Thomas Dowling . T he number of credit students attending Polk Community College went up three percent this fall compared to last fall's registration. AA degree credits are easily transferred to all universities in the state system. With an AS degree an individual is able to go directly into employment- such as nursing. Students may be counted in more than one category.
Some students take classes on both campuses.
Under PCC President Larry Durrence, there has been a renewed emphasis on enrollment with such programs as outreach to minorities, classes offered on the Internet, more marketing, better relations with public schools, customer service training and an increase in PCC Foundation scholarships. Those who do not get post-secondary education will have fewer career options.