Ray Belton, Southern Universityâs president-chancellor, plans to retire in 2022 Southern University President-Chancellor Ray Belton takes a picture with the Board of Supervisors after announcing his retirement. (JC Canicosa/Louisiana Illuminator) After seven years as the Southern University systemâs president-chancellor, Ray Belton announced to the Southern University Board of Supervisors Friday morning he will retire in the fall of 2022. âThis is a good day, Iâve been truly blessed,â Belton said during the meeting. Belton said he took on the role as president-cha...