Questioner

What does illustration mean?
Illustration is a visual representation of an object, a subject, theories, thoughts or even emotions.Therefore,it is applicable to many areas of social life, in terms of delivering the information to the masses.
Could and should illustrators do more to push the boundaries of the discipline?
Certainly yes! Illustration could be made in different ways and methods. Whether it is an animated illustration or a still image, it could be used not only for commercial purposes,but also for political and social comments.
How do you see your own work broadening in terms of scope(content) and media and how could this be best supported at college?
I work hard in terms of developing my artistic skills in using different media, in order to be integrated into the art industry and to be confident and experienced in using different media, including computer technology.Some improvement could be made in the system of studying the Art and Design at the college.Some facilities, such as 3D workshop and materials to work with should be more accessible for students. Also, there should be an opportunity to study  the computer programs more actively at the very beginning of the degree course.The introduction to Illustrator, After Effect or Cinema 4D should be made in parallel to the plan of developing basic skills in making everything by hand using different techniques.Simply,because all the students already were through the Foundation Course in Art and Design, which includes developing basic skills.The degree course should add some flavour to those skills, which already were developed previously.Therefore,would be appropriate to use a professional computer programs for illustration at early stage of developing a professional artistic skills,as it takes more time to understand, get used to it and develop good skills.It will give better opportunity to be integrated in the Art Industry nowadays.
Is suggestion of a name change for Illustration necessary or mere semantics?
I cannot see the reason why the name for illustration should be changed! What should be changed, is that an attitude to illustration and to illustrators! Those who had a degree in Illustration should be proud of it,as it is broaden and the range of skills we developed could be and should be  widely used within the Art Industry.