Dr. Shela Van Ness of Sociology, Anthropology and Geography was recently
awarded $53,431 from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention to continue the Healthy Lifestyles
Program.  In this program, Dr. Van Ness works with students attending
Orchard Knob Middle School in an effort to improve academic achievement
and delinquency by offering free tutoring and providing speakers, videos
and written materials for all members of the community, including
students and parents.

The program has enjoyed considerable success.  In almost four years, the
program has worked with 620 students.  Among those students, 96% have
finished middle school, substance abuse has declined, and students' grade
point averages have increased.  The Healthy Lifestyle
program works in collaboration with the local Army National Guard, Gear Up,
and the Jump Start mentoring program to share resources and help as many
students as possible.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Van Ness for her efforts to make a
valuable impact in Chattanooga's inner-city community.



Diane Miller
Director
Office of Grants and Program Review/Dept 4905
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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Chattanooga, TN  37403
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