{"id":26693,"date":"2024-06-05T13:45:14","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T18:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/?p=26693"},"modified":"2025-11-14T11:20:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T17:20:01","slug":"how-wait-times-impact-the-health-and-well-being-of-college-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-wait-times-impact-the-health-and-well-being-of-college-students\/","title":{"rendered":"How Wait Times Impact the Health and Well-Being of College Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-wait-times-impact-the-health-and-well-being-of-college-students\/#the-mental-health-crisis-on-campuses\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">The mental health crisis on campuses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-wait-times-impact-the-health-and-well-being-of-college-students\/#the-consequences-of-long-wait-times\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">The consequences of long wait times<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-wait-times-impact-the-health-and-well-being-of-college-students\/#emotional-stress\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Emotional stress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-wait-times-impact-the-health-and-well-being-of-college-students\/#academic-decline\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Academic decline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-wait-times-impact-the-health-and-well-being-of-college-students\/#decreased-motivation\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Decreased motivation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-wait-times-impact-the-health-and-well-being-of-college-students\/#higher-dropout-rates\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Higher dropout rates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-wait-times-impact-the-health-and-well-being-of-college-students\/#limited-faculty-support\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Limited faculty support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-wait-times-impact-the-health-and-well-being-of-college-students\/#overall-well-being\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Overall well-being<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-wait-times-impact-the-health-and-well-being-of-college-students\/#the-broader-impact-of-improved-access-to-care\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">The broader impact of improved access to care<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/how-wait-times-impact-the-health-and-well-being-of-college-students\/#a-timely-solution\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">A timely solution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"26693\" class=\"elementor elementor-26693\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4a9cd83 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"4a9cd83\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb35125 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"bb35125\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bee120 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9bee120\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>College and university students face many challenges, including academic pressures and financial strains. However, one of the most pressing issues is the significant wait times for accessing mental healthcare. These delays profoundly affect students&#8217; health, academic performance, and overall well-being.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-mental-health-crisis-on-campuses\"><\/span>The mental health crisis on campuses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/healthymindsnetwork.org\/hms\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Healthy Minds survey<\/a>, over 60% of college students meet the criteria for at least one mental health problem \u2014 a 50% increase since 2013. Depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation are alarmingly common, with 44% of students reporting symptoms of depression, 37% experiencing anxiety, and 15% considering suicide.<\/p><p>Long wait times for mental health appointments worsened with the onset of COVID-19. Approximately<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9815605\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\"> 70% of mental health services experienced pandemic-related disruption in care provision<\/a>, while patient demand increased substantially. Wait times for mental health appointments varied across populations from 3 to 18 months.<\/p><p>\u201cOur counseling center models weren&#8217;t set up to have a variety of solutions,\u201d said Chris Wise, Assistant Vice President for Health and Wellness at Virginia Tech. \u201cWe were set up to treat those severe mental health challenges. We were finding ourselves with long wait times. We were finding ourselves with long periods of time between appointments. 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-2423.422)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#606060\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"4.5\"><\/path><path d=\"M5658.325,2475.325l.045,5.931v17.263\" transform=\"translate(-5623.473 -2419.198)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#606060\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"4.5\"><\/path><circle cx=\"17.492\" cy=\"17.492\" r=\"17.492\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#606060\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"4.5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/g><path d=\"M5620.952,2417.885c12.105,0,22.848,4.921,29.487,12.474h9.655c-7.442-12.054-22.191-20.286-39.143-20.286s-31.7,8.232-39.142,20.286h9.655C5598.105,2422.806,5608.847,2417.885,5620.952,2417.885Z\" transform=\"translate(7.326 4.737)\" fill=\"#f4bd51\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDon't Keep Students Waiting to Access Care\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more about how virtual care can help your students thrive.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/contact\/?utm_source=website&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=contact_blog\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBring TimelyCare to Your School\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c5899c3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"c5899c3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2d15cdc ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"2d15cdc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ae37cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ae37cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-consequences-of-long-wait-times\"><\/span>The consequences of long wait times<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Many college and university counseling centers are overwhelmed and need to hire enough staff to meet the growing demand. According to a recent study, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nea.org\/nea-today\/all-news-articles\/mental-health-crisis-college-campuses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">90% of counseling center directors reported an increase in students seeking services<\/a>. This surge has led to waitlists stretching for several weeks, leaving students in distress without timely support.<\/p><p>&#8220;With increased demand that has grown pretty exponentially over the last several years, we just couldn&#8217;t keep pace,\u201d said Brad Baca, President, Western Colorado University. \u201cStudents were having to wait for days to get in to see a counselor, and so it was imperative that we had to figure out other solutions.\u201d<\/p><p>Without accessible mental health support, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/analytics\/644939\/state-of-higher-education.aspx\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">64% of currently enrolled students considered stopping out of their program<\/a> according to the Lumina Foundation. The consequences of delayed wait times:<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"emotional-stress\"><\/span>Emotional stress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Long wait times exacerbate emotional stress, the primary reason students consider withdrawing from college.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"academic-decline\"><\/span>Academic decline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Students under stress struggle to keep up with coursework, leading to falling behind academically.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"decreased-motivation\"><\/span>Decreased motivation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Ongoing mental health issues without timely intervention can erode students&#8217; motivation to continue their studies.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"higher-dropout-rates\"><\/span>Higher dropout rates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">The combination of stress, academic pressure, and lack of support can lead to students dropping out of college.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"limited-faculty-support\"><\/span>Limited faculty support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">While faculty members can offer some support, they\u2019re not equipped to provide the professional mental health care that students need.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"overall-well-being\"><\/span>Overall well-being<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Prolonged wait times negatively impact students&#8217; overall well-being, affecting their ability to function effectively in daily life.<\/p><p>Professional mental health care available when and where students need it is essential.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-086b865 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"086b865\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8cbd1f5 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"8cbd1f5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e55933 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e55933\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&#8220;If a student needs help at 2:00 a.m., we need to make sure that they get that help at 2:00 a.m. and they&#8217;re not waiting until 8:00 a.m. when we open. \u201d<\/span><\/h3><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/knox-logo-white.svg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26695  alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/knox-logo-white.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"59\" \/><\/a>MarQuita Barker<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">VP of Student Development<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Knox College<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-56dd390 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"56dd390\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7c660b7 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"7c660b7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4afd27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4afd27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-broader-impact-of-improved-access-to-care\"><\/span>The broader impact of improved access to care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Improving access to healthcare through virtual care services like TimelyCare, which has an average wait time for <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/mental-health\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">scheduled counseling<\/a> visits of just one or two days, has far-reaching implications. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aucccd.org\/assets\/documents\/Survey\/2022-2023%20Annual%20Survey%20Report%20Public.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">most recent report<\/a> from the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD), the wait time for a first therapy appointment is between one and two weeks at most counseling centers, regardless of institution size. When students can quickly and easily access the care they need, they\u2019re better equipped to manage their health and maintain their academic performance. This benefits individual students and enhances the overall campus environment. A healthier student body contributes to a more vibrant, productive, and supportive academic community.<\/p><p>Studies have found that teletherapy is as effective as in-person therapy, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2020\/07\/09\/well\/mind\/teletherapy-mental-health-coronavirus.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">one researcher told The New York Times<\/a>. Even before the pandemic, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milbank.org\/publications\/telebehavioral-health-an-effective-alternative-to-in-person-care\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">researchers from the Milbank Memorial Fund<\/a>, a nonprofit health foundation, concluded that telehealth can cost less than in-person visits and reach more people.<\/p><p>\u201cWhat we\u2019ve seen is that telehealth is essentially just as effective as face-to-face psychotherapy \u2013 and retention rates are higher,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apaservices.org\/practice\/legal\/technology\/psychologists-embrace-telehealth\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">said David Mohr<\/a>, Director of the Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies at Northwestern University.<\/p><p>Addressing healthcare access issues can also help alleviate the burden on overworked campus counseling centers and primary care facilities. Providing an alternative avenue for care, such as TimelyCare, can reduce the strain on these resources, allowing them to serve better those who need in-person support.<\/p><p>\u201cWe kept looking at what the cost would be not to invest in virtual care,\u201d said Ellie Sturgis, Former Director of Cook Counseling Center, Virginia Tech. \u201cThe cost is longer wait -times for appointments, some students not getting served, which affects their mental health. It affects their academic progress. It affects their ability to progress toward a degree.\u201d<\/p><h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a-timely-solution\"><\/span>A timely solution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>TimelyCare provides students, faculty, and staff quick access to high-quality care without the need for insurance or copays. By leveraging technology, TimelyCare swiftly connects users with healthcare professionals, ensuring they receive the necessary support when needed.<\/p><p>Susan Nilles, NSM, RN, FNP, Faculty Coordinator of Student Health Services at El Camino College said, \u201cMore El Camino College students are being seen than what we could physically provide at this time without TimelyCare. And based on TimelyCare-provided satisfaction surveys, students are happy with the services.&#8221;<\/p><p>TimelyCare offers services, including mental health counseling, primary care consultations, and health coaching. This comprehensive approach ensures that all aspects of a student&#8217;s health are promptly addressed, reducing the likelihood of conditions worsening due to delays. By eliminating the financial barriers often associated with healthcare access, TimelyCare makes it easier for students to seek help without worrying about costs.<\/p><p>The health of your college campus directly impacts student success. When students\u2019 mental health needs are met when and where they need it, they\u2019re empowered to take control of their academic success. Explore how you can customize a health and well-being solution to reduce wait times for your students. <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/contact\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">Contact TimelyCare today.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-abd6c05 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"abd6c05\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7dde707 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"7dde707\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62339d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62339d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\u201cWe educate low-income students and students who may not have insurance. By the university paying for not just mental health, but also medical, they don\u2019t have to wait until they come back to school to access the service we have on the campus, because they can get it at their fingertips.\u201d<\/span><\/h3><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25233  alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/claflin-university-logo-150x150-1.png\" alt=\"Claflin University\" width=\"89\" height=\"89\" \/>Leroy Durant<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">VP of Student Development<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Claflin University<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aed59b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7aed59b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The health of your college campus directly impacts student success. 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