July 28, 2008
Polk Community College's core mission has always been to provide open access and affordable tuition to students wishing to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree or to students seeking one- and two-year certificate and degree programs for immediate entry into a high-paying career. This mission will always remain at the heart of what we do.
As we know from this recent legislative session, higher education in Florida is changing. As our universities struggle with budget cuts, insufficient tuition revenue to support critical initiatives and increased pressures associated with Bright Futures and the Florida Pre-Paid program, lawmakers are looking to community colleges to offer cost-effective alternatives.
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