We are excited to share DEC’s partnership with the The Carter Center’s Democracy Program to bring election observation opportunities and resources to our DEC classes.
The Carter Center’s Democracy Program works to strengthen democracy through nonpartisan election observation, civic engagement, and public trust in electoral processes. They recently launched a free Democracy, Elections, and Election Monitoring course syllabus, developed by Katarina Moyon.
Some of our DEC faculty have implemented election monitoring components directly into their courses. For example, Dr. Albana Dwonch’s students at Gonzaga University got hands-on experience in their local communities by speaking with an election auditor, observing accuracy testing of ballot equipment, and monitoring polling locations on Election Day in Spokane County. Students gained valuable access to learning resources and observer opportunities that show how elections work in practice.
Interested in becoming a DEC faculty affiliate: https://democratic-erosion.org/teaching/course-interest-form/
To learn more about the DEC university course: https://democratic-erosion.org/teaching/syllabus-and-course-materials/
To access the Carter Center’s Election Observation syllabus and resources: https://www.cartercenter.org/ElectionObservationSyllabus