Abstract
The numerous benefits of service-learning and volunteerism are widely documented in the engagement literature; however, the exact nature of the impact of the type of engagement on prosocial behavior in college graduates is less well understood. In order to shed light on these impacts, a survey was sent to Ohio University alumni over several years. The results from 1257 observations show the statistically significant impact of service-learning and volunteerism on future volunteer activity and attitudes about college engagement. Service-learners reported statistically higher levels of intercultural understanding, career goal clarification, connection to region, skill acquisition, and personal and professional growth compared to volunteers. Whether or not alumni participated in service-learning and volunteerism in college, a majority of alumni rated community engagement in college to be very important or extremely important. Their views on the importance of community engagement were statistically significant predictors of future volunteerism and alumni activity.