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The increase of vaccination distributions around the Central Valley is allowing Fresno to open up slowly. K-12 schools and higher education institutions are gradually bringing students back to campus.

But what is the future of higher education in Fresno, and has COVID-19 changed college for good? Will online classes be here to stay?

The Fresno Bee’s Education Lab held a live virtual Q&A with higher education officials and students on the future of Fresno’s colleges.

The panel:

• Alison Garibay, the Fresno State ASI Senator for the College of Health and Human Services. She is also a B.A. Social Work Student.

• Keith Ford, the President of State Center Federation of Teachers, serving the faculty of State Center Community College District. He teaches English at Fresno City College.

• Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, interim President at Fresno State

Fresno Bee Education Lab reporters Isabel Dieppa and Ashleigh Panoo moderated the virtual live Q&A.

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Alison Garibay is the Fresno State ASI Senator for the College of Health and Human Services. She is also a B.A. Social Work Student.

Keith Ford is the President of State Center Federation of Teachers, serving the faculty of State Center Community College District. He teaches English at Fresno City College.

Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval is interim President of Fresno State.

Dr. John Zweifler is a family physician with decades of experience in primary care, medical education and health care administration. He works on population health issues with the Fresno County Department of Public Health.

Isabel Sophia Dieppa is the engagement reporter for The Fresno Bee’s Education Lab.

Ashleigh Panoo is the higher education reporter for The Bee’s Education Lab.

This story was originally published March 22, 2021 at 2:03 PM.