A Decision Support System is Developed to Determine the Optimal Criteria for Selecting Exceptional Lecturers Based on Their Lecturer Performance Index

Abstract

Decision Support Systems (DSS) are computer systems that analyze data and convert it into actionable information for decision-making. The prior application mainly emphasized design analysis in web development, neglecting the use of decision-making knowledge as a responsibility within the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. Analyzing data to transform it into information is a complex task involving decision-making. The process of decision-making has a significant impact on the information generated for recommendation purposes. Suggestions in a decision-making process only sometimes serve as a standard for leaders to implement immediately. However, it is essential to acknowledge that multiple suggestions are required to make a final decision since they provide a basis for comparison with earlier recommendations. The Decision Support System (DSS) utilized in this research focuses on selecting the optimal criteria from several criteria. The research employed the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) technique, which consists of six stages : Criteria Alternative Determination, Pairwise Matrix Comparison, Criteria And Making Matrix, Square of Pairwise Matrix, Normalisation, and Alternative Ranking. All six steps must be sequentially executed without skipping any stage, ensuring each stage complements the others and generates accountable information. The research concludes by proposing a Decision Support System for Determining the Best Criteria for Lecturer Selection. This system utilizes the Lecturer Performance Index to provide recommendations to parties seeking information on selecting criteria for assessing lecturer performance. The system aims to enhance accountability in the performance of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education.