POLKcast
By Polk State College
Categories: Education
Polk State College’s official podcast.
20 episodes indexed on PodSearch.
Recent episodes
- POLKcast: Why does it matter? Part 2 of understanding the relevance of coursework
In this season finale of POLKcast, President Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti, Academic Coach and Recruitment Specialist Jeannette Grullon, Professor of Nursing Viridiana Coyt, and Professor of Biology and Phi Theta Kappa Xi Pi Advisor Anthony Cornett discuss the value in connecting coursework to…
- POLKcast: Why does it matter? Understanding the relevance of coursework
In this first episode of a two-part finale of POLKcast’s fifth season featuring Phi Theta Kappa Xi Pi, Professor and Advisor Anthony Cornett facilitates a productive conversation with Polk State President Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti, Academic Coach and Recruitment Specialist Jeannette Grullon…
- POLKcast: Getting ready for success and overcoming academic under-preparedness
In this episode of POLKcast, the Phi Theta Kappa Xi Pi Chapter focuses on the challenges many students face when they feel unprepared for the academic demands of college. The discussion dives into why some students struggle to keep up with college-level coursework and how to overcome these…
- POLKcast: Being a student caretaker, balancing studies and family
In the latest episode of POLKcast, Phi Theta Kappa Xi Pi delves into the challenges faced by students who must juggle the responsibilities of caring for sick or elderly family members while pursuing their academic goals. This episode discusses the emotional and practical pressures these students…
- POLKcast: Overcoming emotional stress and finding balance in college
Disclaimer: This episode of POLKcast contains conversations revolving around suicide, depression, and trauma. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. In this episode of POLKcast, the Phi Theta Kappa Xi Pi Chapter tackles the topic…
- POLKcast: Balancing college, kids, and a busy life
In this episode of POLKcast, the Phi Theta Kappa Xi Pi Chapter explores the challenges and strategies for maintaining a family while attending college. Balancing academic demands with parenting responsibilities can be overwhelming, but guest Tania Sanchez, a mother of three and former Xi Pi…
- POLKcast: Breaking the mental health stigma in college
In this episode of POLKcast, Phi Theta Kappa’s Xi Pi Chapter explores common mental health challenges faced by students, such as anxiety and depression, and discusses strategies for addressing these issues. Guests include Kim Pearsall, Director of Disability and Counseling Services, who shares…
- POLKcast: Phi Theta Kappa launches Pathways to Success series
POLKcast returns for its highly anticipated fifth season, featuring Polk State College’s Phi Theta Kappa Xi Pi Chapter. Hosted by Cole Johnson, the chapter’s Vice President for Leadership, this season tackles the pressing challenges faced by students—insights drawn directly from a survey conducted…
- POLKcast: SGA VP talks inspiration, mentorship & family fostered by student life
In this episode of POLKcast: The SGA Takeover, co-hosts Subrina Akter and Alex Gonalez sit down with the Student Government Association Vice President for the Winter Haven Campus, Fenil Barot, to talk about the positive impact the Student Activities and Leadership Office (SALO) and SGA have had on…
- POLKcast: Student Engagement Specialist supports students in making the most of their college experience
In this episode of POLKcast: The SGA Takeover, Winter Haven Campus Student Engagement Specialist Mario Aguirre shares how the Student Government Association supports students in “making the most” of their time in college. Agguire strategizes, develops, and executes initiatives and events that…
- POLKcast: SGA takes over with President Jonasia Hilliard
POLKcast returns for its fourth season with the Student Government Association’s takeover of Polk State College’s official podcast. Hosts Subrina Akter and Alexander Gonzalez sit down with President of the Winter Haven Campus SGA Jonasia Hilliard to discuss student life, school-life balance…
- POLKcast: Polk State Baseball alum becomes Survivor star
A former two-way player and member of Head Coach Al Corbeil’s first Polk State Baseball team, Chris Noble went on to achieve stardom on the reality television series, Survivor. Noble later worked as a model in New York and Chicago and as a personal trainer. His image even appeared on a Versace…
- POLKcast: A Polk State history lesson with Polk County Historical Preservation Manager Myrtice Young
This POLKcast guest is the person you’d want on your trivia team for Polk County history. Students – if you’re doing research on Polk, listen closely. We’re joined by Myrtice Young, the Historic Preservation Manager for Polk County. She graduated from Polk State College with an Associate in…
- POLKcast: Kim Newsome-Reynolds shares how Polk State helped her reach soccer stardom
A two-time All-American at Polk State College in 2007 and 2008, Kim Newsome-Reynolds was a goal-scoring machine for the program. Named the 2007 Polk Women’s Athlete of the Year, Newsome later starred at the University of Central Florida where she was recognized as an All-Conference USA selection…
- POLKcast: Business, leadership & community with Nikki Smith
In this episode, POLKcast sits down with Nikki Smith, founder of ASAP Prints who received her Associate in Arts degree from Polk State in 1991. ASAP Prints is a commercial print shop located in Winter Haven and has been listed as one of the Top 50 Women-Owned Businesses by the Tampa Bay Business…
- POLKcast: Polk State Basketball alum Bart Ross supports program that supported him
POLKcast, Polk State College’s official podcast, returns for its third season featuring distinguished alumni and standout athletes. Guests come from diverse walks of life and a variety of career fields, but they all have a commonality: they have built on the strong foundation they gained at Polk…
- POLKcast: Sheriff Grady Judd on getting his start at Polk State College
Sheriff Grady Judd joins POLKcast to share about his 50 years with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and how it all started right here at Polk State College. Sheriff Judd is a Polk State Distinguished Alumnus who went on to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Rollins College. He is also a…
- POLKcast: Polk State Softball alum Greta Cecchetti an Italian trailblazer
POLKcast, Polk State College’s official podcast, returns for its third season featuring distinguished alumni and standout athletes. Guests come from diverse walks of life and a variety of career fields, but they all have a commonality: they have built on the strong foundation they gained at Polk…
- POLKcast: Diversity, inclusivity & community with Christine Samuel
POLKcast, Polk State College’s official podcast, returns for its third season featuring distinguished alumni and standout athletes. Guests come from diverse walks of life and a variety of career fields, but they all have a commonality: they have built on the strong foundation of knowledge they…
- POLKcast: President Garcia Falconetti & Trustee Bell Barnett kick off season 3
POLKcast, Polk State College’s official podcast, returns for its third season featuring distinguished alumni and standout athletes. The alumni featured this season come from diverse walks of life, have established successful careers in a variety of fields, and all have a commonality: they have…
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