A framework is described for preparing process profiles of two different surveys conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): the Recent College Graduates Survey and the Higher Education General Information Survey (HEGIS) Fall Enrollment Survey. The process profile examines the adequacy of the entire survey process, using generally available data. For each component of the survey--sample design, instrumentation, data collection, data processing, estimation procedure, and analysis--the process is described. Then, the potential sources of errors and their extent are examined. The following list includes processes which may be examined: development of the frame; sample design; substitution design and procedures; handling of nonresponse; survey format and construction; data collection; validation or evaluation design; determination of response error, error correlation, and bias; editing and processing errors; and data interpretation. Specific plans for applying the process profile to these two surveys are outlined, and the questionnaires are appended. (GDC)