Development Summary

Release date:  03-27-2015

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Contents

Standard Application

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

BOG Application

International Application

Report Center Upgrade

Infrastructure

Accessibility

Support Services

Steering Committee Change Requests

 

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Standard Application
 

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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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IP Address Capture Field

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Enrollment Campaign Tracking Field 

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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Re-Direct URL

 A new configurable redirect URL feature is now available that, upon student submission of 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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Anchor redirect redirect Re-direct URL as a Supplemental Question The redirect URL feature is configured by implementing a supplemental question (in the Administrator) using a new EncryptedText XML attribute. The supplemental question is not displayed, but captures and encrypts the student's CCCID, which can then be decrypted after you run an OpenCCCApply Download to your SIS (where the format definitions XML file is configured to capture the new supplemental question field). The OpenCCCApply Standard Application Data Dictionary has been updated to include the new redirect_url field in the School table. Please contact the CCC Tech Center for assistance in implementing the redirect feature.

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Bugs & Fixes

Session Timeout & Screen Readers
Session Timeout Pop-Up: The session timeout message that displays after a certain period of inactivity for the Account Creation, OpenCCCApply Standard, and BOG Fee Waiver questions has been refactored to work correctly with the following screen reader/OS:web browser combinations:

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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 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

 

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Bugs Fixed 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.

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BOG Fee Waiver Application

Only Bug The following bug fixes were made to the BOG application that will carry over when the 2015-2016 BOG version is released next month. The bug fixes were: BOG Fee Waiver Fee Waiver application:

Fixed Display of Social Security Number from Edit Account/Mailing Information TabPage (BOG-278)
Social security numbers now correctly display on the Account/Mailing Information tab when you edit your OpenCCCApply Account to include a social security number.

 

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Anchor 2015-16BOG 2015-16BOG 2015 - 2016 BOG Application The CCCTC received the new 2015-16 BOG application from the Chancellor's Office on February 21, 2015; change requirements were completed and groomed for the development sprint which began on March 17. Sprints are three weeks in length, including the accessibility review. We anticipate the BOG application to be completed and released by the second week of April 2015. Changes include a new Method B Income Table (logic changes) and several text / language changes.

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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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New Get Satisfaction Site - 24/7 Online Support Community for California Community Colleges Similar to the student support community, CCCHelp.info, a second online self-help community is being implmented for colleges and staff. The site will be pre-populated with official support and technical FAQs designed to answer commonly asked questions, as well as allow college staff to submit a bug, search for answers to commonly asked application questions, and even support other colleges with information they've learned using a forum style comments and posts. Stay tuned for an update on CCCTechnology.info - coming soon!

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Change Requests

Status of Approved Requests

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