2014 AUSTRALIAN–AMERICAN FULBRIGHT COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT Mission Statement The mission of the Australian-American Fulbright Commission is to promote educational and cultural exchange between Australia and the United States in order to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen relations between the two countries. This is primarily achieved through a program of Fulbright Scholarships to support research and study by Australians in the United States and by Americans in Australia.

PAGE 2 Senator J. William Fulbright 02 The Australian-American Fulbright Commission 03

Honorary Co-Chair Messages 04 Prime Minister of Australia The Honourable Tony Abbott 04 U.S. Ambassador to Australia His Excellency John Berry 05 Fulbright People 06 Board of Directors 06

Contents Commission Staff 06 Selection Committee Members 2014 07 Reports 08 Chair of the Board of Directors 08 Executive Director 09 2014 Executive Director Highlights 10 Scholarships Program 12 2013/14 Fulbright U.S. Distinguished Chairs and the impact of Fulbright 13 Partnerships 14 Alumni Engagement 15 Alumni Highlights 16 2014 Australian scholars and students 17 2015 Fulbright us scholars and students 20 Recipients of 2014 Fulbright Alumni Initiative Grant (FAIG) 22 Fulbright Specialist Program (FSP) Recipients 23 East Asia Pacific Regional Travel Program (EAPRTP) 2014 Recipients 24 Fulbright Ambassadors Program 26 Looking Back 27 Financial Statements 28 Presentation Dinner Sponsors 39 Individual donors 40 Sponsors of Fulbright Scholarships 41 Senator J. William Fulbright

James William Fulbright, the founder of In 1963 Walter Lippman wrote of Fulbright: the Program, was born on 9 April 1905 in “The role he plays in Washington is an Sumner, Missouri. He was educated at indispensable role. There is no one else who the University of Arkansas where he was is so powerful and also so wise, and if there awarded a BA degree in Political Science in were any question of removing him from 1925. He then attended Oxford University as public life, it would be a national calamity.” a Rhodes Scholar where he received an MA Fulbright received numerous awards degree. from governments, universities and When Fulbright returned to the United educational organisations around the world States, he studied law at George Washington for his efforts on behalf of education and University in Washington, D.C. During the international understanding. In 1993 he was 1930s he served in the Justice Department presented with the Presidential Medal of and was an instructor at the George Freedom by President Clinton. Washington University Law School. In 1936 Senator J. William Fulbright died on he returned to Arkansas where he was a 9 February 1995 at the age of 89 at his lecturer in law, and from 1939 to 1941 he home in Washington, D.C. was President of the University of Arkansas, the youngest university president in the Since the establishment of the Fulbright country at the time. Program in 1946, more than 325,400 people—122,800 from the United States In November 1944 he was elected to the and 202,600 from other countries—have U.S. Senate and served through to 1974, participated in the program and have been becoming one of the most influential recognised as Fulbright Scholars. It is now and best-known members of the Senate. the largest and one of the most prestigious His legislation to establish the Fulbright educational scholarship programs in the Program, funded by war reparations and world, operating between the United States foreign loan repayments to the United States, and more than 155 countries. was passed through the Senate without debate in 1946. In 1949 Fulbright became a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. From 1959-1974 he served as its Chairman, the longest serving Chairman of the Committee in history. After leaving the Senate in 1974, he became counsel to a Washington law firm but remained active in support of the international exchange program that bears his name.

“The Fulbright Program aims to bring a little more knowledge, a little more reason, and a little more compassion into world affairs and thereby increase the chance that nations will learn to live in peace.” J. William Fulbright Photo: J. William Fulbright, Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries, Fayetteville

PAGE 2 Commission In 2014, the Commission will continue to focus on partnerships and invites organisations and individuals from all sectors of the community to Partner with Fulbright – Share in our Success and Invest in the Future.

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission supports and encourages academic excellence, innovation and creativity through its Scholarship Program. The Commission, funded by the Australian and U.S. governments and a growing number of vital Scholarship Sponsors, is acknowledged nationally and internationally as a leader in academic and professional fields and has a distinguished sixty-five year history of strong governance and reaching its strategic goals. Dr Tangerine Holt, Executive Director of the Australian-American Fulbright Commission, greets U.S. Ambassador to the Australia his Excellency John Berry to the Australian War Memorial, Canberra to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Australia. There have been over 4700 Australian and The treaty which established the Fulbright program in Australia was signed on 26 November American Fulbright Scholars supported to date 1949 and the Program was originally funded with an initial sum of U.S $5.8m, ‘representing by this internationally recognised Program. The U.S. Government credits acquired in Australia from the sale of surplus war materials’. It was symbolic then that the 65th Anniversary was celebrated at the spectacular Australian War contribution these individuals have made to Memorial in Canberra on 4 September 2014. Photo by Bradley Cummings Photography education, cultural understanding, and the rich tapestry of life is immeasurable in many ways but nonetheless tangible in so many others. Many of the Scholars are already accomplished in their individual disciplines and fields, but The Commission could not deliver the Australian the Fulbright Program is a new experience. In Fulbright Program to consistently high standards, alignment with the Fulbright mission, the Program without the support and commitment of over reaches far beyond academic and professional 100 dedicated selection committee members, collaborations. It offers a holistic experience of our Partners, Sponsors, and Alumni. The academic excellence, cultural exchange, social Commission currently has forty-five state-based engagement, long-term collaborative partnerships Scholarship Sponsors consisting primarily of state and for many the unique opportunity to focus solely governments and universities, and twelve other on their own research and study for a period of Scholarship Sponsors including the Australian time. Most importantly the Fulbright name opens Government, Australian universities, the private many doors for our new Scholars providing them sector and Kansas State University. with significant networking opportunities. The added value brought by our invaluable The multiplier effect of this investment in education, Scholarship Sponsors and Partners makes the research, and cultural exchange is returned in Australian-American Fulbright Commission significant and immeasurable ways that quite unique amongst the Commissions worldwide by simply would not be possible without the support of having a broader funding base. These partnerships Sponsors and Partners from across all sectors. have enabled the program in Australia to be inclusive of all disciplines, to promote and practice In 2014, the Commission will continue to focus diversity, and to support unique individuals on partnerships and invites organisations and at every career stage from Postgraduate to individuals from all sectors of the community to Distinguished Chair. In 2014, we offer four of only Partner with Fulbright – Share in our Success and forty Fulbright Distinguished Chairs worldwide. Invest in the Future.

PAGE 3 Honorary Co-Chair Prime Minister of Australia

As Honorary Co-Chair of the Indigenous Scholarship, which will Australian-American Fulbright help our best and brightest Indigenous Commission, I am pleased to provide students to study in the United States. this message for the 2014 Annual Few countries understand each other Report. so deeply and so well as Australia and Since 1949, the Fulbright Programme the United States and the Fulbright has strengthened the relationship Programme is an important part of that. between Australia and the United Australia and the United States are States. partners in education, as well as trade, 2014 was an opportunity to celebrate investment and global security. The story the 65th anniversary of the Fulbright of our friendship is one of shared values treaty, which is one of the oldest and shared history. treaties between Australia and the I congratulate the Australian-American United States. Fulbright Commission for another year Over 4,700 Australian and American of strengthening the educational ties students have been beneficiaries of between our two countries. a Fulbright scholarship. They have enriched the exchange of ideas and experiences between our two countries and made significant contributions to our world. The Australian Government wants more students to have an opportunity The Hon Tony Abbott MP to become Fulbright scholars. That is Prime Minister of Australia why in 2014 we announced $1 million to establish an ongoing Fulbright

PAGE 4 Honorary Co-Chair U.S. Ambassador to Australia

In 2014, we marked the 65th anniversary These successes, among many of the Fulbright program in Australia. others, demonstrate the power of This was a remarkable milestone in Senator Fulbright’s vision: a program our shared history—and an occasion to that enables the brightest minds celebrate the transformation of “surplus from all walks of life and disciplines war materials” into an enduring legacy to develop creative solutions to the of achievement. world’s problems, build bridges of understanding, and promote peace and In 2015, we are celebrating the 75th prosperity. This extraordinary year of anniversary of diplomatic relations accomplishment would not have been between our two great nations. The possible without the hard work and Fulbright program, which predates even commitment of the Commission’s staff, the ANZUS treaty, has played a key role Board Members, selection committees, in bringing our peoples closer together and our generous sponsors. and advancing the frontiers of human knowledge. Benjamin Franklin wrote: “If a man empties his purse into his head, no Among its many accomplishments one can take it away from him. An over the past year, the Commission investment in knowledge always worked with the Australian Government pays the best interest.” Nowhere is to establish a $1 million endowment this wisdom more evident than in the to fund the Fulbright Indigenous Fulbright program. It is a privilege to Scholarship in perpetuity. Fulbright serve as the Commission’s Honorary staff and Distinguished American Chairs Co-Chair, and I look forward to seeing gave presentations at 35 different the ever-growing family of Fulbright campuses around the country. Kansas scholars and alumni reach new heights State became the first U.S university this year. to become a scholarship partner with Fulbright in Australia.

John Berry U.S. Ambassador to Australia

PAGE 5 Fulbright People Board of Directors Commission Staff AS OF 30 SEPTEMBER 2014 AS OF 30 SEPTEMBER 2014

AMERICAN MEMBERS Ms Mary Burce Warlick Dr Tangerine Holt (until 5 June 2014) Executive Director Professor Don DeBats U.S. Consulate General (Chair) Melbourne Dr Ruth Lee Martin (Position held at the time) Head, Department of American Studies Senior Manager Scholarships Director (US), Centre for United States and Asia Policy Studies (CUSAPS) Ms Tamara McKee Flinders University Finance Manager AUSTRALIAN MEMBERS Ms Laura Anderson Dr Pablo Jiménez Chairman Ms Anne Baly Partnerships Coordinator SVI Global Group Manager, International Group Ms Cynthia A. Griffin Department of Education Dr Mary Kelly (appointed 26 July 2014) Public Relations Manager Professor Hilary Charlesworth U.S. Consul General (until 4 March 2014) U.S. Consulate, Perth Ms Nidhi Chandibhamar ARC Laureate Fellow Information Technology and Mr Paul Houge Director, Centre for International Administration Officer U.S. Counsellor of Public Affairs Governance and Justice Australian national University U.S. Embassy, Canberra Ms Fiona Goggins Dr Varuni Kulasekera Professor Margaret Gardner AO Scholarships Officer (appointed 27 May 2014) (until 31 December 2014) Mr Matt Kempe Entomological and Nutritional President and Vice-Chancellor Consultant Monash University Scholarships Officer and Tasmania Executive Assistant

Australian and American Fulbright Scholars with Executive Director Dr Tangerine Holt and Senior Manager for Scholarships Dr Ruth Lee Martin, at the 2014 Presentation Dinner held at Brisbane City Hall

PAGE 6 Selection Committee Members 2014

U.S. SELECTION PROFESSIONAL WESTERN AUSTRALIA TASMANIA COMMITTEES Ms Erin Flaherty (Chair) Professor Chris Doepel (Chair) Professor Paddy Nixon (Chair) DISTINGUISHED CHAIR Infrastructure NSW University of Notre Dame University of Tasmania Professor Don DeBats (Chair) Mr Sean Barrett Ms Allison Hymus (Secretary) Ms Tanya Adrych (Secretary) Flinders University Origin Foundation Murdoch University University of Tasmania Professor Andrew Parkin Ms Olivia Coldrey Professor Diane Stone Professor Catherine Palmer Flinders University Australian Solar Institute University of Western Australia University of Tasmania Dr Warren Harch Professor Stephen Buckman Professor Kate Wright Professor Alison Venn Defence, Science and Technology Australian National University Curtin University Menzies Institute of Research Organisation (DSTO) Professor John Leslie Professor Neal Enright Ms Jacqui Allen Dr Julie-Anne Peterson Kansas State University Murdoch University Department of Economic U.S. Embassy Canberra Mr Kevin Coats Dr Jonathan Paget Development, Tourism and the Arts U.S. Embassy Edith Cowan University (TAS) Mr Allyn Brooks-LaSure SENIOR SCHOLAR AND Ms Cynthia Griffin U.S. Consulate Melbourne PROFESSIONAL SENIOR SCHOLAR U.S. Consulate Perth Dr Miriam Baltuck (Chair) Professor Dharmendra Sharma Consultant (Chair) QUEENSLAND NORTHERN TERRITORY Associate Professor Brendon University of Canberra Professor Peter Coaldrake (Chair) Professor Sharon Bell (Chair) O’Connor Dr Susan Howitt Queensland University of Technology Charles Darwin University University of Sydney Australian National University Ms Susan Gasson (Secretary) Ms Maryanne McKaige (Secretary) Dr Andrew Lu OAM Dr Joanne Daly Queensland University of Technology Charles Darwin University Jarman McKenna CSIRO Environment Group Professor Ross Woodrow Professor Alan Andersen Mr William Boyle Professor John Leslie Queensland College of the Arts Commonwealth Scientific and U.S. Embassy Canberra Kansas State University Industrial Research Organisation Mr David Fagan (CSIRO) Professor Sakkie Pretorius Queensland University of Technology Dr Kevin Gillan POSTGRADUATES Macquarie University Professor Adrian Herington Department of Education Dr Cameron Gordon (Chair) Mr Jason Frohnmayer Queensland University of Technology U.S. Embassy Professor Alan Cass University of Canberra Mr David McGuire Menzies School of Health Research U.S. Consulate Sydney Dr Anita Hill Ms Susan Macpherson Commonwealth Scientific and NEW SOUTH WALES Department of Education and Industrial Research Organisation Professor Shane Houston (Chair) VICTORIA Children’s Services (CSIRO) University of Sydney Dr Richard Adams Professor Brenda Cherednichenko Ms Jordi Austin (Secretary) (Chair) Royal Australian Navy ADDITIONAL SELECTION University of Sydney Deakin University COMMITTEES Mr Paul Houge Professor Lesley Hitchens Ms Debra Lee (Secretary) U.S. Embassy Canberra FULBRIGHT SPECIALIST PROGRAM University of Technology Sydney The University of Melbourne Ms Amy Lyden (Chair) Professor Marie Sierra Professor Diane Kirkby Australian Scholarships Foundation AUSTRALIAN SELECTION University of New South Wales La Trobe University COMMITTEES Mr Geoff Binns Ms April Palmerlee Ms Lou Oppenheim Department of Foreign Affairs and NATIONAL Pink Skirt Productions Manager Circus Oz Trade Professor Stephen Buckman Ms Jan Bardette Dr Paul Beckett Mr Trevlyn Gilmour (Chair) U.S .Consulate Sydney RMIT University Embassy of the United States of Australian National University Professor Abid Khan America in Australia Professor Peter Coaldrake AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY Monash University Ms Renee Kyle University of Technology Mr Bill Furnish Universities Australia Queensland Dr David Gruen (Chair) U.S. Consulate Melbourne Dr Ruth Sandeman Professor Alun Jackson Australian Treasury Defence, Science and Dr Ruth Lee Martin (Secretary) Heart Research Centre Technology Organisation Professor Jen Webb Australian-American Fulbright SOUTH AUSTRALIA University of Canberra Commission Associate Professor Kimi Coaldrake Professor Aidan Byrne (Chair) FULBRIGHT ALUMNI Professor Marnie Hughes- INITIATIVE GRANT Warrington Australian Research Council Elder Conservatorium Australian National University Professor John Arnold Mr David Cannon (Secretary) Professor Don DeBats (Chair) Flinders University Mr Jason Frohnmayer Australian Defence Force Academy University of Adelaide U.S. Embassy Professor Toni Makkai Mr Drew Radford Ms Leah Curtis Australian National University ABC Adelaide Fulbright Alumnus Professor Gabriele Bammer Associate Professor Pat Buckley Dr Peter Jarvis Australian National University University of South Australia University of Tasmania Ms Alicia Edwards Mr David Hobbs Dr Malcolm Beazley AM U.S. Embassy Canberra Flinders University Australian National Museum of Education Professor Jennifer McKay University of South Australia Professor Pascale Quester University of Adelaide

PAGE 7 Chair of the Board of Directors Professor Don DeBats

James William Fulbright was born in Today the Fulbright program remains a small, remote, and isolated town: dependent on the work of individuals Sumner, Missouri, population 400. in governments, institutions of higher From this perspective, he understood learning, and in companies who make that his own educational opportunities realistic decisions to achieve idealistic “probably made a more vivid impact on outcomes. The Australian-American me than it did on some of my colleagues Fulbright Commissions, one of 55 like from metropolitan areas.” Sixty-five bodies across the world, depends upon years later, Fulbright scholarships the annual decisions of the governments and fellowships are elite awards, of Australia and the United States to sometimes mistakenly perceived as the support its goals and its ambitions. exclusive entitlement of those from elite Private corporations, public universities backgrounds. But Senator Fulbright’s and state governments across Australia vision was far more democratic and make their specific commitments to all-encompassing. Today the Australian- advancing the Fulbright vision. American Fulbright Commission works An individual created this program that hard to increase the range of individuals we all admire, and individuals across who apply for and receive Fulbright the sectors keep that program alive Awards. Our search is for the best because they share its ideals. And as and brightest: those, from whatever Chairman of the Board, I admire and background, who can do the most to salute the many individuals across these achieve Senator Fulbright’s vision. sectors, fellow members of the Board That vision is one of compassion and of the Commission, and particularly mutual cooperation for the benefit of our the hard-working and dedicated staff of collective future. In the aftermath of the the Commission, who have contributed Second World War, when he conceived so much to the history and successes this vision for worldwide educational of the Australian-American Fulbright exchanges, Senator Fulbright saw a Commission in the past and will ensure world that had suffered mass destruction its continued success in 2015. and massive loss of human life. His fundamental belief was that step by step, individual by individual, the people of the world could create a different future, one based on mutual understanding.

“To turn nations into people,” was his Professor Don DeBats great dream. Chair, Australian-American Fulbright Senator Fulbright was a realist, as Commission Board elements of his own political career so vividly demonstrate, yet remained an idealist at heart. And so, much of the initial funding for the Fulbright Program would come from foreign debts that, as a realistic Senator Fulbright recognized, were not collectable.

PAGE 8 Executive Director Dr Tangerine Holt

In 2014 the Australian-American Fulbright In July the Australian Government Commission celebrated sixty-five years of approved a grant of $1 million to bi-national partnership between Australia the Australian-American Fulbright and the United States. These years mark Commission for the establishment of an the long and fruitful partnership between endowment to provide ongoing funding our nations as the Fulbright Program for a Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship strives to grow a better, brighter future each year in perpetuity. As is fitting with for all. From its inception the Fulbright the Fulbright mission, the Fulbright Program has had the fundamental Indigenous Scholarship recognises principles of international partnership and Indigenous commitment to achieving mutual understanding at its very core. excellence, while seeking an international perspective and collaboration through The work of the Commission has research and study. expanded and grown over the years, and as it has grown it has become more The Commission has also initiated the inclusive and more socially aware. The development of a Fulbright Ambassadors suite of scholarships now offered by the Program across Australia and the Commission is not only larger in number, U.S. Ambassadors will be sourced but specifically supports more diverse through information sessions during areas of social and cultural importance the upcoming Fulbright Roadshow, than ever before. selected annually through nomination and recommendations. The Fulbright This year saw the introduction of a new Commission Board of Directors will have Fulbright Scholarship at a Postdoctoral final review and approval and will work level in Cultural Competence, sponsored closely with the Commission and myself. by the National Centre for Cultural Competence (NCCC), University of The Australian and American Governments Sydney. This award, aimed at Australian continue to provide us with a funding Postdoctoral researchers working in the platform to build the Fulbright Program area of cultural studies, is unique in that along with sponsorship from key partners. it includes, upon return to Australia, a I thank the Australian and American residence period of two months at the governments together with these partners NCCC. for their continued commitment. We are also grateful for the dedicated support In 2014 the Anne-Wexler Scholarship from our state secretaries, and selection funded by the Australian Government and committee members. administered by the Australian-American Fulbright Commission was officially The prestige, impact and global recognition brought under the Fulbright name and that is the Fulbright Program has survived banner. It is now known as the Fulbright- in no small part due to the calibre of Anne Wexler Master’s Scholarship in individuals who have been recipients of Public Policy providing the award with Fulbright awards and have remained part the prestige of the Fulbright name, and of the global Fulbright community. This at the same time honouring the memory year I have had the privilege of supporting of Anne Levy Wexler who was not only an our Scholars on their Fulbright journey as influential America public policy advisor, they translate new knowledge into tangible but also the first woman to head a leading outcomes for the betterment of society. It lobbying firm in Washington. is always a humbling experience.

Dr Tangerine Holt Executive Director

PAGE 9 The Australian-American Fulbright Commission was honoured to celebrate the 65th Anniversary in Canberra, Australia. This anniversary marked a significant point in the history of the Fulbright Program in Australia. The treaty which established the Fulbright program in Australia was signed on 26 November 1949 and the Program was originally funded with an initial sum of U.S $5.8m, ‘representing U.S. Government credits acquired in Australia from the sale of surplus war materials’. It was symbolic then that the 65th Anniversary was celebrated at the spectacular Australian War Memorial in Canberra on 4 September 2014. Photo by Bradley Cummings Photography.

2014 Executive Director Highlights Highlights The annual Australian- Platinum Sponsors In March 2014 The Fulbright American Fulbright »» Kansas State University Commission with Approval from the Australian Government Commission’s »» Queensland University of Technology Department of Education and Presentation Dinner »» The University of Queensland Training, Department of State held on 6 March 2014 at and the Fulbright Foreign Silver Sponsor Scholarships Board brought Brisbane City Hall was » Australian Government, » the Wexler Scholarship under Department of Defence attended by more than Fulbright Program umbrella. Science and Technology 250 guests gathered from The Fulbright brand which is Organisation across Australia and the highly recognized for its legacy United States. Bronze Sponsors of bi-national dialogue, prestige »» Griffith University and reputation across the »» Perpetual world in creating life changing The 2014 Australian Scholars experiences for its Scholars and the 2013 U.S. Scholars In March 2014 the Commission will honour and celebrate the showcased their work in a held the Inaugural joint legacy of Mrs Anne Wexler while vibrant and engaging session Orientation Program for maximising the benefits of the where esteemed guests took the Australian and U.S. Scholars. Fulbright cache. The scholarship opportunity to see first hand the Prior to this, the U.S. Scholars under the Fulbright program was breadth of academic disciplines attended a separate Enrichment rebranded as the Fulbright-Anne and study areas represented. Dinner but the pilot joint event Wexler Scholarship in Public provided significantly enhanced Additionally the following Policy. enrichment experiences for all institutions were corporate involved. The 2015 Orientation sponsors to the Fulbright Program, Scholar Showcase and Commissions annul Presentation Presentation Dinner in Perth Dinner held in Brisbane on will again bring both Australian March 6th 2014. and U.S. Scholars together at a single event.

PAGE 10 State receptions and Alumni Kansas State University sponsors 2014 is the first year of the Oz to events were also held across a Distinguished Chair in Oz Program and already almost Australia. In addition there Agriculture and Life Sciences and half of the eligible Scholars was a nationwide series of a Senior Scholarship, becoming have made the trip to Manhattan presentations given by the the first U.S. University to Partner Kansas and no two visits have Commission staff to promote the with the Commission. Professor been the same – which highlights Scholarships opportunities. In John Pluske, Distinguished the diversity and opportunistic 2014 three staff members visited Chair and Dr Zdenko Rengal, nature of this exceptional a total of 35 different campuses Senior Scholar both commenced Program which is funded by over a 2 month period. their Fulbright at Kansas State Kansas State University. University in August 2014. In June 2014, the Minister for »» Celebration of the 65th Indigenous Affairs, the Hon. The Kansas State University Anniversary in early Nigel Scullion, Department of Partnership also supports the September 2014 in Canberra the Prime Minister and Cabinet, very unique and multifaceted at the Australian War approved a grant of $1 million Oz to Oz Program. This provides Memorial (and also at the to the Australian-American all Australian Senior Scholars Embassy of Australia in Fulbright Commission for the and Professional Scholars Washington DC in October) Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship. the opportunity to avail of an marked a significant point in additional enrichment opportunity the history of the Fulbright On 30 July 2014 the National while in the U.S. and visit Kansas Program in Australia. The Centre for Cultural Competence State University to speak, engage treaty which established the (NCCC) was launched at the with peers, work with students Fulbright program in Australia University of Sydney. As part of and further extend their research was signed on 26 November the launch, a new partnership or study reach. 1949 and the Program was between the Commission and originally funded with an the NCCC was also announced initial sum of U.S $5.8m, for two prestigious scholarships. ‘representing U.S. The partnership between the Government credits acquired Highlights Australian-American Fulbright in Australia from the sale of Commission and the NCCC will surplus war materials’. develop and extend research collaboration in contemporary areas of cultural competence, with the aims of attracting leading American academics and Australian junior researchers in the field, and of furthering mutual understanding between the peoples of Australia and the United States of America through educational and cultural exchange. This is an exciting new partnership and expands the scope of the Fulbright Program in a significant and meaningful direction.

Mr Peter Griffiths (KPMG), Ms Laura Anderson (Chairman SVI Global and Fulbright Board Member), meet 2013 US Scholar Mr Steve Burroughs with Dr Tangerine Holt, Executive Director of the Australian-American Fulbright Commission. The Australian-American Fulbright Commission was honoured to celebrate the 65th Anniversary both in Canberra, Australia. This anniversary marked a significant point in the history of the Fulbright Program in Australia. The treaty which established the Fulbright program in Australia was signed on 26 November 1949 and the Program was originally funded with an initial sum of U.S $5.8m, ‘representing U.S. Government credits acquired in Australia from the sale of surplus war materials’. It was symbolic then that the 65th Anniversary was celebrated at the spectacular Australian War Memorial in Canberra on 4 September 2014. Photo by Bradley Cummings Photography

PAGE 11 Scholarships Program

The Scholarships program Scholarship Program The posters provide a platform specifically focussed on Highlights for dialogue between Scholars, Sponsors, and members of growth and outreach along The 2014 Orientation Program the Fulbright community, and with the management took place in Brisbane from illustrate the significance of the of all aspects of the 5 – 7 March. It began with research being supported by the scholarships program. detailed information sessions and Fulbright Commission. Guitarist included an overview of the life of Joshua Dunn, one of the Fulbright Senator Fulbright. scholarship holders, gave an The Scholarships team lead by Dr outstanding musical performance

Ruth Lee Martin and supported which was much appreciated. by Ms Fiona Goggins and Mr Matt A highlight for the Scholars was Kempe work with our Fulbright an informal dinner held on the The Showcase ran seamlessly scholars and students supporting Brisbane River aboard the paddle into the Presentation Dinner. The them as they prepare and steamer, The Kookaburra Queen. Scholars were presented with then travel to embark on their This gave the new Scholars a their Fulbright certificates and Fulbright journey. 2014 has been chance to mingle informally and pins by U.S. Chargé d’affaires a busy year with the 2015 round to enjoy the company of Fulbright Mr Thomas Doherty and Mr of Scholarships now completed Board Members and Commission John-Paul Langbroek, Minister for Australian applicants and the staff. The Orientation Program for Education, Training and process nearing completion for also gave Fulbright Scholars Employment in the Queensland U.S. applicants. Applications from an opportunity to meet some Government. The night concluded both Australians and Americans Fulbright Alumni, many of them with some fine jazz performed were of an exceptionally high from Queensland, and all keen by local Queensland band Swing standard this year, and this was to share their inspiring Fulbright Central. reflected in the large number stories and get to know the new of applicants put forward to the scholars. A Scholar Showcase interview process. was also held at City Hall, Brisbane. The Scholar Showcase is a poster session where scholars display the research they are undertaking.

Figure 1: Academic Disciplines for Fulbright Figure 2: Academic Disciplines for Fulbright Australian Scholarships 2014 American Scholarships 2014

F 3% A Arts, Humanities and A Arts, Humanities and E Social Sciences 7% Social Sciences D B Medical and Health 7% B Science, Technology, C 6% D 13% Engineering and C Science, Technology, Maths Engineering and Maths A 30% C Education B 50% D Education D Medical and Health C 23% A 31% E Creative Arts F Business B 30%

PAGE 12 On the final day in Brisbane the Fulbright State Secretaries gathered for their Annual General Meeting. State Secretaries make a significant contribution to the application and selection process. The Commission appreciates their diligence and ongoing commitment to the Fulbright Program.

In April and May outreach was Left To Right: 2013 Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Advanced Science and Technology Professor Murray Loew, a priority and the Fulbright Senior Manager for Scholarships Dr Ruth Lee Martin, Executive Director Dr Tangerine Holt, 2013 Fulbright Distinguished Chair in American Political Science Professor Victoria Farrar-Myers, Fulbright Chair of the Board Roadshow 2014 included of Directors Professor Don Debats and Wife Mrs Margaret-Ann DeBats Fulbright scholarship information presentations to approximately 34 Australian universities, Fulbright Distinguished Chair 2013/14 Fulbright U.S. Distinguished Chairs Lectures Series by two U.S. Distinguished Chairs and and the impact of Fulbright Fulbright State Receptions. The impact of a Fulbright Scholarship is often life changing and the Fulbright State Receptions were experiences it offers are profound. In 2014 eight public lectures were held around the country in May undertaken by Distinguished Chairs Prof. Murray Loew sponsored 2014 presenting new Fulbright by the DSTO, and Prof. Victoria Farrar-Myers the Fulbright-Flinders scholars and students to their Distinguished Chair in American Political Science. They both found various State and Territories their time in Australia to be immensely rewarding. bringing together a diverse range of stakeholders. Professor Loew’s experiences in Australia have led him to reflect on the personal gains of a Fulbright Scholarship particularly in regard to Universities with multiple the very real sense of fellowship found amongst the Fulbright Alumni. campuses promoted the “The impact of the Fulbright has been to make me aware that there is Fulbright Program through a real collegial spirit among the worldwide Fellows, both present and video conferencing. Presentation past. I found the alumni network in Australia to be active, enthusiastic, flyers were created and sent and very welcoming of the American Fulbrighters. Several of those out to all universities. The alumni extended great hospitality to me and it genuinely seemed like Fulbright Scholarship rounds I had joined a new club. I intend to participate in alumni events in the were advertised in a wide U.S. and when possible, to provide the same welcome for Fulbrighters variety of major newspapers, from outside the U.S. as was provided to me”. higher education newsletters (both hard copy and online), Distinguished Chair Professor Victoria Farrar-Myers found her social media and websites Fulbright experience to be invaluable in setting a broader context for throughout Australia and the the research she is currently undertaking. She says: “The Fulbright U.S. Over the past few years experience offered me an opportunity to change my own perspective Fulbright applications across of how to study U.S. politics. For this reason, my scholarship, teaching, the categories of Postdoctoral, personal perspective, and understanding of the U.S. relative to the Senior Scholar and Professional world has forever changed. Finally, I have, in writing the book I am Scholarships have seen producing during my stay, come to realize that all I have done thus far substantial growth. in my life has somehow prepared me for all that I have been able to do here. Perhaps it is the real-life transformation that the Fulbright offers; the opportunity to define one’s own values, to sharpen one’s own voice, and to openly engage others in the pursuit of questions and be comfortable with divergent, yet corollary answers”. Professor John Pluske is the current and Inaugural Distinguished Chair in Agriculture and Life Sciences, sponsored by Kansas State University. John is a Professor in the School of Veterinary and Life Sciences at Murdoch University and a graduate of The University of Western Australia. Kansas State University is the first US University to partner with the Australian-American Fulbright Commission. On 24 October 2014, in the Hale Library at Kansas State University, Prof. Pluske presented his inaugural lecture entitled ‘Livestock Agriculture: Perspectives, Challenges, and the Australian Experience’ as part of The Provost’s Lecture Series 2014-2015. PAGE 13 Partnerships

Partnerships strengthen the Commission’s partnerships work in strategic ways by widening and strengthening outreach and funding opportunities. The Commission supports institutional engagement in Australia and across the East Asia and Pacific region to build strategic partnerships through key initiatives noted below.

Fulbright Specialist’s Program (FSP) Regional travel enhances and supports the interests of the visiting U.S. Fulbright Senior The Fulbright Specialist Program (FSP) supports Scholar as well as his/her host institution Australian educational institutions through grants collaborators. Activities may include lectures, to bring U.S. Specialists in selected disciplines to graduate or faculty seminars, curriculum advising, Australia for a period ranging between two and public lectures and/or panel presentations. six weeks. The aim of the FSP grant is to assist Australian educational institutions to exchange The purpose of this program is to share the expertise and build collaborative linkages with U.S. expertise of Fulbright Senior Scholars already in faculty and professionals on curriculum and faculty the region more widely. Visiting Fulbright Senior development, institutional planning and a variety of Scholars may wish to use some of their free time other activities. for research or other independent academic work, however such activities should not be the primary In 2014 the Commission received a large number of purpose of their travel, nor should they represent applications. After a rigorous assessment process, more than a small portion of their time spent in the FSP Selection Committee recommended six another country. The full list of EAPRTP grantees recipients for the 2015 awards. The Full list of FSP for the 2014 year can be found in the grantees grantees can be found under the grantees section of section of this annual report. this annual report.

Fulbright Alumni initiative The Fulbright East Asia & Pacific Grant (FAIG) Regional Travel Program (EAPTRTP) The aim of the FAIG program is to help build the The Fulbright East Asia & Pacific Regional Travel individual Fulbright experience into long term Program, funded by the East Asia Pacific Fulbright institutional collaboration and linkages. The grants Office at Bureau of Educational and Cultural support any activities which achieve both short Affairs at the State Department in Washington DC, and long terms objectives of ongoing institutional offers local institutions, Posts and Commissions collaboration. They do not support the completion the opportunity to benefit from the academic and of individual research projects or the writing up of professional expertise of Fulbright Senior Scholars academic publications. In 2014 the Commission based in another country within the East Asia & awarded two smaller grants instead of the Pacific region. This includes Australia, Brunei, single grant awarded in previous years towards Burma, Cambodia, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, Indonesia, maximising the impact and breadth of this program. Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Zealand, The two recipients were Mr Curt Tofteland and Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Dr Colin Scholes, details of their grant can be found Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. in the grantee section of this annual report.

Image: Murrawari member Sam Jeffries (left) and Emeritus Professor Steven Schwartz (right) witness the signing of the inaugural Partnership Agreement between the National Centre for Cultural Competence, University of Sydney and the Australian-American Fulbright Commission. Photo taken at the University of Sydney on 30 July 2014 at the launch of the National Centre for Cultural Competence (NCCC) and reproduced with the permission of the NCCC.

PAGE 14 Alumni Engagement

Jennifer Keene in her Chapman partnerships engagementUniversity office surrounded by World War I posters

As part of its Alumni At the 65th Anniversary of the A key initiative in 2014 also Engagement Plan, the Fulbright Program which was marked the commencement celebrated in the Australian War of the Fulbright Ambassadors Commission continues to Memorial in Canberra many Program, with a meeting held in build a vibrant, committed Alumni, including Ms Palmer Brisbane, and in 2015 a meeting and contributing Alumni attended the event. held in Perth. The Commission’s community which actively aim is to identify, connect In 2012 the Australian Fulbright and engage a select group of promotes and enriches the Alumni Association (AFAA) Fulbright Ambassadors made up wider Fulbright Program’s was awarded a grant from the of distinguished Alumni and other vision and activities. U.S. Embassy to promote U.S. stakeholders each year, to meet education throughout Australia goals of advancement and growth by highlighting Fulbright Alumni of the Fulbright program in line It works closes with all Alumni Experiences and achievements. with the Commission’s strategic including the Australian Fulbright The Australian-American directions. Alumni Association. In 2014 the Fulbright Commission in Commission has supported the partnership with AFAA developed From 2014, the Commission AFAA Executive and it Chapters and administered the Program commenced an updating and Representatives in its general through a number of initiatives. clearing of the Fulbright Alumni administration, finances, Database to improve connection The Fulbright Alumni Outreach engagement and outreach with between alumni, and with the Program has been developed to its membership base and with the Commission as it continues to leverage off annual programmed Fulbright Program generally. The work with Universities to create Fulbright events including Commission acknowledges the a Fulbright Honour Board for its State Receptions, Scholarship leadership and support of Scholars. Two Alumni Initiative Information Sessions, Scholars’ Ms Nyrie Palmer - President, Grants were awarded for alumni Orientation Program and the Dr Eliza Howard - Vice-President, to continue relationship building Commission’s website. Alumni Dr Earl Dudley – Treasurer and with their key partners in the U.S Outreach is a key component Richard Adams – Secretary and and Australia. of the Commission’s Fulbright all State Chapters for their hard Alumni Engagement Strategy. The Commission has also work to promote the Fulbright As part of the Fulbright outreach initiated the development of Program in Australia and U.S.. and engagement across Australia monthly e-newsletters have The Commission is grateful with universities, the Commission commenced, and additions to the AFAA members and involved both members and from alumni are encouraged to State Chapters for its Alumni non-members of AFAA. Alumni showcase alumni achievements engagement in welcoming the attended universities and made and alumni activities. new scholars from the U.S. to presentations at Universities to Australia and for engaging the promote the Fulbright Program new Australian Scholars to the and to encourage people to apply. Association.

PAGE 15 Alumni Highlights Highlights

Dr Jessica Walker in her laboratory at University of Tasmania

Professor Jennifer Keene, Dr Walker spent 12 months at the Professor Tim Berra Charles Chapman University and 2008 United States Naval Academy in, Darwin University and Ohio State Fulbright Senior Scholar this year Maryland undertaking research University, and recipient of three returned to the University of New into performance issues with the Fulbright Awards to Australia South Wales Canberra (UNSW- renewable energy technology, (1969, 1979 and 2009), has been Canberra), Australia as recipient tidal power. She is currently selected to join the Inaugural of the 2013 Fulbright Alumni an engineering lecturer at the Class of the Ohio State University Initiative Grant. As a direct result Australian Maritime College, Emeritus Academy established of her Fulbright engagement, University of Tasmania, Australia. in September 2014. In 2009 students in the two universities Prof. Berra, an ichthyologist, Dr Ranjana Srivastava was will soon be able to take on-line or fish scientist, travelled as a awarded the Monash University classes for credit in their Master Fulbright Senior Specialist to 2014 Distinguished Alumni of the of Arts program. In 2017, during deliver the keynote address at Year award only 10 years after she the centennial of the Great War the Charles Darwin Symposium was the 2004 Fulbright Australian (2014-2018) a jointly-organized commemorating the 200th Alumni WG Walker Postgraduate Australian-American conference anniversary of Charles Darwin’s Scholar. Srivastava spent one year will explore the impact of 1917 birth and the 150th anniversary at the Maclean Center of Clinical on the trajectory of the war and of the publication of Darwin’s Medical Ethics at the University world history. These initiatives famous book On the Origin of of Chicago back then and now reveal the far-ranging impact that Species. occupies the parallel worlds of one Fulbright Scholar can have. medicine and writing. Her third The world premiere of Vanishing Dr Jessica Walker, 2012 book, ‘So It’s Cancer, Now What?’ Point by Jeri Kroll, adapted for Fulbright Tasmanian Scholar, recently published by Penguin will the stage and directed by Leslie was recently awarded a 2014 also be published internationally Jacobson is to be presented Tasmanian Tall Poppy Science by University of Chicago Press. by the Department of Theatre Award. The prestigious Tall In a recent reflection on the and Dance, George Washington Poppy Science Award recognises past decade she said ‘the most University on 16 October 2014. her contributions as an early precious thing the Fulbright gave Leslie Jacobson was a 2007 career researcher, her efforts at me was self-belief’. U.S. Senior Scholar based in inspiring the next generation of Adelaide, South Australia and scientists and engineers and her developed a strong collaboration success as a role model inspiring with poet and novelist, Jeri school students and the broader Kroll, who began work on community about the possibilities what would become the verse of science. novel, Vanishing Point. Professor Jeri Kroll is currently the Dean of Graduate Research at Flinders University.

PAGE 16 2014 AUSTRALIAN FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS AND STUDENTS Highlights DISTINGUISHED CHAIR SENIOR SCHOLARS

Professor John Pluske Professor Zdenko Rengel Professor Stuart Cunningham Scholarship: Scholarship: Scholarship: Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Fulbright Senior Scholarship Fulbright Senior Scholarship Agriculture and Life Sciences Sponsor: Home Institution: Sponsor: Kansas State University Griffith University Kansas State University Home Institution: Host Institution: Home Institution: The University of Western Australia University of California University of Western Australia Host Institution: Host Institution: Kansas State University Kansas State University

Professor Jill Thistlethwaite Dr Anthony McLeod Dr Richard Eccleston Scholarship: Scholarship: Scholarship: Fulbright Tasmania Fulbright Senior Scholarship Fulbright Senior Scholarship Senior Scholarship Home Institution: Home Institution: Sponsor: University of Technology Sydney & The Murray Darling Basin Authority University of Tasmania/Tasmania University of Queensland State Government Host Institution: Host Institution: University of Colorado in Boulder Home Institution: University of Minnesota University of Tasmania Host Institution: George Mason University

PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARS

Professor Peter Kell Professor Haig Patapan Dr Vinay Rane Scholarship: Scholarship: Scholarship: Fulbright Northern Territory Senior Fulbright Senior Scholarship Fulbright Professional Scholarship Scholarship Home Institution: Home Institution: Sponsor: Griffith University Royal Brisbane and Women’s Charles Darwin University / Black board Hospital Host Institution: / Northern Territory Government Harvard University Host Institution: Home Institution: New York State University, Harvard Charles Darwin University University Host Institution: University of Illinois PAGE 17 2014 AUSTRALIAN FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS AND STUDENTS (CONTINUED)

PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARS

Dr Mark Boland Dr Heidi Muenchberger Lachlan Philpott Karen Hart Scholarship: Scholarship: Scholarship: Scholarship: Fulbright Professional Scholarship Fulbright Professional Coral Sea Fulbright Professional Playwriting Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Nuclear Science and Technology Scholarship (Business / Industry) Scholarship in Non-Profit Leadership Sponsor: Sponsor: Sponsor: Sponsor: Australian Nuclear Science and The Australian Government, Inscription Copyright Agency Ltd, Origin Foundation and supported Technology Organisation Department of Industry Friends of Inscription by the Australian Scholarships Home Institution: Home Institution: Home Institution: Foundation Australian Synchotron Griffith University Host Institution: Home Institution: Host Institution: Host Institution: The American Conservatory The Youth Junction Inc. Stanford University Cornell University Theatre Host Institution: The Nonprofit Centers Network (Alliance Centre)

PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARS

Dr Peter Dean Dr Carly Rosewarne Dr Neil Saintilan Raymond Cadmore Scholarship: Scholarship: Scholarship: Scholarship: Fulbright Professional Scholarship Fulbright Professional in Climate Fulbright Professional Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Australia-United States Alliance Change and Clean Energy Scholarship in Climate Change in Vocational Education and Studies Sponsor: and Clean Energy Training (VET) Sponsor: Australian and US Governments Sponsor: Sponsor: The Australian Government, Home Institution: Australian and US Governments The Australian Government, Department of Foreign Affairs and Department of Industry CSIRO Home Institution: Trade Host Institution: NSW Government Office of Home Institution: Home Institution: Joint Genome Institute, Lawrence Environment and Heritage Sunraysia Institute of TAFE The Australian National University Berkeley National Laboratory Host Institution: Host Institution: Host Institution: Southern California Coastal Forsyth Community Technical Georgetown University Water Research Program College

POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARS

Dr Dean Freestone Dr Rose Ahlefeldt Dr Andrew Hutchinson Dr Jean-Paul Hobbs Scholarship: Scholarship: Scholarship: Scholarship: Fulbright Victoria* Postdoctoral Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship Fulbright Western Australia* Scholarship Home Institution: Home Institution: Postdoctoral Scholarship Home Institution: The Australian National University University of Technology, Sydney Home Institution: The University of Melbourne Host Institution: Host Institution: The University of Western Australia Host Institution: Montana State University Yale University Host Institution: Columbia University University of Hawai’i

PAGE 18 2014 AUSTRALIAN FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS AND STUDENTS (CONTINUED)

POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARS

Dr Siobhan Schabrun Harris Eyre Sadie Heckenberg Alison Witchard Scholarship: Scholarship: Scholarship: Scholarship: Fulbright New South Wales* Fulbright Postgraduate Fulbright Indigenous Fulbright Postgraduate Postdoctoral Scholarship Scholarship (WG Walker) Postgraduate Scholarship Scholarship Home Institution: Home Institution: Sponsor: Home Institution: The University of Western Sydney The University of Adelaide The Australian Government, The Australian National Department of the Prime Minister University Host Institution: Host Institution: and Cabinet National Institutes of Health, University of California, Los Host Institution: Maryland Angeles Home Institution: Harvard University The University of South Australia / Federation University Host Institution: University of Hawai’i

Justin Hartley Joshua Dunn Anna Samson Joanna Vincent Scholarship: Scholarship: Scholarship: Scholarship: Fulbright Queensland* Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship Fulbright Western Australia* Home Institution: Home Institution: Postgraduate Scholarship Home Institution: Nil (Previously University of The Australian National University Home Institution: Support Kids in Pain Tasmania) Host Institution: High Court of Australia Host Institution: Host Institution: Georgetown University / George Host Institution: Harvard University William Patterson University Washington University Yale University

POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARS

* Sponsored by State or Territory Government, universities, companies, private donors and other stakeholders from respective states.

Suzanne Schultz Sarah Dunstan Luke Bo’sher Scholarship: Scholarship: Scholarship: Fulbright South Australia* Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship Anne Wexler Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship (administered by Fulbright Home Institution: Commission) Home Institution: The University of Sydney The University of South Australia Home Institution: Host Institution: The Australian Government, Host Institution: Columbia University National Disability Insurance Harvard University Scheme (NDIS) Host Institution: New York University PAGE 19 2014 U.S. FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS AND STUDENTS DISTINGUISHED CHAIRS

Professor Thad Kousser Richard W Ziolkowski, PhD PhD Scholarship: Scholarship: 2014 Fulbright-Flinders University 2014 Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Distinguished Chair in American Advanced Science and Technology Political Science Sponsor: Sponsor: Australian Government Department of Flinders University Defence, Australian Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) Home: University of California, San Diego Home: The University of Arizona Host: Flinders University Host: Aerospace Division at DSTO

SENIOR SCHOLARS

Barry Bradford, PhD Melvin Christopher Jenks Sally Anne Lamping, EdD Scholarship: Scholarship: Scholarship: 2014 Fulbright Senior Scholarship 2014 Fulbright Senior Scholarship 2014 Fulbright Senior Scholarship Home: Home: Home: Kansas State University Southern Methodist University Wright State University (SMU) Host: Host: CSIRO Australia Animal Health Host: University of South Australia Laboratory The University of Melbourne

PROFESSIONAL SCHOLAR

Ruth Litovsky, PhD Wendy Nicole Nembhand, PhD Lane Wesley Burt Scholarship: Scholarship: Scholarship: 2014 Fulbright Senior Scholarship 2014 Fulbright Senior Scholarship 2014 Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Climate Change and Clean Energy Home: Home: University of Wisconsin University of Arkansas for Medical Sponsor: Sciences Australian and US Governments Host: The University of Melbourne Host: Home: Telethon Kids Institute and The Ember Strategies University of Western Australia Host: Monash University

PAGE 20 2014 U.S. FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS AND STUDENT (CONTINUED)

POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

Shelby Bieritz Molly Clemens Kerry Ann Hamilton Scholarship: Scholarship: Scholarship: 2014 Fulbright Postgraduate 2014 Fulbright Postgraduate 2014 Fulbright-CSIRO Postgraduate Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship Home: Home: Sponsor: Rice University, Texas Heart Fordham University Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Institute Research Organisation (CSIRO) Host: Host: The University of Melbourne Home: Griffith University Drexel University Host: CSIRO Water for a Healthy Country National Research Flagship

Laura Claire Hayward Joseph Isaac William David Lempert Scholarship: Scholarship: Scholarship: 2014 Fulbright Postgraduate 2014 Fulbright Postgraduate 2014 Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship Home: Home: Home: Virginia Commonwealth University University of Pennsylvania University of Colorado at Boulder Host: Host: Host: The University of Queensland The University of Melbourne University of Notre Dame

Ariel Emily Marcy Molly Jones Scholarship: Scholarship: 2014 Fulbright Postgraduate 2014 Anne Wexler Scholar Scholarship Sponsor: Home: Australian Government Department Stanford University of Education and Training Host: Home: The University of Queensland Georgetown University Host: The Australian National University

PAGE 21 Recipients of 2014 Fulbright Alumni Initiative Grant (FAIG) recipients

Mr Curt Tofteland Dr Colin Scholes Mr Curt Tofteland is the Founder and Dr Colin Scholes is a chemical engineer Producing Artistic Director of the critically from the University of Melbourne. He will acclaimed Shakespeare Behind Bars (SSB) travel back to the University of Texas at Program. He will be returning to work with Austin to share the outcomes of recent the Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble membrane technology industry trials and to direct plays written by prisoners from to progress this research to the next stage the Voices Inside program. His host is of commercialisation. His research area is Dr Rob Pensalifini, Founder & Artistic focused on climate change abatement and Director of Queensland Shakespeare mitigation technologies, specifically focused Ensemble and Senior Lecturer School on membrane technology. In particular, in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Dr Scholes has made significant Sciences at the University of Queensland. breakthroughs on developing membrane Curt brings thirty-six years of professional technology for the selective separation theatre experience to his current role of carbon from the waste gases of many as a freelance theatre artist - director, industrial processes. This enables the actor, producer, playwright, writer, carbon to be separated out from the teacher, program developer, and prison waste gases and not be released into the arts practitioner. Curt is a published environment. This is achieved through a poet and essayist who writes about the plastic film, much like cling-wrap, that transformative power of art, theatre, and is specifically design to allow carbon to the works of William Shakespeare. It is pass through as if it didn’t exist, but all Curt’s role as a prison arts practitioner that other gases, such as nitrogen and oxygen, garnered his 2011 Fulbright Senior Scholar experience the film as a barrier. Dr Scholes Fellowship which took him to Australia is active in commercializing this technology to share his SBB experience as a co- through the establishment of pilot plants facilitator with Queensland Shakespeare to trial his approach in real Australian Ensemble’s prison program at the Borallon industries. Correctional Centre in Queensland.

PAGE 22 Fulbright Specialist Program (FSP) Recipients

The following specialists will travel to the FSP grantee institutions during 2015.

Applicant University Main representative Specialist Home University Project Field

1 University of Professor Bill Adam Dr Lisa Gruenberg Harvard University Global/Public Health Melbourne

2 University of Sydney Dr Gerard Goggin & Professor Beth Towson University Communications/ & Curtin University Dr Katie Ellis Haller Journalism

3 James Cook Professor Scott Professor Leon University of Florida Global/Public Health University Ritchie Lounibos

4 University of New Professor Stephen Professor Elaine University of Education England Tobias Scott Washington, Bothell

5 University of Professor Heather Professor Leigh University of Family Law Queensland Douglas Goodmark Maryland

6* University of A/Professor Sophie Mr Skylar Tibbits Massachusetts Urban Planning Western Australia Gilles Institute of Technology

*Deferred from 2013, Mr Skylar will come to Australia in 2015 program

Left to Right: Deputy Chief of Mission U.S. Embassy Canberra, Mr Thomas Dougherty, The Honourable Mr John-Paul Langbroek and Fulbright Board of Directors Chairman, Professor Don DeBats Presenting 2014 Fulbright Scholar Professor Peter Kell with his Fulbright Certificate in Brisbane

PAGE 23 East Asia Pacific Regional Travel Program (EAPRTP) 2014 Recipients

NAME BASE TRAVEL TO PURPOSE Assistant Hong Kong Kyoto, Japan James was invited by Dr. Kyoko Yoshida, a writer and professor Professor at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan, to give a talk in her James Shea seminar on “Contemporary American Literature”. He also gave a public poetry reading for his forthcoming poetry collection, Nebraska The Lost Novel (Fence Books, spring 2014). James also met Wesleyan Professor Riyo Niimoto, a writer and founding faculty member University of the Department of Creative Writing at Kyoto University of Art and Design. Mr Jay Vietnam Yangon, Jay assisted a three-day workshop that will be held at the Hartwell Myamar American Centre within the US Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar where 25-30 students (high school and college) produced a University of newsletter that will be published as a PDF and printed off- Hawaii, Manoa site. The purpose of the workshop is to introduce journalism skills in a practical, hands-on workshop. While there, Jay also assisted with training professional journalists. Associate Hong Kong Tokyo & Guangping attended the 2014 Biennial Conference on Professor Hiroshima, Sustainable Business, Energy and Development in Asia. Guangping Japan Guangping presented the research that he has carried out Wang during his Fulbright grant period. He also met and exchanged ideas with fellow researchers and industry leaders at the Pennsylvania conference to seek collaborative opportunities for further State University research. The conference is a specialized focused on sustainability in Asia, which fit well with Guanping’s Fulbright research project on sustainability of global supply chain. Assistant Vietnam Canberra, Dr. Jeffrey Grey, professor of history at the University of New Professor Australia South Wales-Canberra, invited Heather to give three talks in Heather Stur Canberra. The program includes one public lecture and two university lectures. These lectures took place at the University University of New South Wales, Canberra – Australian Defence Force of Southern Academy. Mississippi Assistant Australia Dunedin, Aaron received an invitation from the renowned National Professor Aaron New Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University Tapper Zealand of Otago in New Zealand. As a Fulbright Senior Scholar conducting research on reconciliation efforts between the University of Australian government and Aboriginals and Torres Strait San Francisco Islanders. Travelling to Dunedin provided an opportunity to research reconciliation efforts made between the New Zealand government and its indigenous population, for comparison. The Centre’s director, Professor Kevin Clements, provided the opportunity for Aaron to speak with his colleagues, and his graduate students and also to deliver a seminar on his research at the University of Otago. Professor Hong Kong Taipei, Lawrence was invited by the Department of Counselling and Lawrence Taiwan Applied Psychology at the National Taichung University of Gerstein Education to present a university wide workshop for students and faculty members entitled, “Solution focused approaches Ball State and Taiwanese Mental Health Professionals.” University Lawrence also met with the university professors and fellow researchers and leaders during the trip. Professor Taiwan Shanghai, Rodney was invited by Motif Music in Shanghai to present Rodney Winther China a school clinic, where he conducted bands and orchestras. Rodney also worked directly with the conductors of these University of groups, and coached them in the areas of music performance, Cincinnati conducting and score study. He also met with Mr. Wei-Pin Shen and his associates in the area of music education. Mr. Shen is the General Manager of Motif Music, and it is their goal to increase their presence in the public school sector of Shanghai in hopes of improving the current state of music education.

PAGE 24 NAME BASE TRAVEL TO PURPOSE Professor China Taipei, Wei-Chiao was invited by several universities in Taiwan to Wei-Chiao Taiwan conduct various lectures to faculty and students, as well Huang as to discuss and explore with the pertinent units in their universities possible cooperation in degree programs and Western faculty/student exchanges with Western Michigan University. Michigan Wei-Chiao also represented Zhongnan University of Economics University and Law to engage in discussions and explorations of possible collaboration between Zhongnan University of Economics and Law in China and the universities in Taiwan. Professor China Ulan Bator, Andrew was invited to interact with faculty, students, and the Andrew Leckey Mongolia community in universities and the press institute in Mongolia. The visit allowed Andrew to help set up programs to improve Arizona State coverage and make a difference in Mongolia. Andrews visit University emphasized the need for professional training and education to improve the nation’s communication.

Mr Peter Rand Japan Chengdu, Dr Song, faculty member in the College of Life Sciences at China Sichuan University invited peter to participate on a 7 day river Wild Salmon expedition to increase understanding about a rare freshwater Center fish, the Sichuan taimen “Hucho bleeker,i” in a montain tributary of the Yangtze River. This species may be close to extinction. The experience helped Peter strengthen new collaborations with Chinese scientists working in his field, and may help develop a research and conservation plan to protect this species. Associate Brunei Bandar Seri Kimberly shared knowledge about visual communication Professor Begawan, and ecology as well as skills in environmental photography Kimberly Sultze Brunei to students of Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and Darussalam photo journalists within the local media outlets. Universiti Saint Michael’s Brunei Darussalam arranged a workshop/lecture for a select College group of students. Kimberly shared ideas about curriculum development in Communication Studies/Media Studies. Kimberly was also afforded the opportunity to visit a UBD Field Studies Center located in Brunei’s pristine rainforest, where they will discussed ways to assist the Center through eco- oriented photojournalism. Associate Brunei Bandar Seri Jon shared knowledge about visual communication and Professor Begawan, ecology as well as skills in environmental photography to Jon Hyde Brunei students of Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and photo Darussalam journalists within the local media outlets. Universiti Brunei Saint Michael’s Darussalam arranged a workshop/lecture for a select group of College students. Jon shared ideas about curriculum development in Communication Studies/Media Studies. Jon was also afforded the opportunity to visit a UBD Field Studies Center located in Brunei’s pristine rainforest, where they will discussed ways to assist the Center through eco-oriented photojournalism. Professor Hong Kong Beijing, Lawrence was invited by the School of Psychology at the Lawrence China Beijing Normal University to present two lectures “Solution Gerstein focused counselling and Asian populations” and “Peace psychology: Theory, research, and practice.” Lawrence also Ball State explored with faculty members at Beijing Normal University University the potential for future research collaboration. Ms Siti Hidayati Indonesia Perth, Siti visited the Science Laboratory at Kings Park and Botanic Australia Garden to give a presentation on her Fulbright research. Middle She also discussed work towards publication of scientific Tennessee manuscripts, and future collaborations. State University Mr Norman Indonesia Taipei, Norman attended the Third Asian Pacific Coral Reef Quinn Taiwan Symposium in Kenting, Taiwan and participated in informal discussions and attended other presentations and key note addresses. Norman was asked to chair a session on the Long Term Planning of Coral Reefs and discussed further collaborations on the Maldives Coral Reef Monitoring Program. He also participated in a tour of the coral aquaculture facilities at the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium where he was shown some of the advances that have been made in coral transplantation and propagation.

PAGE 25 Fulbright Ambassadors Program

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission was honoured to celebrate the 65th Anniversary both in Canberra, Australia. This anniversary marked a significant point in the history of the Fulbright Program in Australia. The treaty which established the Fulbright program in Australia was signed on 26 November 1949 and the Program was originally funded with an initial sum of U.S $5.8m, ‘representing U.S. Government credits acquired in Australia from the sale of surplus war materials’. It was symbolic then that the 65th Anniversary was celebrated at the spectacular Australian War Memorial in Canberra on 4 September 2014. Photo by Bradley Cummings Photography

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission has initiated the development of a Fulbright Ambassadors Program across Australia and the U.S.

Information sessions The aim is to work with the Many have strong connections are currently underway Commission to continue with industry, government advancement of our rich legacy. and universities through their across Australia to identify More information will follow leadership positions and have potential ambassadors as the program develops as also been recognised for their from Fulbright supporters a strategic initiative of the contribution at a national level. and stakeholders. Australian Fulbright Commission. The Commission’s aim is to identify, connect and engage a For more than 65 years, the select group of distinguished Australian-American Fulbright Fulbright Ambassadors each Commission has facilitated year, who will contribute the exchange of Scholars and meaningfully to the Commission’s Students between Australia and strategic initiatives to advance U.S. We recognise the passion, and grow the Fulbright program. contribution and significant difference that Fulbright Scholars, Ambassadors will be selected Alumni, Partners, past Selection annually through nominations, Committee members and Board recommendations, review members bring to their work and approval by the Fulbright and research, to the Fulbright Commission Board of Directors, Program, and to community and will work closely with the engagement. Fulbright Commission and the Executive Director, Dr Tangerine Holt.

PAGE 26 looking backLearning the History of the Australian-American Fulbright Commission

1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957

Marking the 65th Anniversary of the Fulbright A Timeline History of the Program in Australia Australian-American Fulbright Program To mark the 65th Anniversary highlighting key events in our Dr Alice Garner has produced of the Australian-American history on a ‘Timeline of Key a Timeline entitled ‘Australian- Fulbright Commission in 2014 a Historical Events’ with photos American Fulbright Program’. poster publication was produced and scholar comments collected This Timeline is one outcome of which is available to download by Dr Alice Garner, Consultant the Australian Research Council from www.fulbright.com.au Historian to the Commission. Linkage grant that funded in- depth research into the history of the exchange program. Chief investigators were Professor A Study of the Fulbright Program Diane Kirkby and Professor Dennis in Australia Altman (La Trobe University) and Professor David Walker (Deakin University). Linkage partners were Back in 2009, on the sixtieth Dr A M Garner entitled ‘A the Australian-American Fulbright anniversary of the Australian- study of the Fulbright Program Commission and the National American Fulbright exchange, in Australia 1949-2009’ funded Library of Australia’s Oral History the Fulbright Commission a postdoctoral fellowship for and Folklore Unit. and the National Library Dr Alice Garner. Dr Garner of Australia’s Oral History trawled through a treasure The Timeline can be accessed Unit entered into a project trove of Australian National through www.fulbright.com.au partnership with La Trobe Archives records classified as This timeline is a work in progress University and Deakin University ‘Not Yet Examined’, carried and Dr Garner continues to in Melbourne, with the aim of out surveys and oral history collect, review and archive new researching the history of the interviews, and compiled a material including good quality bi-national program since its research database bringing and striking or informative beginnings in 1949. together many different photographs of and by scholars sources of information about An Australian Research Council from across the life of the scholars of both nationalities Linkage Projects grant awarded program. We thank all those over six decades. to Prof. D E Kirkby, Prof D scholars, current and past Altman, Prof D R Walker and Commission staff, bi-national board and selection committee members and others who have contributed in their various ways to the material featured in the timeline.

PAGE 27 AUSTRALIAN-AMERICAN FULBRIGHT COMMISSION

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2014

PAGE 28 DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Your Board members submit the financial Principal Activities report of Australian-American Fulbright Commission for the financial period The principal activities of the Australian-American ended 30 September 2014. Fulbright Commission are to promote educational and cultural exchange between Australia and The financial year end of Australian-American the United States through the implementation of Fulbright Commission was changed from the Fulbright program of scholarship promotion, 31 December to 30 September to align with U.S. selection, management, outreach and partnerships Fulbright Reporting requirements. Accordingly, across a range of scholarships and exchanges. the figures presented for 2014 are for the nine month period 1 January 2014 to 30 September 2014. The comparative figures for the statement Significant Changes of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity, No significant change in the nature of these statement of cash flows and the related notes activities occurred during the period. are for twelve months from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2013 and the comparative statement of financial position is as at Operating Result 31 December 2013. The surplus for the 2014 financial period amounted to $1,213,947 (2013: $526,324). Board Members Signed in accordance with a resolution of the members of the Board. The names of Board members throughout the year and at the date of this report are:

»» Professor Don DeBats (Chair) »» Mr Paul Houge »» Ms Mary Burce Warlick Professor Don DeBats (resigned 5 June 2014) Chair »» Professor Hilary Charlesworth (resigned 4 March 2014) »» Professor Margaret Gardner »» Ms Anne Baly »» Ms Laura Anderson »» Dr Varuni Kulasekera Mr Paul Houge (appointed 27 May 2014) Treasurer »» Ms Cynthia Griffin (appointed 26 July 2014) »» Ms Andrea Faulkner Dated this 20th day of November 2014 (appointed 28 October 2014) »» Mr Peter de Cure (appointed 28 October 2014) »» Dr Russell Trood (appointed 3 November 2014)

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

PAGE 29

PAGE 30 STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2014

Note 2014 2013 $ $

Revenue 2 3,865,331 3,223,469

Expenses

Australian Fulbright scholar expenses (1,101,763) (954,666)

United States Fulbright scholar expenses (536,250) (648,350)

Wexler scholar expenses (280,000) (140,000)

Wexler program expenses (9,439) (12,565)

Additional awards (44,181) (11,190)

Wexler program returns 70,209 132,600

Program returns 156,940 96,384

Non-program expenses (231,943) (319,122)

Employee expenses (525,775) (619,591)

Administration (148,010) (220,650)

Investment fees & expenses (8,019) (12,868)

Foreign exchange gain/(losses) 6,847 12,873

Total Expenses (2,651,384) (2,697,145)

Surplus from operations 1,213,947 526,324

Other comprehensive income - -

Total comprehensive income for the year 1,213,947 526,324

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

PAGE 31 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2014

Note 2014 2013 $ $

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents 3 517,907 1,101,145

Financial assets 4 13,137,155 11,399,200

Trade and other receivables 5 393,258 -

Other current assets 6 68,932 66,104

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 14,117,252 12,566,449

TOTAL ASSETS 14,117,252 12,566,449

LIABILITIES

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables 7 624,499 700,237

Provision for unpaid program costs 8 1,445,063 1,036,349

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,069,562 1,736,586

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Employee provisions 9,073 5,193

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 9,073 5,193

TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,078,635 1,741,779

NET ASSETS 12,038,617 10,824,670

EQUITY

Reserves 10 10,474,591 5,100,813

Retained surplus 1,564,026 5,723,857

TOTAL EQUITY 12,038,617 10,824,670

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

PAGE 32 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2014

Scholarship Fulbright Relocation General Wexler Retained Total Endow- Commis- Reserve Reserve Reserve Earnings ments sion Schol- ar Funds $ $ $ $ $ $ Balance at 1 - - - 400,813 4,700,000 5,197,533 10,298,346 January 2013 Profit attributable - - - - - 526,324 526,324 to members Balance at 31 - - - 400,813 4,700,000 5,723,857 10,824,670 December 2013 Profit attributable 50,000 - - 1,163,947 1,213,947 to members Transfers to/from 9,925,923 498,668 - (400,813) (4,700,000) (5,323,778) - reserves Balance at 30 9,925,923 498,668 50,000 - - 1,564,026 12,038,617 September 2014

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2014

Note 2014 2013 $ $

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Scholarship funding from sponsors and governments 2,884,953 2,952,306 Interest received 11,601 21,479 Payments to suppliers and employees (2,215,965) (2,790,311)

Other revenue 22,097 67,494

Net cash generated by/(used in) operating activities 702,686 250,968

CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES (Purchase of) / Proceeds from investments (1,292,771) (16,935)

Net cash (used in)/generated by investing activities (1,292,771) (16,935)

Net increase in cash held (590,085) 234,033

Cash at the beginning of the financial year 1,101,145 854,239

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash 6,847 12,873

Cash at the end of the financial year 3 517,907 1,101,145

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

PAGE 33 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2014

Note 1: Summary of Significant Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting Accounting Policies from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange The financial statements are special purpose rates of monetary assets and liabilities financial statements prepared in order to satisfy denominated in foreign currencies are the financial reporting requirements of the Manual recognised in the income statement. for Binational Commissions and Foundations. The directors have determined that the organisation is c. Property, Plant and Equipment not a reporting entity. In order to be consistent with the Manual for Binational Commissions and Foundations item Basis of Preparation 402.2, non-current assets purchased from 1993 The financial statements have been prepared in onwards are expensed in the year of purchase. On accordance with the requirements of the Manual 31 December 2013 the Commission obtained an for Binational Commissions and Foundations, and independent valuation of the strata title building the following applicable Australian Accounting units it owns and occupies at 6 Napier Close Deakin Standards and Accounting Interpretations: ACT. The valuation was $750,000. AASB 108: Accounting Policies, Changes in d. Employee Provisions Accounting Estimates and Errors Provision is made for the organisation’s liability for AASB 110: Events after the Balance Sheet Date employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to the end of the reporting period. AASB 1031: Materiality Employee provisions have been measured at the No other Accounting Standards, Australian amounts expected to be paid when the liability is Accounting Interpretations or other authoritative settled. pronouncements of the Australian Accounting e. Cash and Cash Equivalents Standards Board have been applied. Cash on hand includes cash on hand, deposits held The financial statements have been prepared on an at call with banks, and other short-term highly accruals basis and are based on historic costs and liquid investments with original maturities of three do not take into account changing money values or, months or less. except where stated specifically, current valuations f. Trade and other receivables of non-current assets. Accounts receivable and other debtors include The following significant accounting policies, which amounts due from members as well as amounts are consistent with the previous period unless stated receivable from donors. Receivables expected otherwise, have been adopted in the preparation of to be collected within 12 months of the end of the these financial statements. reporting period are classified as current assets. a. Income Tax All other receivables are classified as non-current assets. No provision of income tax has been raised as the organisation is exempt from income tax under g. Revenue and Other Income Section 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act. Government funding revenue b. Foreign currency transactions Non-reciprocal government funding is recognised i. Functional and presentation currency in profit and loss when the Commission obtains The financial statements are presented in control of the funding, it is probable that the Australian dollars, which is the organisation’s economic benefits gained from the funding will functional and presentation currency. flow to the Commission and the amount of the funding can be measured reliably. ii. Transactions and balances If conditions are attached to the funding which Foreign currency transactions are recorded on must be satisfied before it is eligible to receive initial recognition, in the functional currency by the contribution, the recognition of the funding applying the exchange rate at the date of the as revenue will be deferred until those conditions transaction. Monetary items are translated at the are satisfied. closing rate applicable at reporting date.

PAGE 34 NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)

When government funding revenue is received k. Program commitment liability whereby the Commission incurs an obligation to The Commission records commitments of deliver economic value directly back to the scholarship expenditures at such time as the contributor, this is considered a reciprocal Commission makes specific commitments. Thus, transaction and the revenue is recognised in the scholarships are recorded as expenses and statement of financial position as a liability until the liabilities when they are incurred. The liability is service has been delivered to the contributor, recorded as the total cost of each scholarship, otherwise it is recognised on receipt. including such future payments as return travel, at the time the scholarship is awarded. The liability as Sponsorship revenue at 30 September represents scholarships that have Sponsorship revenue is recognised upon receipt of not been completed. the funds received from the Sponsor. l. Comparative Figures Donations When required, comparative figures have been Donations and bequests are recognised as revenue adjusted to conform to the changes in presentation for the current financial period. when received. m. Goods and Services Tax (GST) Interest The Commission is registered for GST through the Interest revenue is recognised using the effective indirect tax concession scheme. The Commission interest rate method, which, for floating rate is not able to charge GST on any revenue. Expenses financial assets, is the rate inherent in the and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, instrument. except where the amount of GST incurred is not The Commission does not charge GST on any recoverable form the Australian Tax Office (ATO). revenue stream. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part h. Financial Assets of an item of the expense. The net amount of GST The Commission classifies its investments as recoverable from, the ATO is classified as part of financial assets at market value. Realised and payables in the statement of financial position. unrealised gains and losses arising from changes Payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST in the market value of the investments are included receivable. in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income in the period for which they Cash flows are included in the statement of arise. cash flows on a gross basis, except for the GST component of cash flows arising from investing i. Impairment of Assets activities which is recoverable from the ATO is At the end of each reporting period, the Commission classified as part of the operating cash flows. reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and n. Change in financial year end intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If The financial year end of Australian-American such an indication exists, an impairment test is Fulbright Commission was changed from 31 carried out on the asset by comparing the December to 30 September to align with U.S. recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of Fulbright reporting requirements Accordingly, the the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in figures presented for 2014 are for the nine month use, to the asset’s carrying amount. Any excess of period 1 January 2014 to 30 September 2014. The the asset’s carrying amount over its recoverable comparative figures for the statement of profit or amount is recognised in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, statement of loss and other comprehensive income. changes in equity, statement of cash flows and the related notes are for twelve months from 1 January j. Trade and Other Payables 2013 to 31 December 2013 and the comparative Goods and services received by the Commission statement of financial position is as at 31 December during the reporting period that remain unpaid. The 2013. balance is recognised as a current liability with the amounts normally paid within 30 days of recognition of the liability.

PAGE 35 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2014

2014 2013 2014 2013 $ $ $ $

NOTE 2: REVENUE NOTE 4: FINANCIAL ASSETS

Australian Government 921,725 902,751 Wexler Scholarship Fund 5,723,778 4,722,458 funding Wexler Scholarship – 9,963 1,187,054 Admin Fund United States Government 746,101 714,051 funding WA Fund 1,039,705 1,043,872 Income from investments 445,184 821,312 Fulbright Reserve Fund 756,330 735,651 VIC Fund 667,712 663,805 Private sector sponsorship 94,600 109,931 NSW Fund 604,890 601,471 University sponsorship 125,161 100,525 SA Fund 588,795 577,427 Government sponsorship 1,426,936 435,926 QLD Fund 496,058 498,762 Presentation sponsorship 40,880 15,000 Coral Sea Fund 387,048 384,800 Symposium sponsorship - 35,000 Australian Alumni (WG 379,344 375,279 Walker) Fund Donations 2,060 15,169 ANU CBE Fund 247,226 240,428 Interest earned 11,601 21,479 Clean Energy Fund 76,469 178,221 Administration fee on spon- 31,046 - AFAA Fund 92,976 90,652 sorship VET Scholarship 41,763 71,930 Other Income 20,037 52,325 US Alumni Fund 28,629 27,390 3,865,331 3,223,469 Saver Account 504,534 - Fulbright Professional Fund 498,668 - Indigenous Endowment 993,267 - NOTE 3: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 13,137,155 11,399,200 Operating cheque account 185,511 143,686

Fund bank account 6 6 It should be noted that $24,194 of the above investments are currently invested in two managed At call bank account 281,737 388,671 funds which are frozen. Capital is being returned Term deposit - 257,036 to investors by the Responsible Entities as and when they are able to sell assets in their portfolio. St George credit card - 5,496 Therefore these funds are restricted and the Commission cannot sell these managed funds and Treasury account 32 31 access this cash if desired. USD account 50,321 305,969

NOTE 5: TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES Total cash at bank 517,607 1,100,895 Trade Debtors 355,615 -

Other Debtors 37,643 - Cash on hand 300 250

393,258 - 517,907 1,101,145

PAGE 36 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2014

2014 2013 2014 2013 $ $ $ $

NOTE 6: OTHER CURRENT ASSETS NOTE 10: RESERVES AND ACCUMULATED FUNDS

GST Receivable from ATO 20,202 12,931 Wexler reserve

Prepayments 48,730 53,173 Balance 1 January 4,700,000 4,700,000

Transfer to Scholarship Endowments Reserve (4,700,000) - 68,932 66,104 Balance at end of the period - 4,700,000

General reserve NOTE 7: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES Balance 1 January 400,813 400,813 Trade payables 21,924 - Transfer to Scholarship Funds held on behalf of 92,976 90,652 Endowments Reserve (400,813) - AFAA Balance at end of the period - 400,813 Funding received in 436,161 544,399 advance Scholarship Endowments Reserve

EAP Fulbright travel 18,035 6,904 Transferred from Retained program Earnings 4,825,110 139,630

Accrued expenses 12,500 31,735 Transferred from Wexler Reserve 4,700,000 (58,521) Employee salary sacrifice 871 912 Transferred from General Annual leave payable 38,113 25,635 Reserve 400,813 (81,109)

St George credit card 3,919 - Balance at end of the period 9,925,923 -

624,499 700,237 Fulbright Scholar Funds Reserve

Balance 1 January - -

NOTE 8: PROVISION FOR UNPAID PROGRAM COSTS Transferred from Retained Earnings 498,668 - Provision for unpaid 1,445,063 1,036,349 program costs Balance at end of the period 498,668 -

Relocation Reserve NOTE 9: EMPLOYEE PROVISIONS Balance 1 January - - Long service leave 9,073 5,193 provision Transferred from Retained Earnings 50,000 -

Balance at end of the period 50,000 -

Total Reserves 10,474,591 5,100,813

NOTE 11: EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

There were no events subsequent to 30 September 2014 and prior to the adoptions of these financial statements which, in the opinion of the Board, need to be included in these financial statements.

NOTE 12: ENTITY DETAILS

The registered office and principal place of business is: Australian-American Fulbright Commission Level 1, 6 Napier Close DEAKIN ACT 2600

PAGE 37 CERTIFICATE BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

We, Professor Don DeBats and Mr Paul Houge, being members of the Board of Australian- American Fulbright Commission, certify that the annual financial statements attached to this certificate give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of Australian- American Fulbright Commission during and at the end of the financial period of the Commission ending on 30 September 2014. Signed in accordance with a resolution of the members of the Board.

Professor Don DeBats Mr Paul Houge Chair Treasurer

Canberra Dated this 20th day of November 2014

PAGE 38 2014 Presentation Dinner Sponsors

PLATINUM SPONSOR PLATINUM SPONSOR PLATINUM SPONSOR Kansas State University is poised to become a QUT is a leading Australian university with a The University of Queensland (UQ) is the largest Top 50 U.S. public research university by 2025. global reputation, based on real-world learning university in Queensland and one of the top 100 The university was founded in 1863 amidst the experiences and high-impact research. QUT universities worldwide across a number of American Civil War as the first operational graduates are among the most employable in independent university rankings. UQ’s land-grant university in the United States. Australia and include six Rhodes Scholars and 46,863-strong student community includes Kansas State University has campuses in the 11 Fulbright Scholars. With more than 44,000 12,633 postgraduate scholars and almost 11,324 Kansas cities of Manhattan, Salina and Olathe students, QUT was ranked as Australia’s top international students from 142 countries. and research and extension operations in all of university under 50 years old in the 2013 Times the state’s 105 counties. Higher Education Top 100 Under 50 rankings. The University is proud of its worldwide network of more than 210,000 alumni including a Nobel More than 24,000 students from 50 American QUT teachers consistently dominate national laureate, an Academy Award winner and other states and more than 90 countries attend academic teaching grants and awards and high achievers. Its four campuses, six faculties Kansas State University. Students choose from helped earn QUT a global five-star rating in the and eight internationally significant research more than 250 majors and options in nine 2013 QS Stars university ratings. QUT’s strong institutes are drawcards for an ever-expanding colleges including Agriculture; Architecture, research reputation is characterised by links community of scientists, researchers and Planning and Design; Arts and Sciences; with industry, professions and the community, commercialisation experts. Business Administration; Education; with 85 per cent of QUT’s research effort ranked Engineering; Human Ecology; Technology and world standard or above (Australian UQ is an international leader and pacesetter in Aviation; and Veterinary Medicine. The Graduate Government 2012 ERA). About 20 per cent of discovery and translational research across a School offers 107 academic programs. students are studying at postgraduate level, broad spectrum of disciplines including cancer and 16 per cent come from overseas. studies, biosciences, nanotechnology, Kansas State University is pleased to be the Staff and students have access to latest sustainable development and social science as first U.S. university to host a Fulbright technology and new, world-class facilities and well as home to award-winning teaching staff. Distinguished Chair and a dedicated Fulbright infrastructure. Senior Scholar position for visiting Australian In accordance with its position as a leader in academics. teaching and learning innovation, UQ is one of just two Australian education institutions accepted into the prestigious Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) consortium edX.

Department of Defence Science and Technology Organisation

SILVER SPONSOR BRONZE SPONSOR BRONZE SPONSOR The Defence Science and Technology Griffith University ranks in the top five per cent Perpetual Private provides tailored financial Organisation (DSTO) is Australia’s second of universities worldwide. It is Australia’s ninth advice to help financially successful individuals, largest publicly funded research agency. It largest higher education provider, with more their families, businesses and not-for-profit aims to be a world leader in defence science than 43,000 students across five campuses in organisations, build, protect and manage and technology and to be indispensible in the Brisbane-Gold Coast region of South East their complex wealth needs. The advice and supporting and transforming Australia’s Queensland. services they provide ensure clients’ needs defence and national security. are met at all stages of their life and beyond, Drawing on the University’s founding strengths and include investment and strategic advice, As a part of the Department of Defence, and focus on responsible leadership, DSTO supports Australia’s defence and national superannuation and retirement planning, sustainability and the Asia-Pacific region, asset protection and insurance, debt and tax security needs under the leadership of the Griffith’s teaching and research addresses Chief Defence Scientist. DSTO delivers expert, management, estate planning and philanthropy. many of tomorrow’s challenges. Griffith was Perpetual Private’s highly personalised impartial advice and innovative solutions the first Australian university to offer degrees for Defence and national security. approach gives clients the confidence that their in areas of relevance to today’s society, wealth is being diligently managed in line with DSTO employs 2400 people, predominantly such as environmental science and Asian their financial goals and wishes. scientists, engineers, technicians and IT studies. Now a comprehensive, research specialists. intensive university, Griffith offers a full suite of undergraduate, postgraduate and research DSTO leverages its relationship with the degrees in the disciplines of business and broader scientific community and actively government, criminology and law, education, engages with industry and academia to meet engineering and information technology, the needs of Defence and national security. environment, health, humanities, languages and linguistics, music, planning and Headquartered in Canberra, DSTO has research architecture, science and aviation, and visual facilities in Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, and creative arts. With $320 million in Brisbane, Sydney, HMAS Stirling near Perth, development being unveiled between 2013 Scottsdale in Tasmania, and Innisfail in and 2016, Griffith is one of Australia’s fastest northern Queensland. growing universities.

PAGE 39 Individual donors

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission wishes to thank the following individuals and supporters. Their contributions are invaluable to the sustainability and ongoing success of the Fulbright Program in Australia.

DR MICHAEL ASHLEY The Commission thanks the following organisations for their support through probono work: PROFESSOR KAYE BASFORD GILBERT AND TOBIN LAWYERS, SYDNEY PROFESSOR JOSHUA BURNS KPMG, MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, MELBOURNE PROFESSOR EDWARD CHERRY SHARP EMERITUS PROFESSOR ARTHUR CLARK

EMERITUS PROFESSOR ROBERT DEWAR The Commission also acknowledges the donations of a small number of additional anonymous donors. DR VIVIAN EYERS

DR PAUL GARDNER AM

DR ROBERT HEWITT

PROFESSOR PETER HOMEL

PROFESSOR JEFF AND MRS ANNE HOWSON

PROFESSOR WILLIAM KITCHING

MR CHARLES KUIPER

DR MURRAY LITTLEJOHN

EMERITUS PROFESSOR BRUCE MANSFIELD AM

MR CHRISTIAN NAVARRO

DR MILTON OSBORNE

DR COSTAS PELEKANI

PROFESSOR HARRY POULOS

DR ANDRIS SALTUPS

DR MALCOLM THOMPSON

DR CHRISTOPER WALSH

PAGE 40 SPONSORS OF FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS

CORE SPONSORS

SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS

Department of Foreign Affairs Department of Education Department of Defence Department of the and Trade and Training Science and Technology Prime Minister and Cabinet Organisation

STATE AND TERRITORY SCHOLARSHIPS

NEW SOUTH WALES

NORTHERN TERRITORY

QUEENSLAND

SOUTH AUSTRALIA TASMANIA

VICTORIA

WESTERN AUSTRALIA IN-KIND SUPPORTERS

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission PO Box 9541, Deakin ACT 2600, Australia P: 02 6260 4460 F: 02 6260 4461 E: [email protected] W: fulbright.com.au AUSTRALIAN–AMERICAN 2014 AUSTRALIAN–AMERICAN ANNUAL REPORT FULBRIGHT COMMISSION