Study Abroad as Civic Engagement Tool: Longitudinal Evidence

 

Speaker: Dr. Radomir Ray Mitic, William & Mary College, USA

 

Date: Thursday, 19^th June 2025, 2:00-3:00pm (followed by networking conversations)

Location: Room 234, St Andrews Building, 11 Eldon St, Glasgow G3 6NH

 

Abstract

This study presents empirical evidence of a link between undergraduate study abroad and post-college civic engagement behaviour in a national sample of U.S. college students. Using the ELS: 2002 longitudinal dataset from age 16 (10th grade) to age 26, this study employs inverse propensity to treatment weighting to demonstrate the link between study abroad and post-college volunteerism. In addition, the study shows a conditional effect between study abroad and voting behaviour based on first-generation college student status. This presentation considers implications for international and civic educators and scholars interested in the future of national longitudinal studies.

 

About the speaker

Dr. Radomir Ray Mitic (he/him/his) is an Assistant Professor of Higher Education at William & Mary where he teaches in the master's and doctoral programs. Dr. Mitic's program of research centres on the equitable outcomes of higher education at the local, national, and international levels. His recent work on outcomes includes post-college civic engagement and graduate aspirations, enrolment, and attainment.

 

Tea and coffee will be available. Please help us to reduce waste and bring your own mug if you can.

 

This event is free and open to all to attend.