There are three types of Forest Service monitoring: implementation, effectiveness and validation. Implementation monitoring determines whether or not projects and activities are in compliance with project decisions, NEPA documents, and plan objectives and standards. Effectiveness monitoring, done on a sample basis and taking several years to complete, determines whether projects are accomplishing objectives. Validation monitoring assesses the ongoing validity of the forest plan in light of new information and research, changing policy, public and resource conditions.

Collection and analysis of information during implementation. May require additional research.

The routine assessment of ongoing activities and progress. Monitoring asks: "What are we doing?" Monitoring covers all aspects of program activity and ideally involves a plan for systematically collecting key program information relating to inputs, activities/processes and outputs.

The capture, analysis and reporting of actual performance compared to plan ned performance. [D01045] PMK87 Checking or measuring the performance. [D01044] NPMT The capture, analysis, and reporting of project progress, usually as compared to plan. [D01046] PMK96 The analysis and reporting of project performance as compared to the plan. [D01049] WST The capture, organization and reporting of measures of performance against standards for project scope, quality, time and cost system process in project management. [D01047] CCCP

The systematic and continuous collecting, analysis and using of information for the purpose of management and decision-making.

Monitoring involves continuous, systematic observation and checking on activities and their results. The purpose is to ensure that activities are proceeding according to plan, to provide a record of how inputs are used, and to warn of deviations from initial goals and expected outcomes. (See also ‘Evaluation'.)

The collection and analysis of relevant data for the purpose of evaluating the adequacy of project effect predictions and mitigation measures, improving project management methods, and developing capability for future environmental assessments.

This is a review of the accomplishments of a grant-funded program by the staff of the funding agency or persons under contract. The monitoring can include contract compliance, evaluation and assessment of reaching goals and objectives. In some circumstances it can include technical assistance to help the organization fulfill the contract and to become better able to sustain itself following cessation of funding. See audit (program).

The continuous process of examining the delivery of programme outputs to intended beneficiaries, which is carried out during the execution of a programme with the intention of immediately correcting any deviation from operational objectives. Evaluation, on the other hand, is carried out at a discrete point in time, and consists of an in-depth study. Monitoring often generates data which can be used in evaluations. See also evaluation.

The ongoing process of collecting and analysing information about the implementation of the activity such as newborn resuscitation.

An on-going testing program to assess potential changes in circumstances.

an ongoing process of analyzing student standards based implementation components and student work.

a type of evaluation designed to ensure that program activities are being implemented as planned (e.g., the number of participants, number of hours, type of activities, etc).

a study to assess the status of physical and biological conditions of a particular area at specified intervals (e.g., monthly, seasonally, yearly) over a given time period (usually years)

Refers to the gathering, summary, analysis and presentation of data in a productive system.

a continuing function that aims primarily to provide programme or project management and the main stakeholders of an ongoing programme or project with early indications of progress or lack thereof in the achievement of programme or project objectives.

A service provided by the CallPath Enterprise in cooperation with a telephone switch. Monitoring allows an application program to request that specified call progress or system messages be sent to the program when activity involving a specified resource occurs.

The act of reviewing work in progress to ensure that it is being accomplished as anticipated, is on track, and is being modified if needed.

Is concerned with assessing the implementation progress of a project or activity and identifying action to correct problems where they occur. It includes the processes of collecting, analysing, recording, reporting and using management information about the physical and financial progress of a project. The focus is on the activity and output levels of the Logical Framework hierarchy of objectives. Input monitoring may also be required in some circumstances. Monitoring is a core management responsibility during implementation.

Regular collection and analysis of input, output and outcome data, together with information concerning the problems being addressed.

The routine, systematic collection of information for the purpose of checking your projects progress against your project plans.

Activities undertaken by ED staff members to review and evaluate specific aspects of a grantee’s activities under a discretionary grant or cooperative agreement; they include 1) measuring a grantee’s performance, 2) assessing a grantee’s adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the award, 3) providing technical assistance to grantees, and 4) assessing whether a grantee has made substantial progress.

Measuring progress. National Administration Guidelines Statement of school operation requirements that are addressed to boards of trustees. A component of the National Education Guidelines. Amended in 1993, 1996 and again in 1999.

The regular collection and analysis of information to assist timely decision making, ensure accountability and provide the basis for evaluation and learning. It is a continuing function that uses methodical collection of data to provide management and the main stakeholders of an ongoing project or programme with early indications of progress and achievement of objectives.

The ongoing measurement and reporting of electrical performance of a fiber electronics-based in-building system to ensure that it is operating properly. If a malfunction occurs, a signal is sent to a call center where on-duty technicians can note and diagnose the problem.

Monitoring refers to a series of assessments made over time, in order to keep track of developments in students' learning.

Grid monitoring involves collecting, analyzing and displaying information from the distributed production infrastructure in order to determine server status and application progress, and to log performance data of CPUs, networks and storage devices. OSG implements MonALISA as a monitoring infrastructure, GridCat as a high level grid cataloging system, and ACDC to provide near real-time snap shots of critical computational job metrics.

A method that the NJDOE utilizes to ascertain the extent to which a grantee is complying with the provisions of the grant, and to determine the progress being made towards accomplishment of the goals, objectives, and activities in the approved grant application.

systematic recording over time.

A continuing function that aims primarily to provide managers and main stakeholders with regular feedback and early indications of progress and lack thereof in the achievement of intended results. Monitoring tracks the actual performance or situation against what was planned or expected according to pre-determined standards. Monitoring generally involves collecting and analyzing data on implementation processes, strategies and results and recommending corrective measures.

Regular collection and analysis of input, output and outcome date, along with information concerning the problems being tackled. Monitoring is a key part of "evaluation" and refers to the process by which you gather and record information about your work in order to evaluate its usefulness.

To keep track of systematically with a view to collecting information: monitor the bear population of a national park. To test or sample, especially on a regular or ongoing basis.

Systematic collection of data on a routine basis and the analysis of these data for an understanding of the changes that may occur in the sampled environment.

The ongoing assessment of work, expenditure or achievement.

monitoring is the recording, analysing, and reporting of project performance as compared to the plan.

the measurement of radiation levels, and the use of the results of these measurements to evaluate potential exposures and doses.

the No Child Left Behind Act requires that states evaluate the performance of approved providers in improving the academic proficiency of participating students.  States are required to withdraw approval from providers that fail for 2 years in a row to help raise academic achievement of students.  States can also withdraw approval from providers that fail to meet other state eligibility requirements.

"The collection and analysis of repeated observations or measurements to evaluate changes in condition and progress toward meeting a [scientific or] management objective." (Elzinga et al. 2001)

This is a particularly useful way to ensure the quality of calls handled by call center agents. Constant evaluation of how a client's account is handled greatly reduces the chance of mishandled situations. In fact, for DRTV or direct response clients, it more often results in higher conversions of information only to specific desired call types.

a continuing function that uses systematic collection of data on specified indicators to provide management and the main stakeholders of an ongoing development intervention with indications of the extent of progress and achievement of objectives and progress in the use of allocated funds (DAC).

Systematically checking. ( 1 ) Monitoring of student progress. In an effective school, student academic progress is measured frequently by using a variety of assessment procedures. Results are used to improve individual student performance and to improve the instructional program. (2) Monitoring is a required step in the school improvement process. A State Board initiated audit team will visit each school at least twice during each 4year accreditation cycle in order to validate the degree that goals/targets have been attained.

Evaluating the quality of care being provided.

A service provided by CallPath Services in cooperation with a switch. Monitoring allows a program to request that specified call-progress event messages be sent to the program when call activity involving a specified resource occurs. See also call tracking and resource tracking.

Continuous information collection to assess the functioning of the programme or activity

The systematic and routine process of gathering important clinical data and aggregating or displaying data so that problems or opportunities to improve care can be identified.

Collection of data and other relevant information to be able to assess a company's impact on the physical or social environment.

The collection and analysis of data as the project progresses to assure the appropriateness of the research, its design and subject protections.

The routine, systematic collection and recording of information about a project mainly for the purpose of checking its progress against its plans.

Ongoing review, evaluation and assessment to detect changes in condition of the natural integrity of a place, with reference to a baseline condition. Monitoring is used to allow review of decisions assisted by knowledge of the effects of conservation processes and actions. ( Natural Heritage Charter)

Assessing the degree to which a research project is following an established protocol.

An ongoing process of checking that an organisation or project is performing as it should.

The process of assessing the Local Plan against a number of factors to find out if it is performing well or whether it needs to be altered.

The systematic and continuous collecting and analysing of information about the progress of a piece of work over time.

To check periodically and systematically. It does not imply that any action will be taken

Activities undertaken by Department staff members to review aspects of a grantee's activities under a discretionary grant or cooperative agreement. They include: 1) administrative and fiscal management, 2) determining a grantee's adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the award, 3) providing technical assistance to grantees, and 4) determining whether a grantee has made substantial progress by accomplishing the goals and objectives of the project, using the grantee's evaluation plan to measure progress against predefined benchmarks and timelines.

A process whereby the programmatic and business management performance aspects of a grant are reviewed by assessing information gathered from various required reports, audits, site visits, and other sources.

encompasses supervising, observing, and testing activities and appropriately reporting to responsible individuals. Monitoring provides an ongoing verification of progress toward achievement of objectives and goals. (300.03.2b) N-O

Continuous assessment of progress, particularly through regular collection and reporting on information in relation to agreed milestones or other performance measures

One of the 5 main tasks of the Secretariats with Marketing, Assistance, Evaluation and Contract Preparation (see those key words). The task consists of ensuring the correct implementation of all projects accepted by the EC. Further more: it consist in verifying the punctuality and validity of all Inception, Interim and Final Reports to be submitted by the Applicant in the course of Project Implementations, and to report to the EC about any potential problem.

The process of collecting information to evaluate if objectives and anticipated or assumed results of a management plan are being realized or if implementation is proceeding as planned. ( FEMAT, IX-21)

In this case, the ongoing collection of information about the programme and assessment of the implications. Such information may be needed for three purposes: effective management of the programme; wider accountability for the programme; and policy development. For more detail see Sub-stage 3(e): Establish monitoring and evaluation.

The ongoing assessment of the progress of the activities funded by a donor, with the objective of determining if the terms and conditions of the grant are being met and if the goal of the grant is likely to be achieved.

An ongoing process to verify systematically that planned activities or processes take place as expected or that progress is being made in achieving planned outputs.

A process by which data is systematically and regularly collected about a program over time.

The process of comparing actual to planned progress.

The process of capturing, assessing, and reporting on project performance compared to plan, then evaluating and predicting the effect on the project of any gaps.

(1) A combination of observation and measurement for the performance of a plan, programme or measure, and its compliance with environmental policy and legislation. (2) The provision of the necessary information about progress of implementation of a project, plan, etc. in order to ensure that project management and co-operation partners are able to follow the implementation of the projects and if necessary adjust activities, inputs and budgets, in order to obtain the objectives laid down for the project.

Français : Surveillance Deutsch : Überwachung See also : Vehicle monitoring

The process of information gathering and collection through observation of a site or target organism.

Surveillance undertaken to ensure that formulated standards are being maintained. The term is also applied to compliance monitoring against accepted standards to ensure that agreed or required measures are being followed.

Means observing or taking measures at critical control point parameters at prescribed frequencies for the purpose of verification.

a planned sequence of observations or measurements to assess whether a critical control point [or other activity] is under control.

In the context of the workplace, monitoring refers to the surveillance of labour practices against a standard by a person (or persons) with a continuous or frequent presence in the workplace and unobstructed access to management and staff. Examples: A manager with a designated monitoring function, continuously or frequently in the workplace in question; an employee in that workplace with a designated monitoring function (e.g. a union delegate); a government or local authority official who is assigned to a particular workplace for monitoring purposes and is continuously or frequently present in the workplace. "Frequent", in this context, means being present in the workplace sufficiently often as to be able to detect variations from normal behaviour. [ section 2] [ section 3] [ section 4] [ section 5

Two distinct types of supervisor monitoring are available: assistance monitoring, which is "barge-in/-out"" and observation monitoring.

Periodic or continuous surveillance or testing to collect specific types of data. Air is monitored to measure air pollution. See Air Quality Monitoring.

Team leaders have software that uses the data of the ACD-system and enables them at any time to see who is ready or not-ready, the performance of a worker yesterday or last week... That's called monitoring and is some kind of surveillance.

Periodic or continuous surveillance or testing. Monitoring on wildland fires can be to obtain observation of fire effects (e.g., Fire Effects Monitor - FEMO), fire behavior (e.g., Field Observer - FOBS), or both.

the act of observing something (and sometimes keeping a record of it); "the monitoring of enemy communications plays an important role in war times"

The practice of listening to agents' telephone calls to assess the quality with which the call is handled. Also called service observation. May be silent, announced, side-by-side, or recorded for later review. .

Continual surveillance of a sequence of events.

repeated measurement carried out in a consistent manner so that observations are comparable over time.

Observing activity in relation to defined specifications, standards or targets, directly or through reports or indicators - did what was intended happen? For example, monitoring the effects of antidepressants to treat depression.

Periodic or continuous surveillance or testing to determine the level of compliance with statutory requirements, or to gather data on the performance or impacts of a waste management system or facility..

monitoring includes periodic health surveillance of the population or individual animal examination.

means the act of observing and making measurements to help determine if critical limits are being met and maintained.

The intermittent (regular or irregular) surveillance to ascertain the extent of compliance with a predetermined standard or degree of deviation from an expected norm (Hellawell, 1991).

The repeated observation of condition, especially to detect and give warning of change

Consists of standardised measurements or observations of key parameters (outputs and environmental variables) over time, their statistical evaluation and reporting on the state of the environment in order to define quality and trends.

"Continuous or frequent standardized measurement and observation of the environment (air, water, land/soil, biota), often used for warning and control." (source: United Nations, Glossary of Environment Statistics).

Surveillance to make sure lead-based paint and lead dust are kept under control and that activities performed to control lead hazards continue to be successful.

Continual or long-term observation of a particular system. In general, monitoring means “supervision” in the broadest sense, of a procedure or process by means of a technical aid.

Continuous or repeated observation, measurement, and evaluation of health and/or environmental or technical data for defined purposes, according to prearranged schedules in space and time, using comparable methods for sensing and data collection. Evaluation requires comparison with appropriate reference values based on knowledge of the probable relationship between ambient exposure and adverse effects NT ambient monitoring, biological effect monitoring, biological monitoring, environmental monitoring, health surveillance, personal monitoring. After Berlin, Yodaiken, and Henman,1984; WHO, 1980; Zielhuis and Henderson, 1986

collection and analysis of repeated observations or measurements to evaluate changes in condition and progress toward meeting a management objective (Elzinga et al. 1998). Detection of a change or trend may trigger a management action, or it may generate a new line of inquiry. Monitoring is often done by sampling the same sites over time, and these sites may be a subset of the sites sampled for the initial inventory.

Also called tracking, monitoring involves observing a competitor, industry, market, or situation for news, activities, or other developments. Monitoring may involve published sources or human sources.

observing and recording the operation of a system

periodic checking of a septic system and is performed by observations and measurements to determine if the system is functioning or needs maintenance; monitoring also includes accurate records that document monitoring activities.

Listening in on telephone conversations from extensions, usually for training of telephone sales representatives; also known as a service observing.

Observing a defined activity

This is also known as Agent Monitoring, Position Monitoring or Service Observing. The process of listening to agents' telephone calls for the purpose of maintaining quality. Monitoring can be silent, where agents don't know when they are being monitored, or side by side, where the person monitoring sits next to the agent and observes calls. Sometimes for training or coaching purposes record and review is used, where calls are recorded and then later played back and assessed with or without the agent present.

Periodic or continuous surveillance or testing to determine the level of compliance with statutory requirements and/or pollutant levels in various media or in humans, plants, and animals.

Periodic measurement of greenhouse gas emissions/removals.

Periodic inspection of system for performance.

Testing that water systems must perform to detect and measure contaminants. A water system that does not follow EPA's monitoring methodology or schedule is in violation, and may be subject to legal action.

Process intended to assess or to determine the actual value and the variations of an emission, based on procedures of systematic, periodic or spot surveillance, inspection, sampling and measurement or other assessment methods intended to provide information about emitted quantities and/or trends for emitted pollutants

The sampling or measurement of a contaminant by analytical means.

Routine counting, testing or measuring of environmental factors or organisms to determine their status or condition.

Measurement of the types and amounts of air pollution. The 1990 Clean Air Act requires states to monitor community air in polluted areas to check on whether the areas are being cleaned up according to schedules set out in the law. Also, the 1990 Clean Air Act requires certain large polluters to perform enhanced monitoring to provide an accurate picture of their pollutant releases such as keeping detailed records, participating in periodic inspections, and installing Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS).

This may be measurement of direct emissions into or abstractions from the environment, as well as the impacts of those emissions and abstractions.

scientific equipment is used to measure a particular air pollutant.

routine counting, testing and measuring of environmental factors or biota to determine their status or condition

Activities conducted to measure levels, concentrations or quantities of material and the use of these measurement results to evaluate potential exposures and doses, and to determine existing environmental conditions, pollutant levels (rates) and effects on species in the environment.

Periodic or continuous determination of exposure rate or dose rate in an area (area monitoring), or of the exposure received by a person (personnel monitoring), or the measurement of contamination levels.

Measurements or periodic inspections made at selected locations along the pipeline.

The performance and analysis of routine measurements, aimed at detecting changes.

is the routine collection and recording of information, sometimes against statutory performance indicators, on the activities of an organisation. It provides information on what an organisation is doing, but makes no judgement about the value of the outcome or results of those activities.

Periodic or continuous determinations of the amount of ionizing radiation or radioactive contamination present in an occupied region, as a safety measure, for purposes of health protection.

(1) Routine observation, sampling and testing of designated locations or parameters to determine efficiency of treatment or compliance with standards or requirements. (2) The procedure or operation of locating and measuring radioactive contamination by means of survey instruments that can detect and measure, as dose rate, ionizing radiations.

Determining the amount of ionizing radiation or radioactive contamination present. Also referred to as surveying.

Measurement of air pollution is referred to as monitoring. EPA, state and local agencies measure the types and amounts of pollutants in community air. The 1990 Clean Air Act requires certain large polluters to perform enhanced monitoring to provide an accurate picture of their pollutant releases. Enhanced monitoring programs may include keeping records on materials used by the source, periodic inspections, and installation of continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS). Continuous emission monitoring systems will measure, on a continuous basis, how much pollution is being released into the air. The 1990 Clean Air Act requires states to monitor community air in polluted areas to check on whether the areas are being cleaned up according to schedules set out in the law.

Measuring concentrations of substances in environmental media or in human or other biological tissues.

a critically valuable tool to ensure you are getting value for money out of your outsourced application component contracts

Reviewing a clinical study, ensuring that conduct, proper records, and reports are in accordance with the protocol, standard operating procedures, GCPs, and regulatory requirements

Reviewing a clinical study, ensuring conduct, proper records and reports are performed as stated in the clinical protocol, standard operating procedures, GCP and by regulatory requirements.

The act of overseeing the progress of a clinical trial, and of ensuring that it is conducted, recorded, and reported in accordance with the protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and the applicable regulatory requirement(s).

A HACCP based approach to food safety requires that all Control Measures at Critical Control Points (CCPs) must be monitored.

A formal process whereby information is acquired and recorded from surveys, checks or other procedures related to the presence or absence of a pest, weed or disease.

Repetitive checking of a patient's medical, neurological, and functional status.

The university reserves the right to check computer files, but monitoring is divided into two types: (a) content and (b) technical. The latter is explained under "maintenance." Content may be examined only because of a compelling university interest and only by authorized personnel approved by the appropriate vice president.

in international law this involves checking to see if a States Party is taking whatever actions it needs to in order to comply with its legal obligations under a convention. Previous Page

mohn-it-Torr-ing) Using traps, micro- and macroscopic devices to keep an eye on pest levels and fluctuations.

When operators constantly check a conference for sound quality, and make adjustments when necessary.

To check and keep track of all aspects of a pesticide application, including mixing chemicals, spray pressure, wind speed, pest reduction records, etc.

The process of regularly checking the status of the program, by observing whether planned activities have been conducted and completed and whether they are generating the desired change.

regularly checking (other than by biological monitoring) the person’s risk from or level of exposure to a hazardous substance; and the effectiveness of hazardous substance control measures at the workplace.

Distinguished from review, a process whereby the quality of provision is monitored, normally at the level of the course and/or programme, normally by the provider i.e. teacher or teaching team and possibly by a departmental body, normally regularly (e.g. annually). See also annual course monitoring.

Continuous research which regularly monitors the change in some measure. Much the same as tracking. See also audience response.

is concerned with checking how the organisation is tracking against its plan.

Tracking water efficiency programs: By developing comprehensive monitoring systems, many potential supply-side and demand-side savings opportunities can be identified, implemented, and verified.

the process of tracking the implementation of land use plan decisions.

keeping track of.

Steps or processes for continual tracking of current performance in relation to a plan--e.g., schedules and budgets, number of services provided, number of participating institutions or people--and for identification of any corrective steps necessary to improve performance

The measurement, by the use of instruments in the field, of radiofrequency exposure from telecommunications facilities, towers, antennas or repeaters.

Continuous assessment of the environment to determine seasonal and annual variability and trends.

Continuing control and accountability, particularly of special nuclear materials such as plutonium-239 and highly enriched uranium, but also including oversight of hazardous or reactive compounds before they are disposed of or converted to a stable long-term storage form.

Periodic or continuous determination of the does rate in an occupied area (area monitoring) or the does received by a person. See Monitoring, Personnel.

Active monitoring is not just about receiving information; it also involves tackling the issues it raises, as well as making decisions or re-organising resources or action plans.

A standard practice by information technology resource administrators of reviewing transaction activity and other similar logs generated by the system/network, analyzing performance anomalies and traffic patterns, and/or running programs designed to identify the source of a specific problem, alarm or pattern potentially indicative of illegal or inappropriate use

The daily activity of examining the beach for stranded animals, new nests, and each nest for significant changes such as predatory activity, erosion, or deposition.