CCCApply Release 6.5.0 Summary Notes
Schedule
Description | Date & Time | Status |
|---|---|---|
Release No. | 6.5.0 | |
Pilot Release | 05.31.19 - 9:00AM PST | DONE |
Pilot Update | 06.21.19 - 9:00AM PST | DONE |
Production Release | 06.28.19 - 6:00PM PST | DONE |
Release Type | Maintenance Window | Major Release |
Scope
Description | Scope |
|---|---|
Applications | CCCApply Standard Application (Apply) |
Changes to Residency Logic | Yes |
Changes to Download Client | Yes - (Download Client Jar 6.5.0) |
Contents
- 1 Release Scope
- 2 Release Summary
- 3 CCCApply Noncredit Application
- 4 Noncredit Application: Key Features
- 5 Changes to the CCCApply Standard Application
- 6 Maintenance & Support Updates
- 7 Updates to the Spam Filter Web Service
- 8 Changes to the CCCApply Download Client
- 9 New & Changed Data Fields
- 10 Changes to the User Interface
- 11 Changes to "Glue for Apply" and the SuperGlue College Adapter
- 12 Data Dictionaries & Release Documentation
Release Scope
Change Requirement | Application | Notes & Change Request Docs |
|---|---|---|
CCCApply Noncredit Application (Production Release) | CCCApply Standard & Noncredit | |
CCCApply Redesign Project: Optional Needs & Interests Page | CCCApply Standard & Noncredit | See "Changes to the CCCApply Standard Application" section |
Approved Change Requests & Legal Updates | CCCApply Standard & Noncredit | See "Changes to the CCCApply Standard Application" section |
UPDATES: Spam Filter Web Service | CCCApply Standard & Noncredit | Model and User Interface Changes |
SuperGlue for International Application (Staging Table) | CCCApply International |
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Maintenance & Support: Java Upgrade | CCCApply Download Client | See "Maintenance & Support" section |
Bug Fixes | CCCApply Standard & Noncredit | See Bug Fixes in the "Maintenance & Support" section below |
Release Summary
The CCCApply v.6.5.0 Production release is scheduled for Friday, June 28 at 6:00 PM. The Production environment will be offline during the release. College staff can stay informed on the progress of release activities by following the CCCTC System Alerts page on CCCTechnology.info.
Schedule & Timeline
Pilot Release (30-Day Preview): May 31 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pilot Release Update: Friday, June 21 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Production Release: Friday, June 28 - 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm PST
Stay Informed during the release! Follow the "CCCApply System Alerts" page - and any other category, page or individual post, on CCCTechnology.info.
CCCApply Noncredit Application
Development is complete on the production version of the CCCApply Noncredit Application. Get started on implementation today: Noncredit Application Implementation Home.
Key messages:
Noncredit App pilot phase is complete! The college pilot project is complete for the year. Meeting minutes and zoom recordings can be found here: Noncredit Pilot Dashboard!
Production version is now available: The CCCApply Noncredit Application workflow is now available to all colleges.
Implementation & Support Services: Colleges ready to implement the Noncredit Application should reach out to the CCCTC Enabling Services team for support To get started, see the Noncredit Application Implementation Checklist and contact Enabling Services to schedule an implementation kick-off call.
Noncredit Apps in the Spam Filter
6.28.19 - During post production release testing, we noticed a number of Noncredit applications were getting suspended in the CCCApply spam filter. The reason for this is that they were submitted in under 90 seconds during testing. This is a confirmed trait associated with human spammers attempting to fraud our system through CCCApply. Please watch for this if you implement the Noncredit application at your college. If applications do get suspended please manage them in the Administrator spam filter.
About the Noncredit Application
The CCCApply Noncredit Application is a workflow path within the CCCApply Standard Application which only asks the questions required for students enrolling exclusively in noncredit courses at a California Community College. Developed to comply with the objectives outlined in Assembly Bill 3101, the new application path was designed to simplify the admission application process for the growing number of noncredit students across the system.
Development objectives for the new Noncredit Application include:
For students: Provide a simplified process for students enrolling exclusively in noncredit courses that does not require a residency determination status;
For colleges: Design a new workflow path specifically for noncredit students in a way that leverages existing technical and support services already in place for the Standard Application, and minimize the impact of implementation and support resources on both the college and the CCC Tech Center.
Colleges can also benefit from the shared backend tools and resources
Get Started on the Noncredit Application: Colleges that are interested in adopting the Noncredit Application should review the Noncredit Application Implementation Checklist and contact the CCCTC Enabling Services division to schedule an implementation kick-off meeting.
New Noncredit Application Features Added in the 6.5.0 Release
Feature Description | Release Notes |
|---|---|
New Application Type Display Setting Added to the Majors Table in the Administrator Implement an "Application Type" menu in the Majors module of the CCCApply Administrator to set the conditions of display for each individual "Intended Majors/Programs of Study" item in the CCCApply Standard & Noncredit Applications. | Need: Colleges need the ability to display different "Intended Majors/Programs of Study" in the Noncredit Application. Benefit: Colleges control if and when an individual major, course, or program of study displays in each application, even if the offering should appear in both applications. What: "Application Type" menu added to the Majors configuration module, which must be set for each individual major or program of study with one of the following settings:
Where is the feature configured? Majors/Programs are set up and maintained by an authorized college user in the Majors module in the CCCApply Administrator. Authorized users must complete setup tasks for both applications, even if you plan to display the same list of "Intended Majors/Programs of Study" for noncredit and standard end-users. Implementation support is available to colleges who plan to adopt the Noncredit Application. For setup steps, see the CCCApply Noncredit Implementation Guide or contact the CCCTC Enabling Services division to setup a "kick-off" meeting today. Requirement: To use the Noncredit Application, colleges MUST RECONFIGURE YOUR EXISTING "MAJORS" FILE even if you intended to display the same list of Majors/Programs in both applications. This setup task must be completed in order for any Majors/Programs to appear in the Noncredit Application. For setup steps, see the Noncredit Application Implementation Checklist. |
New Application Type Display Setting Added to the Supplemental Questions Module in the Administrator Implement an "Application Type" setting in the Supplemental Questions module of the CCCApply Administrator to set the conditions of display for each page of Supplemental Questions that should be active/display in the CCCApply Standard & Noncredit Applications. | Need: Colleges using the Noncredit Application need the ability to display different/unique "Supplemental Questions" to noncredit applicants. Benefit: Colleges control whether or not supplement questions should display in their Noncredit Application, and their Standard Application. With this new feature, colleges determine which questions appear in which application(s), as well as the timing and duration. What: Once configured and uploaded, the new "Application Type" setting - added as a line of code to the Supplemental Questions XML file, indicates to the system whether the page of questions should display in the Noncredit Application or not. Without the "Application Type" setting indicated, the page will default to only displaying in the Standard Application. Application Type setting/value:
Where is the feature configured? Authorized college users have the ability to configure pages of Supplemental Questions using XML file code and upload the file(s) in the Administrator. Unlike the Majors table, supplemental questions cannot be added or edited individually via the Administrator user interface; instead an XML template is used to define the questions and formats, as well as other database information. For more information about setting up Supplemental Questions, see the Working with Supplemental Questions User Guide. Optional Setup: Supplemental Questions are an optional feature in the Standard Application and the Noncredit Application; they are not required - even during Noncredit App implementation. Unlike the Majors requirement- which pertains to ALL colleges that choose to implement the Noncredit Application; the Supplemental Questions enhancement is OPTIONAL and only pertains to colleges that plan to implement the Noncredit Application AND display supplemental questions. For setup instructions, see the Noncredit Application Implementation Checklist and the Working with Supplemental Questions User Guide. |
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