House Plans: Polk Community College

Tuesday 5 February 2013

Polk Community College

Eileen Holden became President of Polk State College in February 2006 and brought to Polk State and Polk County 23 years of higher education experience as an instructor and administrator. She was inaugurated as Polk State College’s fourth president on September 7, 2007.

Prior to her appointment at Polk State, Dr. Holden served as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Dean for Academic Affairs at Palm Beach State College. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Education and a doctorate in Higher Education Administration.

Dr. Holden currently serves on the Board of Directors for numerous chambers, economic development, non-profit, and business organizations in Polk County. On the statewide level, she served as the chair of the Council of Presidents for the Florida College System and is active in legislative advocacy efforts for higher education in Florida.