Joanne Race Borfitz of Norwich, N.Y., will join Colgate University as associate vice president of community relations and auxiliary services starting April 7.

Borfitz fills a new position created to manage Colgate's relationship with and investments in local and regional communities. She will also oversee the primary auxiliary operations of the university.

"Joanne is a proven collaborator with great appreciation for what makes Hamilton and central New York so special," said David Hale, vice president for finance and administration at Colgate. "She will hit the ground running as she helps us all ensure that Colgate continues to play a meaningful and appropriate role in the community."