Abstract: In the process of advancing the modernization of national governance systems and govermancecapacilies , universities have made signiicant ellorts in promoling the modernization of university govern-ance systems. The archives sector has similarly been proactive in advancing the modernization of archivesgovernance systems and govemance capacity. Taking university archives work as a starting point, this pa.per integrates the concept and thinking of archives governance into the broader framework of universitygovernance. By applying governance methods and strategies , the paper explores an operational model thatcombines the elements of archives’ subjects, objects and goals. The paper advocates for an innovative re.form of university archives , shifting from traditional archives management to a govemnance approach. Thisshift supports the enhancement of university governance capacity and promotes high-quality development,which is an inevitable requirement for university archives in the new era. Starting from the necessity of u-niversity archives govemmance, this paper analyzes the challenges and issues faced by university archivesgovemnance. lt proposes five paths for university archives governance: joint govemance, holistic govern.ance, rule-based governance, intelligent governance, and innovative goverance. The paper analyzesthese pathways in detail, aiming to unleash the potential of governance subjects, governance objects, archives information technology, archives resources, and archives culture. This approach is beneficial foradvancing the modermization of university archives govemance systems and governance capacities, as wellas promoting the overall modernization of university governance.

Key words: universities, archival governance, improve quality and empower