| Feature Request | Affected Roles | Affected Policies |
|---|---|---|
| The system now has the functionality to send a notification to the campus Intellectual Property office specified by a parameter when a new activity includes a “Yes” response to any IP question on the Enter an Activity form. [UCOATS Feature 09.024] |
N/A |
N/A |
| Enhanced form validation now provides clearer guidance regarding required responses. Completed fields show a checkmark, formatting errors now include specific messages, and missing fields are highlighted with a red outline and a summary list at the top of the form. [UCOATS Feature 09.001] |
Faculty, Historical Data Manager |
All |
| When faculty log into the system for the first time in a new fiscal year, they will be prompted with an option to copy Category 2 and 3 activities from the previous fiscal year. [UCOATS Feature 09.013] |
Faculty |
All |
| Bug | Affected Roles | Affected Policies |
|---|---|---|
| Corrected an issue where the system message generated during faculty separation reported the wrong fiscal year. The message now accurately reflects the faculty member’s separation fiscal year. |
Reviewer |
N/A |
| Resolved a bug that prevented separating faculty who had a “Not Submitted” Annual Certification for the next fiscal year. | Reviewer | N/A |
| Notice | Affected Roles | Affected Policies |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusting the label and organization of an approved Category I activity is not supported. Changes to earlier fiscal years are no longer allowed after release 8.84.0; faculty should document updates in an activity comment instead. |
Faculty |
All |