Members of the academic community are given to attending meetings and conferences.
Usage notes: usually used after be, as in the example
given to (something)
Inclined or likely to do something or behave a certain way. Don't worry, she's always been given to overreacting.The comedian is given to making lots of posts on social media.He's given to hyperbole, so don't get too excited.
given to
Tending toward, inclined to, as in She was given to eating crackers in bed. [Late 1500s]