<![CDATA[Digital transformation in elections has expanded opportunities for implementing e-voting; however, this necessitates readiness across technological, institutional, human resource, cybersecurity, legal, and public trust dimensions. This study analyzes the institutional readiness of UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon (UINSSC) to support e-voting and formulates a strategic partnership model for the digital transformation of elections. Employing a qualitative case study approach, data were gathered through in-depth interviews with university leadership, IT managers, quality assurance officials, faculty and graduate school heads, and the Cirebon City General Election Commission (KPU), complemented by document analysis. Data analysis involved thematic reduction, categorization, systematic presentation, and conclusion verification. The findings indicate that UINSSC possesses the digital, institutional, academic, and human resource capacity to serve as an academic-technological partner through research, capacity building, digital literacy initiatives, and system testing and evaluation. Nevertheless, further strengthening is required in areas such as system integration, cybersecurity, human resource capacity, auditing capabilities, legal certainty, equitable access, and public trust. The study proposes a phased strategic partnership model that positions UINSSC as a partner rather than an election organizer]]>
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