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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

The OpenCCCApply A new downloadable data field is available from the Standard, BOG Fee Waiver, and International submitted applications have tables.  Through an updated web services service that can capture the applicant's IP address and store it in the CCC Tech Center submitted applications database. The ip_address field 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 ip_address (hidden) field.  (Steering approved change request CR 2014-56) Application table & CCCDB:an optional download field and is not displayed to the applicant. The Privacy Policy has been amended and approved by the CCCCO to disclose that the OpenCCCApply application will now be collecting the user's ip address upon submission (after giving consent). The ip_address field is now available in the following db tables:   

submitted_applications table: ip_address field
bogfw_application table: ip_address field
submitted_intl_application table: ip_address 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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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)  

Db ValueVisa
Type
Residency?Description

OTHR

Other

No

 

May or may not be allowed to establish residency. Requires documentation
(proof beyond self-reported data).

From Area A Residency Logic: Step 6

6

Does the student have a visa that
allows residency to be established?

visa_type has YES in 'Residency?’
column of Table F.

Class A2
set flag 51

Class A0
and
set flag 48
if visaType = B, 
B1, or B2

 

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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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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.


CCCApply College Support Email:  cccapply@openccc.zendesk.com 
 
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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

 

CR StatusDESCRIPTIONRELEASE DATETYPE
Approved2014-06: Restrict Concurrent Enrollment Status for Applicants Over Age 22MARCH 2015Error Validation
Approved2014-06: Remove HS Completion Date Fields for Concurrent HS/College Enrollment & HS Ed LevelsMARCH 2015Error Validation
Approved2014-40: OpenCCC Message to Student About UnSubmitted In-progress ApplicationUnder-developmentSystem-generated
Deferred*2014-48 Residency Issue with DACA Worker Status - XapWork-aroundSupplemental Question
Approved2014-52: Enrollment Campaign TrackingMARCHNew Data Field
Deferred - uPortal2014-53: Auto-population for Standard App / uPortalUnder-development 
Approved2014-56: Capture IP Address on Submitted ApplicationsMARCHNew Data Field
Approved2014-60: Revise Error Message Language: Under 13 Age RestrictionMARCHText / Language
Approved2014-62: Add CapTel Field for Hearing Impaired - Disability ComplianceUnder-developmentNew Data Field
Approved2014-64: Create New App-LookUp Report for DOB12/5/2014 
Approved2014-65: Revise Error Checking in Date Stay Begin in CAMARCHError Validation
Deferred - uPortal2014-67: Add Social Media Connections to OpenCCC Account Creation  
Approved2014-71: Foster Youth Error in Area B Logic Not EndingMARCHLogic
Deferred - uPortal2014-74: Add Link Between OpenCCC and My Applications  
Approved2014-75: CCCID On The My Applications Page (Header Upper Right Next to Student Name)Under-development 
Approved2014-77: Spanish Hover Help Missing from OpenCCC Account CreationMARCHText / Language
Approved2014-78: Add Currency Formatter to BOG App Download FormatUnder-developmentDownloads
Approved2014-79: Add validation for High School Completion Date fieldMARCHError Validation
Approved2015-01: OpenCCC Account Creation Confirmation EmailUnder-developmentSystem-generated
Deferred2015-02: Create a Compliant Paper ApplicationMay 2015Text / Language
Approved2015-03: Submitted Application Confirmation EmailUnder-developmentSystem-generated
Approved2015-04: Add System Requirements & Support Browsers Info to Accessibility PageUnder-developmentText / Language
NEW2015-05: Add AS-T and AA-T to the Award Types Field  
NEW2015-06: Revise Foster Youth Language in Apply per MIS/Legislature  
NEW2014-76: Add Alternate (Preferred) Name Field to OpenCCC Account for Transgender  
NEW2014-80: Add Transgender to Gender Field  
NEW2014-81: Develop Generic Financial Aid Online Application  
ApprovedCustom Re-direct URL After Submission  
NEWAdd "No First Name" to DD, FS,  
NEWAdd language to the Alien Reg field to include USCIS as interchangeable  
NEWAsk Steering - How are single-name students (Cher, Madonna) handled relative to MIS reporting?  

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