[UCRDBR] UCPath Notice: July 2025 Project Release Update

[Departmental Benefits Representatives]

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June 23, 2025

To:
Department Benefits Representatives (DBRs)
From:
Central HR Benefits Office on behalf of the UCPath Center
Re:
UCPath Notice: July 2025 Project Release Update

DBRs, please share this information via your internal listserv.  Do not reply to this email.  Please
send a separate email with questions to benefits at ucr.edu<mailto:benefits at ucr.edu>.

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This message serves as a reminder about the upcoming July 14, 2025, UCPath release, which includes a redesigned portal experience, PeopleSoft system upgrades and benefits self-service enhancements. Several additional projects are also included in this release but will follow separate implementation timelines.

Key Impacts:

  *   System downtime: UCPath will be unavailable from Friday, July 11 at 12:00 PM through Monday, July 14 at 6:00 AM
  *   New UCPath: Users will see a modernized interface with improved navigation and mobile access
  *   Improved benefits enrollment: A guided life event process and downloadable benefits summaries will be introduced
  *   Bookmarks: Due to back-end URL changes, users must update any browser bookmarks previously saved


  1.  UCPath Gets a New Look

UCPath will have a refreshed, modern look designed to provide a cleaner and more intuitive experience for all users.

Key Highlights:

  *   Top Navigation: The previous left-hand menu has been replaced with a streamlined top navigation bar that aligns with UC's digital brand
  *   New Sub Pages: Employees will see pages for Personal Information, Income & Taxes, Benefits & Retirement, Accruals & Leaves
  *   Manager Hub: The new Manager Hub provides a centralized view for managers to access team information quickly
  *   Transactor Hub: Transactors will access a new Transactor Hub, consolidating their tools in one place
  *   Mobile-Friendly: The new layout offers improved functionality across desktop and mobile devices
  *   Alerts & Notices: The new alerts section supports multiple messages with clearer formatting


  1.  PeopleSoft System Upgrade

The July release includes technical upgrades that improve performance, compliance and accessibility:


  *   PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) upgraded from Image 47 to Image 49
  *   PeopleTools upgraded from 8.60.13 to 8.61.11
  *   MuleSoft upgraded to support JDK 17

Key Highlights:

  *   Search Improvements: UCPath now uses OpenSearch with clearer page titles, making it easier to find what you need
  *   Denied Transactions: Denied Manage Human Resources transactions are now viewable in the Organizational Relationship section; no separate Cognos report needed
  *   View History Button: Users can toggle between current and historical job data directly from search results


  1.  New Benefits Enhancements

As part of the Improve Self-Service project, employees will experience a more intuitive and accessible benefits enrollment process:

Key Highlights:

  *   Life Event Enrollment Guides: New step-by-step Activity Guides walk employees through benefit enrollments
  *   Benefits Confirmation Statement: Employees can view and download their benefits summary after enrollment is complete

Implementation Reminders for July 14 Go-Live
*         A final go/no-go decision is scheduled for July 2, 2025
*         UCPath system downtime begins Friday, July 11 at 12:00 PM and ends Monday, July 14 at 6:00 AM

Resources:

  *   [pptx icon]  July 2025 Release - Overview<https://ucofficeofthepresident.sharepoint.com/:p:/r/sites/ImproveSelfService-Mgr-EE/Shared%20Documents/Training-Change%20Management/Change%20Management/July%202025%20Release%20-%20Overview.pptx?d=w91e39db1cf614661ac46db952686bec9&csf=1&web=1&e=a94FZy>
  *   [Folder icon]  New UCPath - Communications Tool Kit<https://ucofficeofthepresident.sharepoint.com/:f:/r/sites/ImproveSelfService-Mgr-EE/Shared%20Documents/Training-Change%20Management/Change%20Management/New%20UCPath%20-%20Communications%20Tool%20Kit?csf=1&web=1&e=L71fpc>


  1.  Other July 2025 Projects (Separate Timelines)
These projects are part of the July release but go live on different dates and do not require UCPath downtime:

Oracle financial support - UC Santa Barbara

  *   Go-live date: July 5, 2025
  *   UCPath will implement the "standard package" for payroll and general ledger integration to support UCSB's transition to Oracle Cloud Financials (OCF)

GL updates - UCLA

  *   Go-live date: July 5, 2025
  *   UCPath will streamline UCLA's local GAEL (General Automobile & Employment Practice Liability) assessment process by simplifying rate structures, reducing GAEL codes and improving financial efficiency
  *   The update also includes GL mapping to support the UCLA Medical Center's OSHPD reporting requirements

Expanded Sick Leave policy (Phase 2)

  *   Go-live date: Post-July 14, 2025
  *   UCPath will implement a new sick leave bank and expand protected sick leave eligibility for select employee groups
  *   Phase 2 focuses on the academic bank's eligible population and supports compliance with the updated UC systemwide policy

Please contact the UCPath Center should you have any questions.

UCPath
(855) 982-7284
Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ucpath.universityofcalifornia.edu<https://ucpath.universityofcalifornia.edu/>

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