Development Summary
Release date: 03-27-2015
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Steering Committee Change Requests
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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.
IP Address Capture FieldAnchor capture-ip capture-ip
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Enrollment Campaign Tracking Field Anchor campaign-fields campaign-fields
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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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)
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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 |
Bugs Fixed in Residency Area B Logic - Out of State & Foster Youth Anchor foster foster
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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- 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:
The logic around the Session Time-Out functionality has been enhanced to ensure that students using a screen reader for the OpenCCC Account creation and the OpenCCCApply applications have a clear understanding of when the Session Time-Out has begun and can very easily continue in their session or opt to sign out.
Ease of Use in the School Finder Tool with Screen Readers
New development was implemented to enhance the use of the High School and College School Finder tool to ensure the student has a seamless experience if using a screen reader.
Navigation Tab Indicators (Green Check Marks) in the Standard, BOG and International applications are now consistently picked up and read by screen readers.
New Hover Help Implemented to Help with Easability for Accessibility Purposes
We implemented the following hover help for students using screenreaders:
- Revised hover help messages were added to the College/University and High School/Homeschool School Finder tools to provide clarity and ease-of-use.
- Hover help messages were added in the “Needs & Interest Page"
- The Financial Assistance hover help was enhanced to ensure instructions are clear and easily understood to users utilizing a screenreader.
New logic was introduced for Error Validation Pop-Up Readability with Screen Readers
Screen readers now read all error validations and help pop-ups that appear during the application.
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A new testing environment is being developed to replace our existing QA environment. This site will mirror the production site at all times to ensure continuity for testing and college implementations. | Download-client | Download-client | Upgraded Download ClientNeed note here We hope to have this new site operational in conjunction with the International application roll-out in late April or early May.
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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.
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To better support Colleges Live on the OpenCCCApply applications, a new college support technician and designated IT support email address have been implemented to track issues and back up our Xerox Help Desk Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm. Exclusively for college staff to report access issues, submit bugs, or request help for students using OpenCCC and CCCApply applications. Incoming requests will be responded to within one business day, Monday - through Friday, between the hours of 8:00am - 4:00pm PST.
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CCApply 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 new online self-help community is being implmented developed for CCC colleges and staff. The site will be pre-populated with official support and approved 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 postsprovide a venue for colleges to receive systems maintenance alerts, submit bugs and change requests, and obtain work-arounds for known issues relative to the OpenCCC Account system and the OpenCCCApply online admissions applications. . Stay tuned for an update on CCCTechnology.info - coming soon! |
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