Open-Source Information System to Support the Management of Selection Processes

Abstract

Context and Problem: COVID-19 compelled governments to impose severe social restrictions as part of their strategy to address the crisis. As a consequence, society, organizations, and educational institutions had to adapt rapidly. In this pandemic context, carrying out the stages inherent to registration and participation in postgraduate selection processes in person became unfeasible. Methodology: In this context, this study aims to implement an open-source online Information System designed to support the aforementioned stages, while addressing the challenge of avoiding additional costs. The demand arising from the selection process for the Lato Sensu Postgraduate Program in Web Development at [omitted due to blind review] was used as a proof of concept for the development of the platform. Results: The platform provides tools for student enrollment, monitoring of the selection process, its stages and results, as well as an administrative dashboard through which professors can register and open selection processes and carry out the assessments required for their completion. Impact: Thus, it is understood that the tool may contribute to the automation and acceleration of processes for both selection organizers and participants. Furthermore, it is suitable for expanded use in other postgraduate programs.