Development of Web-Based Academic Information System Using Django and R&D for Student Achievement Records with Integrated Supervision Module

Abstract

Student achievement data collection is a crucial component of academic management, particularly at the Study Program level. However, many institutions still rely on the manual and fragmented processes, leading to inefficiencies, data loss, and lack of structured supervision. This study aimed to develop a web-based internal information system called SIMP PILKOM (Sistem Informasi Mahasiswa berPrestasi Pendidikan Ilmu Komputer) to support the documentation of student achievements and integrated supervision activities. The system was developed using a Research and Development (R&D) approach with the ADDIE model; consisting of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation phases. The system was built with the Django framework, supported by SQLite and MySQL databases, and implemented with HTML and CSS interfaces. Key features include competition data entry by students, supervisor selection, and documentation of supervision sessions. To evaluate the system’s effectiveness, qualitative feedback was gathered through structured interviews with both students and lecturers, focusing on user satisfaction, usability, relevance to academic workflows, and potential for system adoption. The result indicated high levels of user satisfaction and confirmed that SIMP PILKOM successfully reduced administrative workload, improved tracking of supervision activities, and enhanced interaction between lecturers and students. The system lays a strong foundation for broader integration in academic information system at the institutional level.