We are sharing important updates related to the UCM Plan Enhancement project, including upcoming process changes, and system availability. While certain elements of the project are progressing as planned, others require additional effort on the implementation teams to ensure a smooth and stable rollout. We appreciate your continued patience and support as we work to deliver a system that meets the needs of the campus community.
PPM Budgeting Process Enhancements – Effective Friday March 21
Beginning Friday, March 21, enhancements to the PPM budgeting process will be in effect. Reporting will continue to be available through the recently enhanced UCM Faculty Portfolio Report.
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UCM Faculty Portfolio Report Access
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Navigation: Oracle → Others → Financial Reporting Center → Search “UCM Faculty Portfolio Report” → Click the “All” button
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Updated training materials will be shared in a separate communication
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Updated Forms Required Starting March 21
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Updated New Project Request (NPR) form and Budget Modification form are now available.
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All submissions must use these updated forms beginning March 21. Submissions using prior versions will be returned for revision.
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UCM Plan / EPM Redesign – Launch is Adjusted
The UCM Plan / EPM redesign launch has been tentatively adjusted with an estimated delay of one week. A confirmed go-live date will be communicated next week. Note the following:
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The system remains available for data retrieval and reporting
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The freeze on budget requests remains in place
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Approval and completion of access requests continue to be paused (requests may still be submitted here)
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Hypercare Support:
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A UCM Plan/EPM Resource Hub Teams channel will be launched when the system is live; invitations will follow
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Hypercare Office Hours are paused until go-live
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Next Steps and Support
We encourage users to continue reviewing the available training materials to prepare for the upcoming changes. Additional updates will be shared as new information becomes available, with latest resources and information posted on our UCM Plan Enhancement website. If you have any questions or need support, please contact us at dofa@ucmerced.edu.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we move forward with these enhancements. Your collaboration and flexibility are critical to ensuring long-term improvements to our financial systems and processes.
