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April 3, 2025
The UCM Plan Enhancement project team is pleased to share the UCM Plan go-live is Monday, April 14, 2025. On this date, the system will be available with all planned enhancements fully implemented. To prepare for the transition, the system will be completely offline on Friday, April 11, to allow...
April 2, 2025
Effective immediately, the Division of Finance and Administration has centralized a number of departments to streamline purchasing and travel processes, ensuring greater efficiency, policy compliance, and enhanced customer service across the university. As part of this effort, areas of...
March 20, 2025
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...
March 17, 2025
The UCM Plan Enhancement project team is excited to announce that UCM Plan Go-Live is this Friday, March 21! As we approach the launch of the enhanced system, please review the following key updates and advisories to help you prepare: Key Dates to Know Now through Wednesday, March 19:...
March 13, 2025
Updates regarding next steps in budget reduction planning for the coming fiscal year from Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost Betsy Dumont and Vice Chancellor for Planning and Budget & Chief Financial Officer Kurt schnier.
March 4, 2025
As we approach the March 21 go-live date, note the following training updates and advisories. This Week: Various Trainings Sessions Invitations have been sent out for the following training sessions: UCM Plan Enhancement Supplemental Training Mon Mar 3...
February 24, 2025
As we approach the March 21 go-live date, note the following training updates and date advisories. Training Updates In preparation for next week’s sessions, the UCM Plan SmartView Training recording is now available in the UC Learning Center (click HERE). We encourage you to review the...
February 13, 2025
With UAT testing successfully completed, we’re excited to share key updates on the UCM Plan Enhancement project, including new training opportunities and upcoming system changes as we approach the March 21 go-live. Training Updates March Training Sessions: Additional Zoom-based training...
February 10, 2025
As a follow up to the Dec 19 message regarding UCM Plan Enhancement Project: Latest Developments, note the following updates and changes that will impact various administrative staff as part of the UCM Plan Enhancement Project: Test Environment Access: Reviewed with department financial...
February 6, 2025
As a follow up to the Dec 19 message regarding UCM Plan Enhancement Project: Latest Developments, note the following updates and changes that will impact Research Administrators (RAs) as part of the UCM Plan Enhancement Project: SmartView Task-Level Data Removal: Task-level data reporting...
January 31, 2025
Effective February 1, 2025, all requisitions for design and construction duly executed agreements—regardless of dollar value—will be submitted by Planning, Design & Construction Management (PDCM).
January 23, 2025
In preparation for the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, UC Merced Financial & Accounting Services has established the following deadlines to ensure timely review and submission of items and processes critical to closing the fiscal year.