Development Summary

Release date:  03-27-2015

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Standard Application
 

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New Data Fields

New optional downloadable data fields have been added to the Apply (standard), BOG, and International applications. These new fields are 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 or not; the addition of these fields will not affect your existing download files. For information on adding fields to your Download files,  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 Standard, BOG, and International applications have been updated to capture hidden tracking fields for colleges that want to track enrollment campaigns for research purposes. Up to three different URL key/value pairs can be integrated into each application 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 submitted_applications database and downloaded through your job and format XML files. The Application data dictionaries and the Download client have been updated to include the new <campaign1>, <campaign2>, and <campaign3> (hidden) fields. For information on adding the new campaign fields to your existing download file, please refer to the Downloads section of the new OpenCCCApply Online User Guide.

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Anchor URL-redirect URL-redirect Re-Direct URL A new configurable redirect URL feature is under-development, upon submission of a Standard or International application, opens a new browser tab to a specified URL. The redirect URL feature will allow 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 To support the redirect URL feature, the following onscreen display changes have been made: During the application submission process, the Confirmation page now displays a "Continue" button instead of "Finish" The Special Links and Opportunities page now displays a "Sign Out & Finish" text button instead of "Sign Out"

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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 during OpenCCC Account Creation, or during the Standard, BOG, or International application process 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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Anchor supported supported For the best user experience, the CCC Technology Center recommends using the following browser + screen reader combinations when creating an OpenCCC Account and applying to a California Community College using the OpenCCCApply Standard, BOG and International online admissions applications:      Operation System Browser + Screen Reader Combination Windows Fire Fox / JAWS OSX Safari + VoiceOver Windows Chrome + NVDA (Open-source)

Accessibility Issues Fixed - February 2015 Release

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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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Steering Committee Change Requests

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