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Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Dr. Britt Davis is charged with maintaining a strategic vision for the focus and efforts within ������Ƶ’s Advancement Department, which includes designing, planning, and leading philanthropic programming to enhance the university’s vision of being a leader in transformative education.

As a member of the President’s Council, Davis develops partnerships across campus and among alumni, as well as with parents and friends of the university to identify, engage, and cultivate current and future donor partners. He also manages dynamic and relevant alumni programming. Davis works closely with President Clemo, members of the President’s Council, academic deans, and members of the ������Ƶ Board of Trustees to make informed decisions in fulfillment of the university’s mission.

Davis joined the ������Ƶ team in November 2024 after 17 years with Campbell University in North Carolina, where he led university fundraising, alumni engagement, communications, and government relations. During his tenure as Campbell’s Vice President for Advancement, his team completed two major capital campaigns that supported the creation of three new schools: medicine (2013), engineering (2016), and nursing (2016). From 2011 to 2024, Davis’s advancement leadership helped secure more than $280 million in gift commitments for capital projects, endowed scholarships, special programming, and other needs.

Davis holds a BS in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from George Mason University, as well as a Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) from Valdosta State University.

Executive Vice President & Senior Advisor to the President

In this role Dr. Das is responsible for providing high quality, efficient, and effective service and support to the campus community. In addition, he ensures that the University’s essential resources: its people, facilities, financial assets, systems and information and data are effectively and productively managed.

Dr. Das provides leadership for Offices of Assessment, Accreditation, and Institutional Research helping with planning and resources; Talent, Culture & Human Resources;  Academic & Career Advisement; Student Persistence & Accessibility Services; Strategic Enrollment Management and Admissions; International Student Services & Global Engagement; and Title III Grant.

Prior to joining D’Youville, Dr. Das served as Associate Dean in the School of Education for the State University of New York at Oswego, 25 years at Ohio State University, serving in multiple positions including, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Programs at the Fisher College of Business School, Director of Undergraduate and Graduate services, and Manager for Quality Data Reporting for the College of Education.

Dr. Das earned B.S. (Honors) in Anthropology and M.S. in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Delhi. Additionally, he earned a MA and holds an ABD from The Ohio State University in Anthropology. He earned his doctorate (Ed.D.) from D’Youville University.

Vice President for Student Affairs

Dr. Benjamin Grant, widely known as “BG,” is an innovative higher education leader recognized for advancing student success through bold strategy, cultural transformation, and a deep commitment to access and opportunity. With a career spanning multiple decades, Grant has built a reputation for challenging traditional models of student development while designing systems responsive to today’s learners.

At the core of his work is the belief that higher education must be both rigorous and relevant, preparing students to thrive in real-world environments. He has led intentional culture shifts at four institutions, aligning student affairs, academic priorities, and institutional strategy to create cohesive, student-centered ecosystems.

Since joining D’Youville University in 2018, Grant has expanded his influence as a strategic leader and institutional collaborator. Known for operating across traditional silos, he contributes to university-wide initiatives and partners with executive leadership on enrollment strategy, student experience, and institutional positioning. His work emphasizes integrated student support and scalable models that improve retention, satisfaction, and long-term success.

Grant holds a Bachelor of Professional Studies from Paul Smith’s College, a Master of Science from SUNY Buffalo State University, and a Doctor of Education from D’Youville University. His doctoral research examined how institutions can leverage elements of neoliberalism to sustain liberal education in a changing landscape.

In 2022, he was selected as an American Council on Education Fellow, one of the nation’s premier leadership development programs for higher education executives, where he focused on institutional advancement, shared governance, and executive leadership. 

Grant is widely regarded as a forward-thinking voice in higher education, committed to environments where students are supported, challenged, and positioned to succeed.

Chief of Staff & AVP for Operations

As Chief of Staff and AVP for Operations, Jason MacLeod oversees all President’s Office staff and manages presidential communications and relations with the Board of Trustees. He also oversees the areas of marketing, facilities services, capital projects design, and construction, food services, and campus safety. Since March 2020, Dr. MacLeod served as the COVID-19 Compliance Officer for D’Youville, managing COVID-19 compliance, regulations, and communications.

MacLeod lived and worked in Wuhan, China for three years prior to coming to D’Youville, while completing his PhD at Central China Normal University. He holds a PhD in educational technology, as well as an MBA in business administration and a BS in Technology Management and Facilities Planning from the State University of New York at Oswego.

In addition to his primary duties at D’Youville, MacLeod is the co-director of a 3-year Department of Education grant aimed at teaching secondary teachers geospatial information systems technology, and he is an adjunct professor in the Doctor of Educational Leadership Program at D’Youville.

Chief Enrollment Strategist

Dr. David Mee serves D’Youville University as Chief Enrollment Strategist.  David is a seasoned University Vice President with nearly 40 years of leadership experience in higher education. Recognized for his ability to drive enrollment and revenue, he specializes in building student recruitment plans, staff development, university administration, campus collaboration, and strategic marketing and branding…all with a focus on enrollment growth and student success. 

Throughout his career, David has served as a trusted consultant and advisor to over 70 colleges and universities across the country.

David earned his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership and Professional Practice.

A native of Rochester, New York, David and his wife, Laura, are the parents of two adult daughters.