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POLKcastPOLKcast: Why does it matter? Part 2 of understanding the relevance of courseworkIn 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 career and life goals. Missed Part 1? Listen here.
POLKcast’s fifth season was developed by the students and advisors of Polk State College’s award-winning Phi Theta Kappa Xi Pi Chapter. It tackles the pressing challenges faced by students with insights drawn directly from a survey conducted by the Xi Pi Chapter. Each episode expl...2025-04-0731 minPOLKcast | Polk State's Podcast Series | Polk State CollegePOLKcast: Why does it matter? Part 2 of understanding the relevance of courseworkIn 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 career and life goals. Missed Part 1? Listen here.
POLKcast’s fifth season was developed by the students and advisors of Polk State College’s award-winning Phi Theta Kappa Xi Pi Chapter. It tackles the pressing challenges faced by students with insights drawn directly from a survey conducted by the Xi Pi Chapter. Each episode expl...2025-04-0731 minPOLKcastPOLKcast: Why does it matter? Understanding the relevance of courseworkIn 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, and Professor of Nursing Viridiana Coyt connecting coursework to career and life goals.
This episode delves into why some students may struggle to see the value in their classes, offering insights from experts on how general education courses can align with long-term aspirations, even when the immediate connection to a future career isn’t clea...2025-03-2427 minPOLKcast | Polk State's Podcast Series | Polk State CollegePOLKcast: Why does it matter? Understanding the relevance of courseworkIn 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, and Professor of Nursing Viridiana Coyt connecting coursework to career and life goals.
This episode delves into why some students may struggle to see the value in their classes, offering insights from experts on how general education courses can align with long-term aspirations, even when the immediate connection to a future career isn’t clea...2025-03-2427 min
POLKcastPhi Theta Kappa launches Pathways to Success seriesPOLKcast 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 by the Xi Pi Chapter.
Each episode explores a variety of topics, from emotional and mental stress to the cost of attending college and preparing for classes. With a focus on raising awareness and providing actionable solutions, the Xi Pi Chapter invites a range of expert guests and community leaders to offer...2024-11-1805 minPOLKcast | Polk State's Podcast Series | Polk State CollegePhi Theta Kappa launches Pathways to Success seriesPOLKcast 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 by the Xi Pi Chapter.
Each episode explores a variety of topics, from emotional and mental stress to the cost of attending college and preparing for classes. With a focus on raising awareness and providing actionable solutions, the Xi Pi Chapter invites a range of expert guests and community leaders to offer...2024-11-1805 min
The LakelandGov PodcastCelebrating Heritage: Voices of Lakeland's Hispanic Leaders | Listen Lakeland - September 2024Join us in this special episode of Listen Lakeland as we honor Hispanic Heritage Month with inspiring stories from influential Hispanic leaders in Polk County. Host Beatrice Dela Pena engages in heartfelt conversations with local advocates, educators, and community champions: Teresa Martinez, editor-in-chief of ¡Viva Polk! magazine, Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti, president of Polk State College, and Polk County District 4 Commissioner Martha Santiago. Discover how these remarkable individuals are shaping our community, promoting cultural pride, and fostering opportunities for future generations. Tune in to celebrate the rich tapestry of Hispanic heritage that makes Lakeland a vibrant place to live, w...2024-09-0129 min
Todd's Podcast#11 - Angela FalconettiIn this podcast episode, Todd is joined by Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti, President of Polk State College. Throughout their conversation, Dr. Falconetti shares her impressive academic journey, the challenges of education funding, and the role that Polk State College plays in the community. Additionally, she emphasizes the important mission of community colleges in fostering workforce development.The conversation also touched on Dr. Falconetti's personal and work-life balance where she juggles her many roles as a mother, wife, college president, and community leader. Overall, this episode offers valuable insights into education, community involvement, and leadership.Learn...2024-01-1652 min
POLKcastPOLKcast: President Garcia Falconetti & Trustee Bell Barnett kick off season 3POLKcast, 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 built on the strong foundation of knowledge they gained at Polk State College to make differences in their lives, their families, their respective careers, and in the community.
In this kick-off episode, Polk State President Angela Garcia Falconetti and District Board of Trustees Immediate Past Chair Ashley Bell Barnett share ab...2023-01-0610 minPOLKcast | Polk State's Podcast Series | Polk State CollegePOLKcast: President Garcia Falconetti & Trustee Bell Barnett kick off season 3POLKcast, 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 built on the strong foundation of knowledge they gained at Polk State College to make differences in their lives, their families, their respective careers, and in the community.
In this kick-off episode, Polk State President Angela Garcia Falconetti and District Board of Trustees Immediate Past Chair Ashley Bell Barnett share ab...2023-01-0610 min
It's Happenin' In the HavenEpisode 34 - Best Of : 7-Year Overnight SuccessIn this best of highlight compilation episode, we share segments from interviews with Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti of Polk State College, Fred Koehler, children's' book author and illustrator, and Brad Dantzler, Mayor of the City of Winter Haven.
This podcast is recorded at Dolphin Image Studios and made possible through sponsorships from Fred Simons Insurance Agency – Farmers Insurance, Meeks Real Estate LLC and AdventHealth Heart of Florida.2020-09-2042 minIt's Happenin' In the HavenEpisode 4 - Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti: Soar EaglesOn Episode 4 - Soar Eagles, we hear from the dynamic President of Polk State College, Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti, about her career path to Polk State's presidency and what having Polk State and its dedicated faculty, staff and students in our community does to lift us all up. Then we walk ye plank with some pirate talk from Chloe Boehm, PR Manager from LEGOLAND Florida on what's to come in 2020, or as LEGOLAND is calling it, The Year of the Pirate. This podcast is sponsored by Dolphin Image Studios, the Fred Simons Insurance Agency – Farmers Insurance, Meeks Real Estate LL...2020-02-1049 min
POLKcast | Polk State's Podcast Series | Polk State CollegePOLKcast: President Falconetti kicks off season 2Season 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 of POLKcast, Polk State President Angela Garcia Falconetti shares the full scope of services available at the College and why it’s important for students to utilize these resources as Polk State heads into the 2019-2020 academic year!
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2019-08-1611 minPOLKcastPOLKcast: President Falconetti kicks off season 2Season 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 of POLKcast, Polk State President Angela Garcia Falconetti shares the full scope of services available at the College and why it’s important for students to utilize these resources as Polk State heads into the 2019-2020 academic year!
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2019-08-1611 min