As previously communicated on August 27, 2026, UC Merced will be transitioning to a new effort reporting platform (ECC) on Thursday, September 10th, 2026. You have been identified as a Principal Investigator and are assigned the responsibilities explained below.
Action Required for all Principal Investigators:
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Review the training/reference material listed below before ECC launch on 9/10/2026:
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Certifying Project Statements in ECC - Video Presentation Video presentation that walks through the certification process in ECC
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ECC Quick Start Guide for Certifiers Explains how to complete certification processes in ECC at a high level
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ECC Detailed Guide for Certifiers Explains how to complete certification processes in ECC in detail
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Click here to log in to ECC. On Thursday, September 10, 2026, ECC will invite Principal Investigators via e-mail to login and begin certifying Summer 2026 Project Statements. Users are encouraged to log in to ECC any time before this date.
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Visit the ECC Self-Service Center by to find answers to frequently asked questions.
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Optional: Attend the virtual, drop-in office hour session on Thursday, September 10, 2026 between 9:00AM – 12:00PM; click here to join.
Please direct any questions about the ECC system launch initiative to the Project Portfolio Management (PPFM) team via e-mail, at PPFM@ucmerced.edu. Thank you for your attention and participation.
Sincerely,
Devan Hinojosa
Director, Project Portfolio Financial Management
