UCPath Projects: June Release

The 2023 UCPath June Release will launch the following projects in the UCPath system on June 20, 2023: Lived Name, Manage Job, and the Annual UCPath Upgrade. We strongly recommend reviewing the project spaces and review all demos to develop a better understanding of the changes that are coming to the UCPath system.

Lived Name

The Lived Name project will update the Name field in the UCPath system to show an employee's self-chosen name, in partnership with the Gender Recognition and Lived Name Policy.

What's coming?	What are some important considerations?	Who will be impacted?
The Name field in UCPath will show the employee's self-chosen name View the UCPath Page Labels for Lived Name Guide here.	You may see an employee's legal name or receive a legal name from an external vendor. Always refer to employees by the name provided in the Name field in UCPath. Remember to be mindful and familiarize yourself with the Lived Name Terms and Definitions. Transactors should search for employees using the EMPLID (Employee ID) to mitigate the risk around transaction validation. View the Searching for Employees in UCPath visual graphic here.	All UCPath transactors

View the full Lived Name project space here.

Manage Job Tile

Phase 1 of the Replace PayPath project will feature the new Manage Job tile, which will provide a modernized solution to accurately and reliably process job data information directly in UCPath.

What's coming?	What will remain the same?	Who will be impacted?
The Manage Job tile will have improved Job Data display and new search and page display options to improve data validation Provides a modernized solution to accurately and reliably process job data information directly in UCPath	If you currently have access to PayPath pages today, continue to use PayPath and Smart HR Templates until pilot phase is complete	All current PayPath transactors will be able to see the Manage Job tile as a view-only page Early adopters from Central Offices will be able to transact using the Manage Job tile functionality before all transactors can transact within the tile Local leadership will determine the right opportunity to release the Manage Job tile to all transactors

View the full Manage Job tile (Replace PayPath) project space here.

Annual UCPath Upgrade

The Annual UCPath Upgrade will deploy the latest PeopleSoft HCM software, PUM 44 and Tools 8.6, to the UCPath system.

What's coming?	Who will be impacted?
A new Fluid interface with a color scheme that helps with visual accessibility A new Quick Access Bar with icons for Recently Visited pages, Favorites, and Global Search functionality A new Homepage selector to toggle between PeopleSoft Homepages (WFA and General Ledger) Label changes: the Transaction Status page will now be called Smart HR Transaction Status (Navigation: Main Menu > PeopleSoft Homepage > Workforce Administration > Smart HR Template > Smart HR Transaction Status)	All UCPath transactors

View the full Annual UCPath Upgrade project space here.

Cutover Schedule

The UCPath system will be unavailable from Friday, June 16 @ 3:00 pm – Monday, June 19 @ 9:00 pm in order to implement the June Release projects. During the scheduled downtime, employees, managers, and transactors will not have access to the system. Please plan for this downtime and complete necessary UCPath activities prior to the outage.

What do I need to do to prepare for the cutover?

Clear backlog of Pending AWE Transactions by Monday, June 12, EOD

There are currently over 2000+ transactions that are in a Pending Approval status. Many of these transactions are old and likely need to be cancelled. Transactions pending approval must be approved or cancelled by June 12, 2023 EOD (end of day). Review Guidance & Instructions for Department Transactors here.

Keep a manual record of all UCPath transactions entered from June 1 – June 12

Transactors will need to plan to keep a manual record of all UCPath transactions entered between June 1, 2023 to June 12, 2023 as part of UCPath's contingency plan, in case a backup will need to be restored.

Be aware of the UCPath System Downtime

During the scheduled downtime from Friday, June 16 at 3:00 pm to Monday, June 19 at 9:00 pm, employees, managers, and transactors will not have access to the system. Please plan for this downtime and complete necessary UCPath activities prior to the outage.

Note: There is no change in supported web browsers due to the June Release.

What is UCPC's cutover timeline?

The following chart below shows UCPath Center's plan for the cutover session.

Transactor Support

UCPath Projects: June Release Topic Based Zoom

The UCPath Projects: June Release Topic Based Zoom was held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. Watch the recorded session here or on our Review & Reinforcements page:

View the PowerPoint slides here.

June Release Drop-In Office Hours

After go-live, drop in to our June Release Office Hours and bring any questions you may have about the June Release projects.

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Monday, June 20 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Zoom Link Add to Outlook Calendar Add to Google Calendar	Tuesday, June 21 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Zoom Link Add to Outlook Calendar Add to Google Calendar	Wednesday, June 22 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Zoom Link Add to Outlook Calendar Add to Google Calendar	Monday, July 10 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Zoom Link Add to Outlook Calendar Add to Google Calendar