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Other Highlights

OPEN HOUSE 2019

During NAFA’s Open House held between
18 and 20 January, its campuses were abuzz
with lively showcases, performances, talks, art
demonstrations and career consultations. It
was a great opportunity for visitors to catch a
glimpse into student life at NAFA. Prospective
students also spent time with NAFA lecturers
who elaborated on course details, and current
students who shared on-campus experience
and the development process of their artistic
creations.

NAFA PRESIDENT RECEIVES

AWARDS AT 2018 TRIPARTITE
ALLIANCE AWARD AND NTUC’S

MAY DAY AWARDS

NAFA President Chia Mia Chiang was awarded the
Special Mention Award (Individual) — Transformational
Leader in Action at the Tripartite Alliance Award
2018 Presentation Ceremony on 14 November.
This award recognises his transformational leadership
and commitment towards fair, responsible and
progressive employment practices.

On 5 May, Chia was awarded the Medal of Commendation
at NTUC’s May Day Awards. This recognises his
contributions towards good labour-management
relations, workers’ welfare and NTUC’s initiatives.

Since joining NAFA in April 2014, Chia has transformed
its organisational culture to become fairer and more Photo credit: Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices
transparent, and has driven the implementation of a
suite of progressive employment policies and practices. Under Chia’s stewardship, NAFA is also an adopter of the Tripartite
His leadership and commitment in creating a better Standards on Recruitment Practices, Employment of Term Contract
workplace have positively impacted student enrolment, Employees, Flexible Work Arrangements, Grievance Handling,
financial performance and employee engagement. Age-Friendly Workplace Practices and Unpaid Leave for
Unexpected Care Needs.

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