Polk State College has appointed Dr. Amy Bratten, associate provost of teaching and learning at Southeastern University, as the Provost of Academic Affairs and Workforce Education. Dr. Bratten began on July 3, 2023. Dr. Bratten joined Southeastern University in 2007 and has served the institution in several capacities: ESOL faculty, department chair, associate dean, dean of the College of Education; interim dean, College of Arts and Media; professor; and finally in the associate provost role. She describes herself as a higher education administrator with demonstrated experiences in leadership, global education/study abroad, strategic planning, teaching, professional development, accreditation/program approval, grant writing/oversight, program design/implementation/review, curriculum development, student success, academic advising, academic integrity, creative problem solving, ideation, programmatic assessment, and community engagement/partnerships. Dr. Bratten earned a Doctorate of Education at Nova Southeastern University, a Master of Arts from University of Central Florida, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida. Read more.