[low_key]

As an outsider, the thing I've noticed is that it appears the only way to nearly guarantee tenure is to bring in money. The author mentions applying for grants, but does not mention getting any.

Not to say it's fair or anything, but it seems like this is the way it is at least at some institutions.

[neilv]

Bonus: If news reports are to be believed, bringing in money makes some university officials look the other way on a lot of misconduct.