 30, 2009 at 03:52:56 am
  By ROBIN WILLIAMS ADAMS THE LEDGER Almost 200 people have been accepted as eligible students for Polk State College's first four-year degree: a bachelor of applied science in supervision and management.
• Polk State College enrollment grows (News Chief)
  posted on October 27, 2009 at 12:02:34 pm
  Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 2:11 a.m. WINTER HAVEN - The number of students taking classes at Polk State College continued to grow this fall, its first full semester with its new name.

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