Development Summary
Release date: 03-27-2015
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New Data Fields
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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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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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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:
To support the redirect URL feature, the following onscreen display changes have been made:
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Bugs & Fixes
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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)
Db Value | Visa Type | Residency? | Description |
OTHR | Other | No
| May or may not be allowed to establish residency. Requires documentation |
From Area A Residency Logic: Step 6
6 | Does the student have a visa that | visa_type has YES in 'Residency?’ | Class A2 | Class A0 |
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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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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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New accessibility policies and processes have been implemented to ensure all new and existing development that existing features and new development, meets 508 compliance standards from design to regression, testing scripts to release. In addition we've committed to doing a complete Accessibility review to determine a....Accessibility Requirements are applicable to the following OpenCCCApply applications:
- Create Account
- Apply
- BOG
- International
508 Compliance AuditThe CCCTC is undergoing a 508 Compliance audit
508 Compliance Audit
OpenCCCApply is currently undergoing a routine 508 Compliance Audit by the State of California. Deficiencies outlined by the audit will be developed in priority order. Early results from the 508 audit have allowed us to expedite a series of fixes to several key issues that were preventing students using certain browser/identified when using specific browser + screen reader combinations from completing and submitting an application. The changes include:
Session Expiration / Time-Out Window
Issues with the High School and College School Finder Tools not guiding sight-impaired applicants through the process of finding their high school from the list.
Solution: The English and Spanish language hover help was changed to be more descriptive and provide navigational instructions
Problems with certain screen readers reading Hover Help and Error Messages
Solution: We've re-designed the error messages
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. To address these issues, we have defined browser/operating systems + screen reader combinations that we support and recommend for the best user experience.
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Accessibility Issues Fixed - February 2015 Release
On February 19, 2015, the following changes were made to the Standard and BOG applications to address accessibility issues identified in the 508 compliance audit:
- Re-factored the Session Time-Out Box for supported screen readers for OpenCCC Account creation and OpenCCCApply applications
- Fixed issues with the college/university and high school School Finder tool with supported screen readers
- Re-factored error validation pop-ups for readability with supported screen readers
- Fixed navigation tab indicators (green check mark indicators) to be picked up and read by supported screen readers
- Revised the hover help for the college/university and high school School Finder tool in English and Spanish
- Fixed the hover help for the Needs & Interest Page:'Financial Assistance' field in English & Spanish
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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:
JAWS/Windows: IE 11, Firefox, and Chrome
VoiceOver/OS X: Safari, Firefox, and Chrome
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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:
JAWS / Windows: IE 11, Firefox, and Chrome
VoiceOver / OS X: Safari, Firefox, and Chrome
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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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