Wednesday, March 28, 2018 | Orange Coast College
CCCApply - Success Through Guided Pathways
Featuring a range of topics and speakers covering the year in review and the roadmap ahead. Break-out sessions are offered in three tracks including topics for new and experienced Admissions & Records staff; IT Best Practices & Report Center Training; and a track dedicated to looking at the roadmap for 2017-2019 (and beyond, in some sessions) where we can explore new projects and statewide initiatives, including MyPath, the Student Services Portal, and Project Glue. Geared towards California Community Colleges.
Time & Location | General Sessions | ||
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Free continental breakfast will be served between 8:00 am - 9:00 am in the Horticulture Gardens. Coffee, tea, and water will be available throughout the day. | ||
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Escort Station | Registration: Upon arrival, check-in at the Registration station - in front of the Escort Station - to pick up your name badge, and workshop brochure, and raffle ticket. | ||
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Introductions: Stephanie Murguia, CCCApply Steering Committee Chair; Michelle Pena, CCCApply Steering Vice Chair Welcome to Orange Coast College: Dr. Madjid Niroumand, Vice President, Student Services, Orange Coast College | ||
9:15 AM - 9:35 AM Science Hall | CCC Technology Center Update: CCCApply, eTranscripts and Other Statewide Technology Initiatives | ||
9:35 AM - 9:55 AM Science Hall | Keynote Address: Guided Pathways Initiative Omid Pourzanjani, Vice Chancellor, California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office | ||
9:55 AM - 10:00 AM | Housekeeping & Reminders: Michelle Pena, CCCApply Steering Vice Chair | ||
Morning Sessions | CCCApply: New & Advanced Users | Research & IT | California Electronic Transcripts |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Science & Math 1 | Meta Majors, Guided Pathways and the New CCCApply AdministratorJoin members of the CCCApply Steering Committee for an exploration of the new CCCApply Administrator tool with an emphasis on the new feature enhancements built into the Majors module for the Standard and International applications. Beginning with a presentation on Meta Majors, Guided Pathways, and CCCApply, by Craig Hayward and Michelle Pena of Bakersfield College, see how the new majors category filter and the education goal alignment feature will be used to customize the display of your college Majors in the CCCApply and International applications. We'll also explore the new user-interface, system administration, and new architectural framework that will allow multiple applications to launch from a central landing/launch page; in in which of the overarching new CCC Administrator system: a centralized, admin configuration system leveraging single sign-on authentication from a single point-of-entry (one URL address) for all systemwide Admin tools and vendor applications. Other highlights:
Audience: Geared towards users of the CCCApply Administrator, but appropriate for all audiences. Presenters: Craig Hayward, Bakersfield College | CCC Report Center: Creating & Modifying Public Views & ReportsBack by popular demand, this year's CCC Report Center training will focus creating custom reports, and modifying the template Views and Reports in the Public folder. Geared towards new and experienced users, you'll learn tips and best practices for analyzing submitted application data quickly in a user-friendly, web-based environment. After a brief overview of the Home page, Library and main navigational menus, we'll explore Public folders in the Repository where users can run a report as-is or copy the report's View into your private college folder and modify to suit your needs. At the end of the session you'll walk away knowing how to:
After the session, the computer lab will be open for attendees that want to explore some of the tips and tricks learned in the session. Audience: This session is geared towards experienced users of the CCC Report Center - but all levels of users are welcome! Presenters: Merrie Wales, CCCTC Support Engineer, | Electronic Transcripts: Getting Started through Full AdoptionThis session provides an overview of eTranscript California, from getting started through the benefits of fully adopting the exchange of electronic transcripts. We will discuss how you can participate in the sending, requesting, and receiving of transcripts and how colleges overcame challenges they faced when getting started. This session will include QA to address your questions about the initiative Audience: College implementation team members charged with exploring the “how-to” aspects of managing electronic transcript exchange. Presenters: Mark Cohen, CCCTC Product Manager, eTranscript California |
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM | The California College Promise Grant Online ApplicationExplore the CC Promise Grant Application (formerly known as the BOG Fee Waiver Application) and participate in a Q&A session with experts from the CCC Chancellor's Office. We'll demo the application for new users, review the changes implemented in the 2018-2019 application, and provide a high-level overview of the implementation project.
Audience: This session is geared towards Financial Aid and IT staff, but is appropriate for anyone interested in the online CC Promise Grant application. Presenters: Bryan Dickason, Financial Aid Specialist, CCC Chancellor's Office; | OpenCCCApply Data Security: How CCCApply Is Addressing SpamJoin Executive Director Tim Calhoon for a discussion about how the CCC Technology Center is addressing data security across all systemwide student applications and projects and what we've learned over the past year. Topics discussed include:
Audience: This session is geared towards all college staff who handle student data. Presenters: Tim Calhoon, Exec. Director, CCCTC | What’s New for eTranscript CaliforniaThis session provides an update on eTranscript CA and how the statewide initiative is leveraging EdExchange and the Project Glue technology integration framework to enable real-time data sharing for student success and support of guided pathways. Building on the platform's current capabilities, the California Community Colleges Technology Center is enabling new integration methods with colleges and their transcript service providers that will better support students, as well as grow adoption of the exchange of standard-based transcript data among colleges Audience: Colleges currently participating, or interested in learning about eTranscript CA and evolution planned for the initiative. Presenter: Mark Cohen, CCCTC Product Manager, eTranscript CA |
LUNCH BREAK: 12:15 PM - 12:55 PM - Horticulture Gardens | |||
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | Meet Our Sponsors! Stop by for a "meet and greet" throughout lunch | ||
Afternoon Sessions | CCCApply: New & Advanced Users | Research & IT | California Electronic Transcripts |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | CCCApply Residency Algorithm 101: | The Expanded Path of CCC MyPath in Learner OnboardingLearn how CCC MyPath is helping colleges implement Guided Pathways for their incoming students, and how it can do the same for existing students at the same time. By taking advantage of services and technologies incorporated into MyPath, colleges have the opportunity to totally transform the onboarding experience with a workflow that is automatically customized for each individual student. Similarly, colleges can utilize the toolset for existing, post-application students to ensure that their entire student population has the greatest chance for success, whatever their stated goals. Last, the presentation will explore the way that MyPath is interconnected with other software products provided by the California Community Colleges Technology Center, and a look at some of exciting functionality that is still planned for delivery. Audience: Geared towards all audiences. Presenters: Mike Caruso, CCC Technology Center; | Starfish by Hobsons and CCC User Community UpdateMarch 2018 marks year three of Starfish's partnership as the chosen platform for California's Education Planning Initiative on a degree plan/audit system. Join Hobsons and Fresno City College/SCCCD (one of the pilot district’s), for an update on the project. The session will share outcomes and best practices from this user community of 34 CCCs. Fresno City College will demonstrate Starfish Degree Planner from their 3-college district tenant, detail expansion plans and answer implementation questions. We will also take a tour of Starfish Early Alert and Case Management/Calendaring Scheduling features with an eye toward a guided pathways framework and holistic approach for student success. Audience: Geared towards all audiences. Presenters: Kelly C. Kilby, Starfish Strategic Account Executive; |
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | CCCApply Residency Algorithm 101: | Advanced Report Center Training: | PREVIEW: MyPath Student Services Portal DemoAudience: This presentation is geared towards Admissions & Records, IT, and Student Services directors and other stakeholders interested in the progress and/or adoption of the statewide Education Planning Initiative (EPI). Presenter: Bryan Miller, Vice President, Communication & Technologies, Foundation for California Community Colleges Room: |
2:10 PM - 3:10 PM | CCCApply International ApplicationExpanding on the engaging, round-table discussion from last year's workshop, join Olivia Alvarado and Anna Salazar from Los Angeles Community College District and members of the CCCApply Steering Committee for a presentation of how the International Application is being used across the LACCD, and changes that could improve the online application workflow for international applicants. Audience: Geared towards staff and administrators who are interested in collaborating, sharing, and designing the next iteration of the CCCApply International Application. Presenters: Olivia Alvarado, IT Director, Los Angeles CCD; | CaliforniaColleges.edu and CCCApplyJoin us for a demonstration and discussion about the current integration between CaliforniaColleges.edu and CCCApply.
Audience: This session is appropriate for admissions, IT, and research staff. Presenter: Benjamin Baird, California College Guidance Initiative . | OpenCCC Federated Identity Initiative and the SSO ProxyJoin us for a presentation about Identity Management and learn how to prepare your college to participate in the OpenCCC federated identity and the SSO proxy initiative - an integral aspect of student access to web-based information technology applications. Participation in the OpenCCC federated identity is required for use of Canvas LMS, CCC Course Exchange, CCC MyPath and other student-facing technology applications, as well as the new admin configuration platform for faculty and staff, the CCC Administrator - which will eliminate the need to manage multiple staff accounts and passwords, and reduces opportunities for accounts to be compromised. Additional topics include:
Audience: Geared for IT staff interested in student identity management. Presenter: Patty Donohue, CCC Technology Center |
Hours: 11:00AM - 2:00PM MBCC | CCCApply Computer LabDrop by the "CCCApply Computer Lab" - Room PAC 102 - between 11:00AM - 2:00PM for personalized, hands-on help and individual training related to anything specific to the CCC Report Center. Support engineers can assist you with questions about looking up Applications, running reports, or creating your own custom Ad Hoc report. Why not stop by and introduce yourself? Chances are we've talked on the phone or through the support site already. Room: Math & Business Computing Center (MBCC) | ||
3:25PM - 3:45PM Horticulture Gardens | CLOSING SESSION & RAFFLE PRIZES Room: Horticulture Gardens |