Development Summary

Release date:  03-27-2015

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Standard Application

New Data Fields
Bug Fixes
Residency & Validation Logic
Education Page
Steering Change Requests

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Security

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New Data Fields

Two new optional data fields have been added to the Apply (standard), BOG, and International applications for download. Both of these new fields were the result of change requests that were submitted to the CCCApply Steering Committee and approved for development. Colleges can choose to include these fields in their download files; the addition of these fields will not affect your existing download file by following the links to the technical release notes and instructions.  The download client transfer jar file will also need to be updated.
  

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The OpenCCCApply Standard, BOG Fee Waiver, and International applications have been updated to capture up to three different campaign URL key/value pairs via: campaign1=x, campaign2=y, and campaign3=z (where x, y, and z are set to the name of your specific campaign). 

For example, when you provide an application URL link that includes the campaign value such as this one:https://www.opencccapply.net/cccapply-welcome?cccMisCode=231&campaign1=x   

The "x" value is stored in the CCC Tech Center database and is available for download. The data dictionaries (application (Standard and International) and bogfw_application tables) and Download client have been updated to include the new campaign1, campaign2, and campaign3 (hidden) fields. (Steering approved change request 2014-52)

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 A new configurable redirect URL feature is now available that, upon student submission of the OpenCCCApply Standard or International application, opens a new browser tab to the specified URL. The new redirect URL feature allows colleges to:

• • Provide a seamless student applicant experience within the college context
  • Capture the student applicant's encrypted CCCID, which can then be decrypted for download into the SIS

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• • The OpenCCCApply Standard application Confirmation page now displays a "Continue" button instead of "Finish"
  • The Special Links and Opportunities page now displays a "Sign Out & Finish" text and button instead of "Sign Out"
    
    

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Bugs Bugs

Bugs & Fixes

Session Timeout & Screen Readers

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Resume Application to Last Saved Page

OpenCCCApply My Applications Page: When you click the Resume button to resume a previously-started Standard application, focus is returned to the application page where you left off instead of the Introduction page. 
 

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Single-sign on and application time-out functionality have been updated so that when your Standard an application session times out, clicking the Return link directs you to the OpenCCC Account Log-In page instead of the Logout Success page.

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Colleges are reporting that the question/field for "When did your stay begin in California" has error checking that is preventing students from applying for late-starting courses on their campus.  The The solution was to fix the third validation check on the field <residency:ca_stay_began)> to check the date entered against the <CURRENT DATE> current date instead of the <RDD>. 
Solution: Replace the final field error validation (residency:ca_stay_began) to check date entered against the <CURRENT DATE> <current_date> instead of the <RDD>. 

Example: Student A arrived in CA after the start of the Term <RDD> but is here now. She is applying to College for a late-starting course. By changing the validation to check against the <Current Date>, she will be able to apply without being refused or forced to use false dates.

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to College for a late-starting course. By changing the validation to check against the current date, she will be able to apply without being refused or forced to use false dates.

Fix Validation for Visa Type "Other" in Visa Types Table - Logic Bug Fix

The eligibility status for Visa type "Other" was changed from No to Yes in the Visa Types (Table F), which will set Class A2 and flag 51 in 51in Step 6 of the Area A residency logic. Flag 51 will alert Admissions that the applicant's Visa Type may or may not establish residency and that futher proof, beyond self-reported data, is required. 

From Visa Types Table (Table F)  

From Area A Residency Logic: Step 6

Bugs Fixed Bugs in Residency Area B Logic - Out of State & Foster Youth 

Fixed bug in Step 1 of the logic. New logic: If answer is "If No", then set B0 and continue to Step 2.
Fixed bug in Step 4 of the logic. New logic: If answer is "If No", then set B0 and end logic. The status for that area would be B0. If answer is "If Yes", then set Class B2 and go to step 5.

Residency Area B from OpenCCCApply Submission Calculations Service Specification

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Per federal privacy laws (COPPA) it is unlawful for persons under the age of 13 to create an online account and submit/provide personal information online. Though CCCApply prevents applicants under age 13 to create an account, the existing error message that is present is ambiguous, and according to one college "opens the door for dishonesty by the applicant to get past the question and continue on". The language of the error message should be revised for clarity and should cite federal privacy legislation.

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New services are available to support colleges live on the OpenCCCApply applications. For issues with application bugs, access to staff tools, and other implementation issues, we have added a full-time support technician and have expanded our Xerox Support Help Desk to serve colleges calling in to support their students. 

NEW College Support Email
To provide a second level of technical support we have created a designated email to respond to issues and incidents, such as bugs, access issues, and other technical problems. Response to incoming requests for support will be answered within one business day, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm PST.

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